I applied through college or university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Summit, NJ) in Jan 2011
Interview
I saw the recruiter from the company at a collegiate career fair, gave her my resume, and was called in for an interview. First interview lasted around 45 minutes, typical interview asking about work background, activities, future career goals, interest in starting a business. Second interview was with the manager of the branch, and afterward, the training and development director. He discussed the training process, and asked to do take home activities starting to find a client market. I also took a personality assessment test online. Haven't had the third interview yet, where they decide whether or not they would like to hire.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
most favorable and unfavorable college experience?
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?