I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Northwestern Mutual (Dallas, TX)
Interview
Wonderful process, it's obvious they are selective in the hiring process. There are 3 interviews, 3 personality profiles, they have you meet with a 1-2 year tenured employee over coffee to talk about any questions that you have that's completely off the record. They give you "market surveys" as a homework assignment, you need to call people that you know to ask financial related questions which will make you realize if you are able to make the necessary types of phone calls to build your practice.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you feel to not collect a paycheck for 2 months of your first year if it meant you could make $150,000 in your second year?
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?