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Service Advisor jobs combine customer communication, automotive systems knowledge, and operations coordination, skills directly tied to business, automotive technology, and management programs. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role integrates with your coursework, so target positions where the job description references diagnosis workflows, service writing, or dealership operations.
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Seeking: College Financial Representatives (Seniors looking to get a head start before graduation Spring '27!)
ABOUT THE JOB
College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!
Responsibilities
Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:
- Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
- Develop and execute on a business strategy
- Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
- Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
- Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
- Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
- Receive Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health
- Build life skills that create future career opportunities
What to Expect:
You can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and your classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business. In fact, you’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Are you a fit for this internship?
- Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
- Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
- Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc)
- Excellent time-management skills
- Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
- Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Performance-based earnings and revenue
- Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions)
- Productivity Bonuses
- Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
- Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)
About us
For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.
Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.
Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.
As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.
WHY JOIN NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
- Fortune 200 company (2025)
- Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022)
- 5.0+ million clients and growing
- $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual
- Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021)
- Unsurpassed financial strength
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: $500.00 - $1,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
Seeking: College Financial Representatives (Seniors looking to get a head start before graduation Spring '27!)
ABOUT THE JOB
College Financial Representatives in the internship program at Northwestern Mutual are provided guidance, connection, and a framework for building an integrated financial planning practice from the ground up. Our college financial representatives, who come from varying academic backgrounds and experiences, begin to build a financial planning practice while engaging local and nationwide experts, exclusive financial products, and the support of a Fortune 500 company. You will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop a professional network, and help people achieve financial freedom. Here, hard work pays off!
Responsibilities
Our internship program mimics our full-time Financial Representative career, allowing you to:
- Learn how to prospect and network to build your business and client base
- Develop and execute on a business strategy
- Call on potential clients and set meetings to understand their financial goals
- Prepare plans and offer useful recommendations
- Gain exposure to proprietary planning software platforms
- Engage in weekly coaching, training, and development meetings
- Receive Risk Product State Licensing: Life, Accident, and Health
- Build life skills that create future career opportunities
What to Expect:
You can expect a flexible schedule to work around your life and your classes. With the option to participate in our internship program year-round, you can continue to grow your practice and obtain support for registrations and certifications such as the Series 6 & 63 or CFP®. Get inspired at local and national recognition events, earn access to leadership programs, and collaborate with experts in our business. In fact, you’ll find diverse resources across our culture to ensure that you experience personal and professional growth in this program. With interest, eligible students have an opportunity to interview for a full-time Financial Representative or Advisor role upon graduation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Are you a fit for this internship?
- Full-time student; juniors and seniors preferred
- Entrepreneurial ambitions and curiosity for sales
- Highly involved on campus (leader, athlete, campus orgs, student government, etc)
- Excellent time-management skills
- Interest in financial literacy and planning tools
- Business savvy and desire to increase critical thinking abilities
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Performance-based earnings and revenue
- Learning and Development Incentives (up to $1000/month, not inclusive of earned commissions)
- Productivity Bonuses
- Support for insurance licensing (life, health, DI, LTC)
- Support for SIE, Series 6, Series 63 registrations (eligibility required)
About us
For over 165 years, we have helped our clients spend their lives living through comprehensive and innovative financial planning. We combine the expertise of our financial professionals with personalized digital experience and industry-leading products to give our clients the ability to successfully navigate their financial lives.
Our tailored approach includes multiple financial strategies—insurance, investments, and annuities—built to reinforce each other, keeping our clients consistently on track to meet goal after goal. We lead with unmatched financial strength and access to the best products and services for our clients.
Our Financial Representatives and College Financial Representatives are valued partners and proud business owners. As such, they are considered independent contractors for income tax purposes, and a "statutory employee" for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax purposes.
As a company, we value an inclusive and belonging workplace where everyone’s unique viewpoints bring new successes. We strive to create teams that reflect our customers and communities, fostering an environment where all employees are welcomed, valued, and heard.
WHY JOIN NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL
- Fortune 200 company (2025)
- Top 100 Internship Programs, Yello x WayUp (2022)
- 5.0+ million clients and growing
- $257 billion retail investment client assets held or managed by Northwestern Mutual
- Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity (2018-2021)
- Unsurpassed financial strength
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (2015-2021)
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: $500.00 - $1,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsService Advisor CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Service Advisor role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the work is an integral part of your specific curriculum, not on the job title alone. Service Advisor positions tied to automotive technology, business operations, or supply chain management programs typically qualify because the role involves diagnostic communication, inventory coordination, and customer workflow management. Your DSO makes the final determination based on your program's learning outcomes.
Can I work full-time as a Service Advisor on CPT?
Full-time CPT is allowed, but using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. If you plan to pursue OPT after graduation, limit full-time CPT to under 12 cumulative months. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours per week) does not count toward that limit and preserves your post-graduation work authorization options.
How do I find Service Advisor employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers with F-1 work authorization history, which helps you identify dealerships and automotive service companies that have successfully hired international students before. Employers already familiar with CPT documentation are less likely to delay onboarding over I-20 authorization questions or ask you to start before your authorization is issued.
Does a commission-based Service Advisor job affect my CPT authorization?
Your CPT authorization is tied to the employer and role, not the pay structure. Commission-based compensation is common in service advisor positions and doesn't affect authorization eligibility. However, if you later pursue H-1B visa sponsorship, USCIS requires the offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for the role and location, so confirm the base component meets DOL standards using the OFLC Wage Search.
What happens if my Service Advisor job ends before my CPT authorization period closes?
If your employment ends early, you must notify your DSO immediately. Working outside the dates on your I-20 CPT authorization violates your F-1 status. Your DSO will update your SEVIS record to reflect the actual end date. You cannot begin a new CPT position without a separate authorization, so avoid gaps between your authorized period and any new role you accept.