Why Structured Training Sets New NM Recruiters Up for Success
The first couple of weeks in a Recruiter seat can set the tone for everything that follows—confidence, clarity, retention, and results.
But more often than not, those early days feel rushed. Offices are busy. Systems are complex. And while new Recruiters are eager to learn, many are unsure where to start—or what “good” even looks like.
That’s where our Growth Suite Recruiter Academy comes in.
This two-week structured New Recruiter training experience with continued development—also dubbed internally as The Suite Start—was built specifically for the needs of new Northwestern Mutual Recruiters. It’s designed to provide the coaching, support, and clarity they need to move forward with real momentum. Not just to survive onboarding, but to step into the seat with confidence.
A Noticeable Shift by Week Two
What happens when a Recruiter starts with structured onboarding?
Things begin to click—faster and more intentionally.
Recruiters who go through the Academy speak with more confidence. They take action with more clarity. They understand how to apply NM-specific language that moves conversations forward. Instead of asking “what should I be doing?” they’re showing up with a plan—and a growing sense of ownership.
Leaders feel the difference, too.
Onboarding becomes smoother. Expectations are clearer. And the pressure to constantly check in, explain next steps, or reorient the Recruiter starts to lift.
Since launching in 2024, our Academy has trained 91 Recruiters across the country.
“Formal onboarding programs result in 50% higher employee retention and a 62% increase in productivity.”
Source: SHRM Vendor Directory, 2025
That’s a strong start, but what’s more exciting is what’s happening after the training ends:
Recruiters are ramping up faster.
Offices are spending less time troubleshooting.
And early retention is getting stronger.
The Growth Suite Recruiter Academy was built to shift that trajectory—and we’re seeing it work.
More Than Just Content — It’s How We Deliver It
What sets this Recruiter development program apart isn’t just what we cover—it’s how we show up.
Recruiters join daily live sessions led by Growth Suite trainers who understand what the job actually requires. They work through a guided learner workbook that builds day over day. They practice language out loud, get feedback in real time, connect with peers, and access unlimited Slack support for encouragement, questions, and coaching.
It’s not overwhelming. It’s intentional.
It’s onboarding designed to build confidence, not confusion.
“69 percent of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.”
Source: SHRM
Who It’s For
Whether you're onboarding your first Recruiter or scaling a team across multiple offices, the Academy was built to meet you there.
It’s especially valuable for:
Recruiters new to NM
Offices hiring multiple Recruiters at once
Leaders preparing for a new Recruiter hire who don’t have the time or capacity to handle training on their own
MDs and GDDs who want a smoother, more consistent onboarding process
The return? More confident Recruiters. Less stress on the leader. A stronger foundation that leads to stronger retention.
“We’ve never had a recruiter so quickly get off the ground running and find early success. We will definitely be using Growth Suite training for all future recruiter new hires and can’t recommend them enough!”
— Director of Development, Cruse Network Office
Wondering if this could work for your team?
We’d love to walk you through the experience—and help you decide if the Growth Suite Recruiter Academy is the right fit for your next hire.
🌱 Schedule a consultation or email us at info@growthsuite.org
Let’s build stronger starts—together.