I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Raleigh, NC) in Dec 2010
Interview
The first interview was just personality type questions. Very comfortable and easy. They reel you in with the term "unlimited earning potential". The second interview you meet with an actual sales representative who takes you through a day to day life of a financial rep. For the third interview you are required to get 25 leads for them, which they keep regardless of whether or not they hire you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about your life. (What you do in school, what types of things you do with your time, hobbies, interests)
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?
