I have some advice for all professionals within the insurance industry. Stop sabotaging your career. The reality of self-sabotage stems from the choices you make that interfere with your goals. Whether conscious or unconscious, they are still your choices, which means you can stop making them. You’re getting in your way. When you start to…

We, recruiters, have seen our fair share of job descriptions, and we know how difficult it is to write one.  There is no better way to waste time than with a horrible job description. The sheer implications of a poorly written job description can have many consequences, such as attracting a bad hire, wasting time…

You might be wondering why we’re churning out yet another “writing a resume” blog, especially when there are already countless resources and tips at your disposal. While that’s true, writing a resume that will get you hired isn’t easy—trends and ATS technology are constantly changing. Part of a recruiter’s job is screening countless resumes to…

No business wants to experience a talent shortage. Our most vital resource is people—the intellectual property they offer, the culture they help us build and the productive industries and communities they push forward into the future.  As we look into that future, I feel it pertinent to first look inward to make sure our current…

The very first blog The James Allen Companies posted on August 24, 2015, was about the questions to ask during an interview. Today, we are revisiting the topic, to expand that list of inquiries toward a line of questioning that emphasizes conscientiousness and professional development. Questions to ask during an interview … continued What will…

Failing to encourage employee engagement might be the single most unfortunate misstep any business owner can take.   Not hiring free-thinking, brave and self-driven professionals would be a close second. Have you ever worked for a company, agency or firm where engagement seemed to be frowned upon, where leadership and management were practically feared? Was it…

What makes a great insurance team? What kind of people do you need to remain competitive and advance your goals in the insurance space? Considering the “Great Resignation” or the “Big Shift” being discussed at great length in the hiring community, the number of professionals getting ready to change companies and careers may present a…

The hybrid workplace. How do we approach it? What can we expect to change and what do we expect will stay the same? I want to take a step back. I want us all to take a hard look at the hiring challenges that are inherent in any business and how those obstacles have grown,…