Working in finance. I enjoyed being able to obtain an insurance license and be able to use it.
What I wish was different
Very hard to get clients, pay is subpar compared to other internships.
Advice
Get ready to call friends and family to get leads on selling insurance.
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Communications Intern
June 2020 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
I liked how hands off the management style
What I wish was different
I wish I had more tasks to work on during the day
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for help
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Financial Representative Intern
February 2020 • Oswego, NY
What I liked
Work schedule is flexible and you get to determine your own success; you get out of this what you put in. The company culture of Northwestern Mutual is unmatched, and the work that you do for your clients is truly meaningful and impactful. This is also a great opportunity to earn licenses that the company will pay for and to learn as much as possible about the importance of insurance and the industry overall.
What I wish was different
A variable salary is something that is very tough to get used to, and there's no roadmap to success in this field.
Advice
Stay motivated through the highs and lows and take the time to interact with different people in this company because there is a lot to be learned.
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College Financial Representative
May - August 2020 • Boca Raton, FL
What I liked
What I liked most about the internship was the learning experience. They teach you how to sell their financial services.
What I wish was different
I wish the company could provide good leads.
Advice
You have to be persistent and persuasive.
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Financial Representative
May - August 2018 • Charleston, WV
What I liked
Getting to build a business on my own.
What I wish was different
More help from the veteran representitives
Advice
If you truly have no interest in selling insurance do not get lured into this position.
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Financial Advisor Intern
January - August 2020 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
I learned a lot of great information when it comes to making relationships with people and communicating there financial plans.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had the opportunity to go into office more in the beginning of my internship but due to COVID-19 it made the internship much more difficult.
Advice
You must enjoy calling a lot of people and be okay with getting turned down as well.
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financial representative intern
June - September 2020 • Paramus, NJ
What I liked
Great work environment, very professional
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Do the work, have a big network
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Intern
June - September 2019 • Princeton, NJ
What I liked
Shadowing/learning from mentors
What I wish was different
Wish it wasn’t only commission based
Advice
Give it your all, it can be something you succeed at
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College Financial Representative
May - September 2020 • Kansas City, MO
What I liked
The work environment and people were awesome to work with.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more critical thinking involved in the day to day.
Advice
The biggest part of this job was staying disciplined and showing up ready to work every day.
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Financial Representative
May - August 2020 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
Learning new concepts and life skills
What I wish was different
More mentorship across the board and interaction
Advice
It is challenging but can be rewarding
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Actuaria Intern
May - August 2020 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
All the full time staff members put in a lot of effort to make it a positive and valuable experience for the interns.
What I wish was different
I wish it could have been in person.
Advice
Don't feel intimidated by the learning curve - it gets easier.
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Financial Representative
April - August 2020 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
I enjoyed the hands on experience of prospecting, obtaining, and maintaining clients of our own. The ability to handle many young adult and professionals personal financials was very interesting. While this was a challenge, ultimately it pushed us as interns out of our comfort zone and be an advisor to peoples personal financials including but not limited to (Insurance, investments, annuities, IRA's, and debt instruments).
What I wish was different
Advice
I would definitely advise people not to be afraid to ask for help. While this can be very challenging to gain the trust of different clients, always know that more seniored advisors can join you in meetings and aid you in the proper solutions to their financial issues.
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Financial Advisor Intern
May 2020 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Best experience and top 10 internship
What I wish was different
Pay is commission and $100 a week so it’s not the most lucrative when starting out.
Advice
Even if you don’t see doing it long term, developing sales skills and financial skills with people is mama singly essential.
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College Financial Representative
June 2020 • Appleton, WI
What I liked
Knowledge on finances.
What I wish was different
Thorough training of the whole sales cycle.
Advice
It's worth the experience if you plan to own a business.
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Financial Representative
October 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Great atmosphere and the people around the office are always down to help you on anything you need
What I wish was different
Advice
To keep on trying even when it seems tough or fearful
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College Financial Representative
May 2020 • Coralville, IA
What I liked
Professional development, opportunity to build my own personal financial planning practice, great culture, supportive team.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have spent more time reading and researching the resources available.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable. Making calls can be scary, but the conversations are all worth it.
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College Financial Representative
June - August 2020 • Colorado Springs, CO
What I liked
I liked the people in the company. They all really wanted to help us excel.
What I wish was different
I do not like that this position felt a bit like a pyramid scheme.
Also, they are a bit dishonest in their marketing. They market this as a finance role when in reality it is a sales role.
I also do not like that I was pushed to turn my entire personal network into business connections.
Advice
Only take on this role if you are looking for a sales role.
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College Financial Representative
May - August 2020 • Fairlawn, OH
What I liked
I liked the training provided by Northwestern Mutual, and the internship system they have set up. A lot of the work is done independently but there are always mentors willing and able to help you.
What I wish was different
Advice
There's a lot of freedom with Northwestern Mutual internships. If you don't work hard you won't get much out of it, but if you do then it can be extremely useful.
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Financial Sales Intern
March - August 2020 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
Great well-rounded experience. Great staff and career opportunities.
What I wish was different
Nothing I would have changed.
Advice
It is what you make of it! Stay involved and you'll grow a lot!
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College Financial Representative
May 2020 • Estero, FL
What I liked
interacting with clients
What I wish was different
That the internship would be more focused on how to do financial planning instead of just how to sell insurance.
Advice
They will ask you to call your friends and family to sell them life insurance. You will cold call. You do not make any money besides $100/week unless you actually sell a life insurance policy. You must have an actual desire to work in finance to be remotely successful during this internship.
