Interview Guides
Everything we know about interviewing at Principal Financial Group: what each round tests, compensation by level, and reports from candidates who interviewed.
How often each skill shows up across reported interview loops.
Each guide has the questions Principal Financial Group interviewers actually ask, the loop structure, and total compensation by level.
Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.
Read what candidates said about interviewing at Principal Financial Group: the loop, difficulty, and outcomes, straight from recent reports for each role.
Answered from real candidate and workplace data, marked up for rich results.
Verbatim snippets pulled from employee and candidate reviews.
During town halls, management dismisses concerns about low pay with a simple 'leave if you want higher pay.'
Despite a nice team and flexible work schedule, growth opportunities and pay are significantly lacking.
Remote workers are not promoted to senior positions, regardless of their qualifications and tenure.
Promotions are often delayed, and there seems to be a lack of appreciation for employee contributions.
The work-life balance is excellent, supported by flexible working hours.
Compensation is below industry standards, and management lacks transparency, making it crucial to find the right team to stay engaged.
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