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From intern to VP: Growing a career at NM

In 2001, Ahmed Azam joined Northwestern Mutual as an intern, where he fixed bad code in an area then known as Applications Support. Today, he’s the vice president of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, overseeing a team of over 700 people.

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Giving Our People Time to Give Back

Opening gifts is part of what makes the holidays so special – especially for kids. That’s one reason Karen Strelitzer, large case underwriting consultant, jumped at the opportunity to make toys for the Operation Christmas Child program at her…

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4 NM Perks to Make the Holidays Brighter

While the holidays are exciting, they can also be taxing. Employees are wrapping up projects for the year. The days are getting shorter and colder. And – let’s face it – the to-do list feels longer than Santa’s.

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Motherhood made easier for our female financial representatives

Note: Benefits discussed in the following blog are specific to financial representative (field) careers. Find out more about becoming a financial representative here. At Northwestern Mutual, we’re committed to supporting our female financial…

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How our Onsite Mammogram Buses Make Prioritizing Healthcare Easier

With no family history of breast cancer, Tammy Tobin, executive assistant at Northwestern Mutual, wasn’t overly concerned when she missed a regular mammogram. When she learned there was a mobile mammogram bus returning to Northwestern Mutual’s…

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4 Things to Expect During our Summer Tech Internship

We know choosing the right internship program in a competitive field is a big decision that takes a lot of research. That's why if you're a college student with a unique perspective who's interested in getting paid for highly technical challenges,…

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Find your Familia at Northwestern Mutual

This Hispanic Heritage Month we’re celebrating all things community. Hear how four employees find community – or familia – at Northwestern Mutual. Xochitl Gonzalez, Assistant Director of Change Management

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An Inside Look at the NM Internship

An internship can be a career defining experience, which is why at Northwestern Mutual we welcome over 200 interns every year. We are intentional in creating an experience where interns can develop new skills, industry knowledge and professional…

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6 Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Interview

So, you have an interview. You’ve got all the right skills for the role, you’ve studied the job description, practiced your answers, and researched the company. Now is the time to show why you are the right fit for the job and the culture. And…