The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual in Feb 2012
Interview
Applied online and received phone call for interview. Went in to office for interview. Wanted to know about my experience, personal skills, and my networks. They really liked that I had a big network- people whom I could potentially sell their services to. Did not like this company or this position because you start off on full commission. Not practical. Have to work very hard to "build your own business," by setting up appointments with clients and trying to sell NWM services to them.
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?