I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Woodland Hills, CA) in Jan 2011
Interview
The interview consisted of a 1:1 interview with a campus recruiter. The initial interview is all behavorial and fit questions. The y ask questions such as: Why did you apply to this position? Tell me about a time you failed at something? Tell me about yourself?...etc
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?