Tips for Success When Considering This Career

Interviewing at Northwestern Mutual is a unique opportunity for us to get to know you and for you to get to know us. If you’re interested in exploring the opportunities we have available, read this article to help you prepare and put your best foot forward.

What to Expect

  • Expect to have several conversations throughout the interview process as you get to know our team and we get to know you

  • Know that each interview will look a bit different as you speak with different individuals from our office to explore the opportunity

  • Every conversation is designed to give you a glimpse into the career opportunity and help you understand if it’s the right fit for you

Tips for Success

  • Remember to be your authentic self and be curious—as much as we’re getting to know you, this process is about you getting to know us as well

  • Practice answering a few interview questions before your first conversation to help you feel more relaxed and better prepared

    • Describe an obstacle in your previous employment that was discouraging or disappointing. How did you deal with it?

    • Tell me about a time when you struggled with a project and asked for help.

    • How do you hold yourself accountable?

    • How do you feel about being your own boss and becoming an entrepreneur? What skills do you believe are necessary to be successful?

    • What has inspired you to look into this career?

    • Tell me about a current goal that you are striving toward today and what you're doing to reach it.

  • Learn more about our organization and the career opportunity and determine what questions you have so we can provide you with added perspective

  • Think about what you enjoyed about previous jobs or career opportunities and what you did not—this can help guide the conversation in determining if this opportunity is right for you

  • Consider what it is you want in a career and come ready to share—our team is dedicated to helping individuals become the best version of themselves

Discuss the opportunity with close family and friends—having added support can help give you clarity and perspective as you explore this career

Take a look around to learn more about our financial advisor and internship opportunities and why individuals don’t just choose Northwestern Mutual but stay with Northwestern Mutual.

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