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!
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Financial Representative
May 2019 • Mankato, MN
What I liked
This internship grew me into a person that is more reliable, harder working, and able to deal with adversity that many other students would not experience in any other internship.
What I wish was different
I feel like this is a great internship, I just wish there was more guaranteed money.
Advice
This internship is not for the faint at heart. You have to be tenacious, self driven, and able to put yourself out there. I have a whole new outlook on life and I was blessed with the opportunity this summer and fall to work with some great people!
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Insurance
May - August 2018 • Tulsa, OK
What I liked
Freedom
What I wish was different
Was not really in my realm
Advice
Be sure to know everything about the experience and make sure it’s a good fit
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Recruiting Intern
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked having the opportunity to work in a professional setting and be surrounded by high achieving people. Northwestern Mutual was a great company to work for and I feel like I learned a lot over the summer.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Financial Representative
May 2019 • Asheville, NC
What I liked
I enjoyed the learning experiences and tools gained from this internship.
What I wish was different
Nothing, I highly enjoy this internship.
Advice
You have to be self motivated
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Recruiting Intern
May - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I liked how friendly and fun the office culture was - and I liked that the financial advisors were helping a lot of people.
What I wish was different
I wish the program would've been more structured.
Advice
I would advise people to try as many internships as possible because that is how you'll learn what you do and don't like!
