Career Development
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No one wants even to hear the word COVID-19 ever again. It has changed the lives of so many in unmeasurable ways. It also changed the job market, how people get jobs, and how they think about careers. It has been a seismic shift that has frustrated employers and job seekers. As we adapt to the ne...
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Networking is one of the most important steps in any job search, but many job seekers don't know where to start. From researching job opportunities to connecting with people in your field, there are many steps to take to ensure success. To help job seekers navigate the process, here are some step...
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GreatInsuranceJobs.com is celebrating its 22nd year in 2023, a major milestone that reflects the technological advances we've made since the website's inception. Despite the traditional insurance industry being slow to adapt to new technology, there are a number of innovative roles in the sector ...
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The Cons of Working Remote in the Insurance Industry, Something to Consider for Your Future Grea...
9/14/2022
The insurance industry is hiring and with all the anticipated retirements, thousands of great jobs with fantastic career paths will be open. There may not be a better time for job seekers to find a great job. However, employers are experiencing an interesting phenomenon; they are losing local tal... -
Right now is maybe the best time to get a great job, not just any job. Here are three significant mistakes job seekers make in 2022 and how to fix them. No matter what you do for a living or what level of job you are in, most likely, there is a great job waiting. I can promise you that understand...
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For most people, they have a tough time networking for jobs. It usually goes south because the people you meet cannot directly help you. But you want to convert these people into your personal “job angels”.
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Many are leaving very stable jobs for greener pastures in a red-hot economy. Is this a good idea? Yes. Well, for some, maybe not.
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Record Insurance Industry Employment and Impending Retirements Is Creating Serious Issues for Emp...
4/22/2019
After a survey of 54 insurance companies, one of the questions we asked employers was to share with us their greatest hiring challenges. While there were many, we compiled a list of the top responses. -
When you walk into an interview, do you think about your soft skills? Do you even know what soft skills are? Hiring managers certainly do!
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Question: As a claims professional, how important is my LinkedIn profile during a job search?
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Going to RIMS 2018? Don't Miss Three Powerful Insurance Career Presentations by Our Co-Founder Ro...
4/9/2018
We are excited to announce that our co-founder, Roger Lear, will be presenting three times at the RIMS 2018 conference. -
Ready for a New Job in 2018? It Might Be Time - Depending on How You Answer These Questions
12/12/2017
2018 will be your time to STRIKE to forward your career goals and financial outlook. Are you ready? If so, here are some questions to consider... -
How to Become an Insurance Actuary
10/24/2017
If you like to work with numbers, projections, and forecasts, a job as an insurance actuary may be the ideal career choice for you. -
We are very excited to release the 2017 Insurance Industry Employment Survey. Its main purpose is to get a real, inside look on what is going on with jobs and hiring in the national insurance industry.
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Fake news is becoming a huge thing today in America. If you hear a news story, there is a chance that it may not be true; especially in the political world.
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Over the last twenty-five years so much has changed on the way people get jobs. One question I get from insurance underwriters, claims adjusters and risk managers at conferences...
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Harvard Business Review just completed a study that explores if chit chat before the formal interview influences the interview itself.
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I have been doing a lot of interviewing lately. One thing that really amazes me is job seekers who apply to open jobs don’t understand this very simple concept.
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Here’s a quick look at some of the different types of claims jobs for your insurance career.
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You heard it hear it here first. In the next couple years, your resume will only be one half of a page.