There’s never going to be a precisely right moment to speak, share an idea, or take a chance. Just take the moment—don’t let thoughts like “I don’t feel like I’m ready” get in the way. Look to see if you have the main things or the opportunity will pass you by. Don’t let perfect get […]
Legal and Paralegal There’s no end to the legal complexities of the insurance business, as this excerpt from a recent paralegal job posting illustrates: Independently conducts heavy to complex legal research and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes to prepare analyses of legal issues for […]
Finance and Accounting Jobs If you want to get anywhere as a finance or accounting professional in the insurance world, you’ll surely need strong analytical skills, but you won’t be able to hide behind a green visor. In fact, you likely won’t get far into the interview before the hiring manager hits you with a […]
Get organized. Before you start applying for jobs, going to job fairs, or interviewing with employers, take a moment to develop a system that works for you in organizing your job-search. A simple spreadsheet works best for many — and some online sites can even help keep your job-search organized. Consider conducting informational interviews. A […]
Q. If a job ad doesn’t ask for a cover letter, should I send one anyway? A. You don’t need to send a cover letter if the job application doesn’t specifically request one. If a company wants your cover letter, they will ask for it.
1.People who master the job hunt build up the psychological know-how to get through a sometimes soul-crushing process. 2. When it comes to searching for open positions online, big job boards aren’t the answer anymore. 3. The first step after getting laid off: Mourn the loss and move on. 4. Love the job you have? […]
1. A first impression is made in less than 30 seconds. 2. Want to boost your charisma? Focus on energy and optimism. 3. You’re always an employee, you’re always representing your company, and you’re always representing yourself. 4. No matter where your stress is coming from, it’s not doing you any good—until you learn how to […]
Unbalanced Online Content If your social networking connections are a mix of the personal and professional, you need to make sure you’re not perceived as “partying” more than working. “You’re not only being judged by the personal content versus professional content you post, it’s also about the ratio of non-work-related posts that show up in […]
1When you apply for a job via an online application process, it’s very likely that your resume will first be screened by an applicant tracking system and then (assuming you make this first cut) move onto human eyeballs. The first human eyeballs that review your resume are often those of a lower level HR person […]
FIRST A LITTLE PERSPECTIVE: YOU ARE NOT TRYING TO FIND THE JOB YOU ARE GOING TO RETIRE FROM. It hasn’t been invented yet. Instead, look for any opportunity to gain experience and skill. Break it down: What are you most passionate about and what are four aspects of that passion? Answer a few questions: what do […]