Archive for February 2014
Interview Question – Why has it Taken You so Long to Find a Job?
This is a hard one to answer but a little thought ahead of time will let you deal with it. It’s difficult to believe that employers are still asking this type of question. Don’t they read the newspapers or listen to the news? If they were informed, they would know the answer; i.e. jobs are…
Read MoreCustomize Your Resume for Today's Job Search
The résumé that landed you a job five or ten years ago may no longer be as effective as it once was, especially if it was the “one size fits all” type. In order to conduct a successful job search, it’s essential that you custom fit your document to the targeted position and its challenges.…
Read MoreJob Interview Question: Why Are You Available?
Knowing how to answer why you are available may make you seem more desirable or less desirable. The job interviewer wants to know, “Why are you available?” This is a question that is asked in almost every job interview. The answer you give regarding your departure from your last company will be either simple and…
Read MoreTechnology to take Big Hold on Insurance Industry in 2014
As technology becomes a top priority for insurance companies’ bottom-line, more and more insurers must become tech savvy to maintain a competitive advantage. Insurers are employing analytical and mobile technologies more than ever in 2014. According to Property Casualty 360, an overwhelming 92 percent of insurance CEO’s believe their revenues will increase over the next three…
Read MoreInsurance Career Path: Sales
Insurance sales jobs are at the core of any successful insurance agency or company. There are thousands of insurance sales jobs online, in trade magazines and in the newspaper. Before applying for insurance sales opportunities, find out if this career is a good fit:
Read MoreHow Large Companies are Helping Financial Specialists Succeed
The idea of cold-calling prospective clients can leave many financial specialists like you feeling, well… cold. Or, it may leave you feeling anxious and discouraged. Building your financial planning business on your own may seem like the entrepreneurial dream, but there may be another way to climb the ladder of success without starting completely cold.
Read MoreDoes an Interview Scare You?
Do not let the interview send you into shock. Follow these tips to help calm your fears. Your heart is beating faster than usual, your hands feel clammy, your mouth is so dry it feels like you have cotton inside — and you’re supposed to feel confident. Are you going to an interview or a torture…
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