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The Columns Resource Group

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Are You a Candidate?

At The Columns Resource Group of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network we look for specific characteristics in our ideal candidate which fit with the culture we have created here:

Ambitious: Pursues every opportunity for success with skill, enthusiasm and commitment. They are constantly seeking ways to be more effective and successful.

Desires to be paid what they are worth: Not afraid to work hard and take risks to achieve financial success. They are willing to accept responsibility for their successes and failures.

Ethical/Honest/Moral: strives to do the right thing in all instances and is willing to take risks if they believe it is for the greater good.

Hard-worker: Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done well. Believes there is no job too small or insignificant if one is determined to be successful.

Self-motivated: Possess effective time management skills and is able to rely on oneself to accomplish important goals, ability to focus on priorities.

Intelligent: Resourceful, thoughtful individual who is able to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.

If you see yourself possessing these admirable traits, you may be a fit for our career opportunity and culture. In our organization, you are surrounded by peers and leaders who share the same core values as you. In this kind of setting you will not only have the opportunity to pursue a life-changing career, but also to make life-long connections. If you desire a chance to be part of this kind of culture, Take the First Step.

Northwestern Mutual sweeps national career ranking surveys

Northwestern Mutual offers the top career in its industry, according to two new surveys published by Glassdoor.com  and Selling Power magazine.
 
For the third consecutive year, Northwestern Mutual ranked first in the life insurance industry in Glassdoor.com’s “Best Places to Work” survey. The company also placed 22nd overall in Glassdoor.com’s Top 50 list, positioned among other top companies including Facebook, General Mills, Google, Apple and American Express.
 
Selling Power magazine’s November/December 2010 issue recognizes Northwestern Mutual as #1 in the financial services industry. For the eighth straight year, the company features in Selling Power’s list of the “50 Best Companies to Sell for Now.”
 
“Our financial professionals are passionate about the role they play in their clients’ lives, and they do so by building meaningful long-term relationships, helping families realize lifelong goals and dreams,” said Todd M. Schoon, CLU, ChFC, JD, executive vice president – agencies. “The value of financial security has never been more relevant than it is right now.”

 

A Day in the Life of a Recent College Graduate

Take a look at the “A Day in the Life: Recent College Graduate” video on our YouTube Channel to find out what a typical day in the life of a Northwestern Mutual financial representative is like. Gather new insights and see that one of the reasons many Northwestern Mutual financial representatives love their career is because of the difference they are making in the lives of their clients. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSH9wkDqKDI
 

Another great video was produced by MTV-U's The Opening. MTV-U teamed up with a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative to show what it's like to transition into a career as a financial representative after college. Kristin's experience provides insight to what makes this financial services career a great fit for energetic, self-motivated people with a strong work ethic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BRrcHezrec

 

 

Christa Canakes

Recruiting Coordinator
christa.canakes@nmfn.com
612-758-7764