Careers

Why Consider a Financial Services Career with the Western Michigan Group?

People evaluating their next career move deal with two primary questions: What do I want to do, and for whom should I do it? There are a number of factors that make becoming a Financial Representative with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network an attractive career decision. Perhaps the most frequently cited benefit is freedom of choice: to choose one’s clients, areas of specialization, and work style and hours. Furthermore, the earning potential is limited only by one’s drive, determination and energy. It’s the ability to tailor a career to the specifications that work best for the individual. And you'll have exclusive access to the products and services available through Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

The Western Michigan Group is an organization that has built an outstanding reputation among clients and associates and within the community by adhering to its core values: integrity, respect, passion and commitment to excellence. Training and continuing education are priorities, and the experienced, diverse and successful professionals of the Western Michigan Group always are available to share their knowledge and expertise.

 A Day in the Life of a Financial Representative

MTV-U's The Opening teamed up with a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative to show what it's like to transition into this career 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.

 View the video.

The ideal Western Michigan Group candidate has:

• Belief in life insurance
  Passionate about the need to provide for those they care about; understands the value of making plans and working hard today to accomplish future goals.

• Good communication skills
  Communicates personal perspectives, ideas and beliefs while listening and learning from people around them.

• Desire for independence
  Motivated to prove their own worth to accomplish success on their own terms; not afraid to seek guidance and advice from qualified individuals.

The ideal Western Michigan Group candidate is:

• ENTREPRENEURIAL
  A person who organizes, operates and assumes the risk for a business venture.
   
• AMBITIOUS
  Pursues every opportunity for success with skill, enthusiasm and commitment. They are constantly seeking ways to be more effective and successful.
   
• 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.
   
• COACHABLE
  Wiling to listen, learn and take advice from individuals who offer valuable experience and insight.
   
• 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.

Lisa Johns

Recruiter
lisa.johns@nmfn.com
616-774-2031

Jamie Knoertzer

Recruiter
jamie.knoertzer@nmfn.com
616-774-2031

Christina Lawrence

Campus Recruiter
christina.lawrence@nmfn.com
616-774-2031