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by maxine glass

CUNA Mutual Group madison
It’s common knowledge that young professionals are said to average only two to three years at a company before moving on (and often up) in a different business venue. And while this may be an exciting and appealing life for some, others may look for stability and constancy in their careers. CUNA Mutual Group offers just that: a chance to grow and evolve but remain in the same organization. “It’s not just a place to get a job, but a place to get a career,” says Media Relations Manager Phil Tschudy. He has been with the company for 21 years and still hasn’t found a reason to leave. Coming out of school with a journalism background, Tschudy was first hired by CUNA Mutual in product management and later switched to public relations.

Clearly, this mutual group is not only stocked with number crunchers. Corporate Recruiter Nicki McCurdy says CUNA Mutual hires employees with a wide variety of backgrounds including information technology, marketing and human relations. Headquartered in Madison, the company has 6,000 employees worldwide working for the leading financial services provider to credit unions and their members. With competitive benefits—including an extremely generous 401(k) plan—and endless opportunities to grow, you might want to consider making your next career move your final one.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network milwaukee
Twenty-five years old and stuck in a cubicle isn’t exactly what anyone would call, “living the dream.” But don’t be fooled–there is life beyond the cubicle. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network (called "The Network" by those who know it well) offers the freedom to curse the cubicle and find a new way of life. The Network is the sales and distribution arm of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Through its financial representatives, The Network helps clients meet personal and business financial goals. The unique aspect is that these financial representatives are contracted, not hired, and though contracted, financial representatives still receive all major benefits comparable to competitors.

But The Network doesn’t hand just anyone a financial representative badge. They make sure the candidate is a perfect match for the company. Director of Campus Selection Melissa Moody thinks the company’s recruitment process, called selection and development, is one of the best things about the company. She says it’s a multistep mutual selection process that “allows us to understand a candidate’s skills and goals, which help us mutually determine if this business is a good fit for their skills.” After ensuring a perfect match, The Network gives each financial representative the training needed to work efficiently and independently. Say goodbye to the cubicle—life is waiting.

M&I Bank Marshall & Ilsley milwaukee
When Samuel Marshall and Charles Ilsley joined forces in 1849, they could only have dreamed their brokerage business operating out of half a cobbler’s shop would turn into Wisconsin’s largest banking presence with just under 200 banks throughout the state. Though the company has been in business more than 150 years, they have not lost their founders’ principles of quality and commitment to the community.

Providing the highest quality both in business transactions and in employees is of utmost importance to M&I. They trust their employees’ opinions so greatly that more than 40 percent of their hired employees were from the company’s referral program. And with benefits like 30 percent of M&I stock and eventual profit-sharing, this bank is one you can put your money on.

New England Financial waukesha
Too much cash on your hands? Worried about how to manage your ever-growing bank account? Probably not. New England Financial focuses on high-net-worth individuals and small businesses that need help managing their finances. But they also work with the less prosperous financial situations of young professionals and offer first-year commissions and a training allowance.

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