I liked the flexibility Northwestern Mutual allowed their interns to have and enjoyed the real world experience I was able to get.
What I wish was different
Advice
To go In with an open mind and fully commit to the resources/knowledge they provide.
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Financial Advisor Intern
June - August 2019 • Fargo, ND
What I liked
I liked the real world experience.
What I wish was different
I wish that the training course would have been longer than a week, and that we would have had a little more help while working.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would give is that to figure out what you want to do quick because it flies by.
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College Financial Representative
May - August 2017 • Sarasota, FL
What I liked
Good exposure to an office setting.
What I wish was different
Cold calling because at my age I didnt have a client base.
Advice
Confidence is key.
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Financial Advisor Intern
August 2019 • Johnson City, TN
What I liked
Schedule flexibility, ability to control how much money you make, running your own business.
What I wish was different
No guaranteed salary can be tough. It takes a while to get business going.
Advice
Come in ready to work and be patient through the beginning of the process.
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College Financial Representative
May 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
I had real-world experience. Northwestern Mutual didn't just treat me like an intern who's job is to get coffee, but I was an asset to the team.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be open to new experiences. I was never interested in finance until I decided to be open and apply to Northwestern Mutual's internship. Take every opportunity to expand your network!
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College Financial Representative
January 2019 • Latham, NY
What I liked
The people, the culture, the overall experience
What I wish was different
More fixed income
Advice
This experience is unbeatable for anyone who enjoys interaction with other people and the opportunity to build your own business.
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College Financial Representative
May - July 2018 • New Haven, CT
What I liked
I liked the freedom in your schedule and independence we were given Also the sales training was great
What I wish was different
The pay was based on commission I would have rather had an hourly wage
Advice
It is a job that really sets you up for a career with the company but it is not for everyone you have to get comfortable talking to new people and learn to deal with rejection
