Everyone in the office was welcoming and I was learning an industry that I had never been involved in before.
What I wish was different
Nothing! Garrett (my boss) was so great.
Advice
Internships are worth it!! It’s the best experience you can put on your resume before you enter the professional world.
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Financial Representative
June - September 2019 • Austin, TX
What I liked
I liked the hands-on opportunity to explore a career in financial services.
What I wish was different
I wish the mentoring had been different, as you could really skirt through without doing much.
Advice
I would take advantage of every opportunity you have in front of you- ask questions, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
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College Financial Representative
May 2018 • Lincoln, NE
What I liked
Great experience, own your own business, incredible support, opportunities to join leadership as an intern.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go all in right away.
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Financial Representative
May - August 2019 • New York City, NY
What I liked
I liked the flexibility of the job and the amount of interaction I was able to have with people. It was not a boring desk job and I had the opportunity to make many new connections in my network.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had less obstacles in earning my certifications. Since I was from out of state, there were more hoops for me to jump to get licensed in NY.
Advice
I would suggest participating in this internship if you are money-driven because there are large opportunities to make money if you put in the work.
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Financial Representative
January 2019 • Latham, NY
What I liked
The Latham office of the Tronco network offers an amazing leadership team which provides unconditional support. The freedom of scheduling and self-determined work ethic made this experience the more enjoyable than any of my previous positions.
What I wish was different
If there were a base pay structure it would be more comfortable knowing how much money I would obtain.
Advice
Working hard is the best way to be rewarded. You get out of an experience a value equivalent to that which you put into it.
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Data Analyst Intern
May - August 2019 • Franklin, WI
What I liked
Excellent experience in both building technical data analytics skills and interacting with business partners and team members through meetings.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a more concrete plan or project for the intern to work on throughout the summer.
Advice
Take advantage of networking opportunities and company culture events!
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Financial representative intern
January - September 2019 • Farmingdale, NY
What I liked
I liked the freedom we were given in scheduling our own meetings and I enjoyed making sales.
What I wish was different
It was difficult finding prospective clients.
Advice
Work your hardest, stay organized, and focus on networking.
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College Financial Representative
June 2019 • Stevens Point, WI
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Start sooner rather than later. The younger you are, the more time you have to build your practice and knowledge before you graduate.
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College Financial Representative
May - September 2019 • Westborough, MA
What I liked
There was a lot of independence. I got to work almost completely on my own and get a true, hands on experience.
What I wish was different
More assistance. My office was very quiet and filled with older reps so they were not around much.
Advice
Go all in on it. If you get the opportunity it is definitely worth it if you work hard. It is frustrating at times, but stick with it.
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College Financial Representative
May 2019 • Des Moines, IA
What I liked
Northwestern Mutual is a great company with a fantastic culture. Not only did I love going to work everyday, but enjoyed the people I worked with and the opportunities they gave me.
What I wish was different
I lived in Pella this summer, which was about an hour commute to Des Moines to our office. I would have rather lived in Des Moines for convenience sake!
Advice
In this internship, you reap what you sow. This internship can be fantastic and it is all based on the amount of work you put into it. Before starting, hone in on your communication skills.
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Financial Representative
May 2019 • Asheville, NC
What I liked
You learn so much and it is a great company to intern with.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it was a great experience.
Advice
It’s hard work but a great experience.
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College Financial Representative
June - August 2019 • Sacramento, CA
What I liked
The resources Northwestern Mutual offers
What I wish was different
The product I was selling
Advice
It's Insurance sales, not financial advising/planning
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The networking and learning experiences they offered for interns were great. I got to work on real applications as a full member of the team.
What I wish was different
I think more training about health insurance would have been good to have before starting. Additionally, I would have liked to work on more than one team, especially because it was such a big company.
Advice
Always ask the stupid questions. You'll learn a lot more from your job.
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Financial Planning Intern
May 2019 • Canton, OH
What I liked
As an intern at Northwestern Mutual, you are essentially a full-time financial planner. You go into work every day and do exactly what the full-time employees do. I made some great friends and amazing people throughout the summer. The company also brought all of its employees to Milwaukee for four days to see their headquarters and attend their annual meeting.
What I wish was different
I had a great summer but I wish there was higher base pay.
Advice
The best piece of advice about this experience would be to work hard no matter what and you will not regret it.
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College Financial Representative
May 2017 • St. George, UT
What I liked
I had the opportunity to build my own business and work directly with real world clients. I also loved the fact that I got exposure to the industry in financial planning services which allowed me to gain both soft and technical skills that are required for the career. I built a strong network with young professionals in the area and started to adapt to a professional culture throughout a workplace.
What I wish was different
Pay is the only thing I can complain about. Since majority of the job is commission based, I always had to play chase (which isn’t a bad thing). But it was scary thinking that my income is dependent on the decision of others in the products and services I recommended.
Advice
Always be networking with people. Whether this helps you professionally or personally it will help you in all aspects of life. The internship thrives off of connections. Even if you don’t stay in the career long term, it’s always good to have good connections throughout the community as it can help with future opportunities.
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Wealth Management Intern
May - August 2019 • Annapolis, MD
What I liked
Nothing. Freedom to come and go as you please isn't horrible.
What I wish was different
Learned nothing, did not get paid well whatsoever, total lack of ethics and structure. Basically a pyramid scheme. Be aware that this is an MLM and the job requires you to cold call friends and family to try to sell them life insurance.
Advice
Do not take this job unless you absolutely have to.
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College Financial Representative
December 2018 • Gilbert, AZ
What I liked
Good opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and really learn the business.
What I wish was different
Wish ongoing training and support would have been better, and pay wasn't strictly based on commission. The main reason I won't be continuing here is because I cannot support myself financially.
Advice
Really learn and understand what you will be doing on a day to day basis, what is expected of you, and think about if the opportunity is right for you before you commit to this internship.
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Financial Representative
June 2019 • Edina, MN
What I liked
I learned what it was like to work in a real business enviornment with professionals. Not only was that very exciting, but I learned how to act in a business meeting with superiors, and one-on-one with clients. Having an internship that taught me real skills that I could take with me forever instead of being the intern that was a coffee runner was great.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have known more going into my internship about the everyday activities, but overall I wouldn't take anything back.
Advice
If had to give one piece of advice about my experience, I would say to just be a sponge! Approach every day with a fresh and open mind.
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College Financial Representative
May - August 2019 • Coralville, IA
What I liked
The training they gave you and the leadership it taught
What I wish was different
I wish I had kept the mindset I had at the beginning of the internship
Advice
As long as you have motivation and drive, this is a great internship
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Financial Representative
July 2019 • Farmington, UT
What I liked
It gave me a lot of experience with networking and allowed me to obtain multiple certifications dealing with finance and insurance
What I wish was different
There is actually nothing I want to change about the internship, it gives you hands on experience and does not restrict how much you can accomplish.
Advice
It requires many people to get out of their comfort zone having to reach out to hundreds of people each week trying to gain new connections. I would recommend not slacking off when times get tough, doing so could cause you to fall behind tremendously and will hinder your experience.
