I liked how you're doing literally what the full-time people are doing
What I wish was different
I wish the culture wasn't so salesy
Advice
Don't take this offer unless you are absolutely sure you wan to do financial advising and insurance
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College Financial Representative
June - August 2019 • Las Vegas, NV
What I liked
Learned a lot about an important industry in finance. Worked with advisors and interns from different Universities.
What I wish was different
The pay was worse than I thought it would be. They did not give us enough training.
Advice
Get ready to be a financial advisor.
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College Financial Representative
January - September 2019 • Grand Forks, ND
What I liked
Working at Northwestern Mutual was a great opportunity to meet other professionals and to learn about myself in a new way. I think it is equally important to learn about what you do not like as to learn about what you enjoy, and Northwestern Mutual taught me that I do not like making commission or having to cold call people.
What I wish was different
I wish that, going into the internship, I would've been more aware of the time commitments and how difficult the work would be. Being more educated about it may have prepared me more for the commitment.
Advice
I would definitely advise people to take their time before committing to this, because it is a lot of hard work and dedication but there is a large reward.
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College Financial Representative
May 2019 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Northwestern Mutual is a great company with a fantastic culture. Not only did I love going to work everyday, but enjoyed the people I worked with and the opportunities they gave me.
What I wish was different
I lived in Pella this summer, which was about an hour commute to Des Moines to our office. I would have rather lived in Des Moines for convenience sake!
Advice
In this internship, you reap what you sow. This internship can be fantastic and it is all based on the amount of work you put into it. Before starting, hone in on your communication skills.
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College Financial Representative
May - September 2019 • Westborough, MA
What I liked
There was a lot of independence. I got to work almost completely on my own and get a true, hands on experience.
What I wish was different
More assistance. My office was very quiet and filled with older reps so they were not around much.
Advice
Go all in on it. If you get the opportunity it is definitely worth it if you work hard. It is frustrating at times, but stick with it.
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College Financial Representative
June 2019 • Stevens Point, WI
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Start sooner rather than later. The younger you are, the more time you have to build your practice and knowledge before you graduate.
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Financial representative intern
January - September 2019 • Farmingdale, NY
What I liked
I liked the freedom we were given in scheduling our own meetings and I enjoyed making sales.
What I wish was different
It was difficult finding prospective clients.
Advice
Work your hardest, stay organized, and focus on networking.
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College Financial Representative
May - October 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I loved the flexibility of the job, the work environment, and the people
What I wish was different
A more clear explanation about the internship
Advice
What you put into the internship is what you will get out of it
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Data Analyst Intern
May - August 2019 • Franklin, WI
What I liked
Excellent experience in both building technical data analytics skills and interacting with business partners and team members through meetings.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a more concrete plan or project for the intern to work on throughout the summer.
Advice
Take advantage of networking opportunities and company culture events!
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Financial Representative
January 2019 • Latham, NY
What I liked
The Latham office of the Tronco network offers an amazing leadership team which provides unconditional support. The freedom of scheduling and self-determined work ethic made this experience the more enjoyable than any of my previous positions.
What I wish was different
If there were a base pay structure it would be more comfortable knowing how much money I would obtain.
Advice
Working hard is the best way to be rewarded. You get out of an experience a value equivalent to that which you put into it.
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Sales intern
May - August 2019 • Boston, MA
What I liked
Great community! Real job experience. Great connections.
What I wish was different
The internship is definitely difficult. Cold calling can be difficult.
Advice
Know how much work you are going to have to put in. Also not too many people are looking to buy insurance.
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Financial Representative
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the job and the amount of interaction I was able to have with people. It was not a boring desk job and I had the opportunity to make many new connections in my network.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had less obstacles in earning my certifications. Since I was from out of state, there were more hoops for me to jump to get licensed in NY.
Advice
I would suggest participating in this internship if you are money-driven because there are large opportunities to make money if you put in the work.
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Financial Rep Intern
May 2019 • Mendota Heights, MN
What I liked
Culture
What I wish was different
I would put more effort in
Advice
Make yourself uncomfortable
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College Financial Representative
May 2018 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
Great experience, own your own business, incredible support, opportunities to join leadership as an intern.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go all in right away.
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Financial Representative
June - September 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I liked the hands-on opportunity to explore a career in financial services.
What I wish was different
I wish the mentoring had been different, as you could really skirt through without doing much.
Advice
I would take advantage of every opportunity you have in front of you- ask questions, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
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Marketing Intern
February - April 2019 • La Jolla, CA
What I liked
Everyone in the office was welcoming and I was learning an industry that I had never been involved in before.
What I wish was different
Nothing! Garrett (my boss) was so great.
Advice
Internships are worth it!! It’s the best experience you can put on your resume before you enter the professional world.
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College Financial Representative
January - September 2019 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
I liked working with clients to meet their financial goals. I also liked working with my mentors and everyone else at Northwestern Mutual. It was an amazing experience.
What I wish was different
I don’t wish anything was different. It was a great experience.
Advice
I failed a ton while in this role and it is ok. Learn to fail and fail fast. You learn so much more when you push yourself and fail.
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College Financial Representative
April - August 2019 • Leawood, KS
What I liked
Flexibility on time and creativity of the job
What I wish was different
More guidance and mentorship
Advice
Try it it is a great opportunity
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College Financial Representative
May - August 2019 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
Help and support was given and mentors frequently provided assistance
What I wish was different
If the internship had been more honest and marketed to show exactly what you were doing.
Advice
The internship is marketed as a finance internship however very little finance was involved. The majority of the job included calling people trying to sell insurance. Keep this in mind when applying.
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Actuarial Intern
June - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
This internship experience at Northwestern Mutual was the best experience I could have asked for. Everyone in the Actuarial Department was warm and welcoming, and the work I did is still being used in the company! I felt that my work was meaningful and greatly contributed to the company. Both the corporate internship program and the actuarial internship program helped me grow my network, get amazing experience, and made my summer one to remember! Thank you Northwestern Mutual for an amazing opportunity!
What I wish was different
Nothing - the entire experience was absolutely incredible, everything was well-coordinated, and the people were the kindest on Earth!
Advice
Make the most of every opportunity that you have - network with the CEO, other Executive Officers and everyone in your department, meet the other interns, and be proud of all the work you do!
