Posts by Jeff Gipson
Salary Survey of Insurance Underwriters in the USA
Insurance underwriters play a crucial role in the insurance industry, evaluating and analyzing risks to determine the coverage and premiums for various policies. As the insurance landscape evolves, the demand for skilled underwriters continues to grow. In this report, we present the results of a salary survey of insurance underwriters in the U.S., highlighting the…
Read MoreThe Insurance Industry Talent Gap: A Recruiting Firm’s Perspective
The insurance industry is one of the cornerstones of the global economy, with countless businesses and individuals relying on it to protect their assets and mitigate risks. However, despite its significance, the industry faces a critical challenge—a lack of available and viable talent. We in the insurance sector have witnessed firsthand the struggle to find…
Read MoreGiving your people room to succeed. Prioritizing career growth
It seems like every time I look at my phone or turn on my office computer I see the words recession, layoffs, downsizing and the like. As someone who observes hiring markets every day, I can tell you that the way the hiring markets are being portrayed is less than accurate. While it’s true some…
Read MoreTalent acquisition in a recession—Keeping your professional walls manned.
Talent acquisition during a recession isn’t a subject many folks want to dive into. The thought of expansion during a period of extended economic turmoil and uncertainty on the surface might not seem like the best time to grow, but quite frankly, that’s just a short-sighted way to look at our current and developing set…
Read MoreThe Interview—Building on what we’re already doing well.
The interview is a crossroads at which possibilities—good and bad—are born. It is a simple act of connection and conversation on which the growth of an organization and a career are dependent. While it might seem sort of usual, without giving the interview the proper consideration each and every time it is implemented, the resulting…
Read MoreGhosting: How to be haunted by a bad reputation
Ghosting is a topic we’ve touched on before, but I think it’s time we revisit the issue for the sake of clients and candidates alike. As recruiters, we see the practice at every stage of the hiring process, from employers in need of talent vital to the success of their business to candidates who have…
Read MoreCompetitive Hiring Markets: Retaining Essential Talent
Currently, there are a wealth of employment options for job seekers and passive talent to consider, but today isn’t about candidates—it’s about employers. Your business is your livelihood. The decisions you make and the results of those decisions don’t just have professional consequences—they’re personal. You’ve manifested your mission through sacrifice and smart choices. You’ve built…
Read MoreThe Job Description: Questioning the career path before you
The job description. It can be the beginning or the end of interest in a career move. While it is true the hiring market currently favors candidate career mobility, looking at job descriptions alone can result in a significant loss of opportunity. Your general description of the position is just that—general. It is a snapshot…
Read MoreLooking beyond the resume: You can’t always spell talent with CV
Looking beyond the resume is vital to finding and keeping the talent vital to the existence and expansion of your business. Especially now, employers who want to remain competitive, who want to grow in the middle of what some call a “talent shortage,” need to turn their gaze to resources and avenues that will dramatically…
Read MoreMerry Christmas from The James Allen Companies
What does Christmas mean to you? Is it about giving, receiving, a celebration of your faith or an opportunity to see and celebrate with your neighbors? Have you taken the past weeks to deck your halls in colorful lights, decorations and Christmas trees that reach to your ceilings or perhaps take these moments of rest…
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