I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Atlanta, GA) in Dec 2010
Interview
Had various interviews. It first started with a phone interview with the recruiter then a face to face with the recruiter. 3 Interview with the managing director and 1 interview with a managing partner. The culture is very positive. They trainee you to succeed in the business but its hard and not many people stay for more than 3 years but the ones that do have it ok.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was the most difficult thing that you have ever done?
There were four or five interviews, if you count the meeting with my future mentor. There were also a few personality assessments. Lots of paperwork. The finance industry is tightly regulated.
The first interview was easygoing and went fairly well. We talked a little on myself and what northwestern was all about. Because they wanted to see how I could fit in to their team and what I would bring.
I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Greenville, SC)
Interview
The process was smooth and straight forward. A lot of behavioral based questions, but relaxed and low stress. First phase is a phone screening followed by a teams or in person meeting.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about the most influential person in your life?