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Networking in insurance: Building connections for career success
Networking in insurance is a vital aspect of career development in any industry, and the insurance space is no exception. Whether you’re new to the insurance industry or an experienced professional, understanding the importance of networking and how to do it effectively can make a significant impact on your career trajectory. In an industry driven…
Read MoreSix Signs It’s Time to Move On From Your Insurance Position
Are you feeling stagnant in your current insurance position? Are you ready to explore new opportunities in the industry? Knowing when it’s time to move on from a job is never easy, but it can be beneficial in the long run. If you’re feeling like it’s time to make a career change, here are 6…
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 MoreAgeism and its limiting effects on your hiring choices
Ageism is often a subtle problem in the world of hiring. Most employers value the knowledge, confidence and leadership qualities that can develop in high performers with a veritable wealth of experience. On the other hand, the digitization and emphasis on being able to fully utilize emerging technologies is at a premium. Companies want those…
Read MoreCritical thinking: Give your team time to do their best work
Critical thinking is a skill that can be developed like any other, but it requires practice—and practice requires opportunity. Christian Nevell wrote, “Few minds wear out; more rust out.” Basically, if you let something sit long enough, motionless and in disuse, or barely use it to its full capacity, it just won’t work the way…
Read MoreRisk Assessment: Preparing for the Monsters You Know
Risk assessment is all about preparing for the threats that you know, the ones you have the information on to make those life-saving and financially responsible decisions that will ultimately and probably benefit you or your business in the long run. It’s really the short term—the new stuff—that pops up that we have trouble responding…
Read MoreFinding a Recruiter Worth Your Trust
When we sit down and think about the chances we never took, why did we never take them? What was stopping us from stepping forward, trying to do something more, something different with our lives? The simple answer few folks want to admit is that we were, like every single person on this planet at…
Read MoreDo You Need Assistance? A Letter from an Insurance Industry Recruiter
When I start calling at the beginning of my week, I make a hash mark for every number I dial, every person I talk to, every voicemail I leave. It’s a little old school but it works for me. It gives me something tangible to look at. That’s me, my time on the page, divided…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of a Vacancy
At The James Allen Companies, every day, we see the real cost of a vacancy on your team. Money isn’t everything. I’m talking about longer completion times on projects and lowered productivity. Those lead to an inevitable drop in morale. When you have lost a member of your team, taking stock of the situation is…
Read MoreAddress your company's turnover rate head-on
Let’s be real. The insurance industry isn’t immune to turnover concerns. Rates vary industry-wide, but it’s important to address your company’s turnover rate head-on. At The James Allen Companies, we want to help you take a proactive approach, and that includes recognizing troubling signs and looking for fixes. Looming concerns The job market is tightening…
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