Capstone Corner

A question we field from job seekers and hiring executives at the start of every new year, our clients want to know what’s ahead and what they are up against in the job market.

Chances are if one of these six questions is asked, an offer will be coming soon!

Employers are racing at every turn to entice people to entertain or retain their employment with them. PTO is one area insurance organizations see as an opportunity to evolve and attract top talent.

Here are some tips/takeaways to be sure you are taking full advantage of the technology that will ultimately take your job search to the next level.

At its core, interviewing is interviewing no matter the medium.

With thousands of different job boards to scour, how do insurance professionals narrow down which job sites to utilize?

“What can I expect to find in the job market?” Lots! Here are some trends we are seeing in sales, service and executive leadership.

It’s up to you to research & prepare for a technical interview based on your insurance discipline.

Insurance agencies desperately want to retain you. Show your employer that you are committed to and ready for job progression.

It is less about what you say, and more about what they hear. These “Three Steps To Ask Your Boss For A Flexible Schedule” will help you start the conversation.

Money talks. It isn’t something to be ashamed of. So how do you get it?

Knowing what’s in store for the next year helps you prepare and compete for top jobs.

We’re constantly asked what we’re seeing out there for insurance job trends. Well, a little bit of everything!

Here are 10 things to work through before you apply & interview for a new job.

It takes extra finesse to start a job search after losing your job. Here are ways to wipe the slate clean and find a great new position.

If your work is starting to feel mundane, it may be time to challenge yourself. Push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Knowing how to manage these feelings will get you through the process and on to your new job!

No matter the reason, the key for a successful re-entry into the workforce is telling the right story to the right audience.

Here is an ‘in their own words’ recap of the four primary reasons insurance producers leave one agency for another.

A successful move is all about preparation. Use these four interview strategies if you’re ready to change zip codes!

If you’re looking at multiple job offers, how do you choose? The answer to how you decide was known to you before you even began looking.

Company culture may be subjective to each of us, but by and large most people want to enjoy where they work, have their needs met and share values consistent with their colleagues and leaders.

The very core of a job search is all about creating “positive exposure”, and LinkedIn has become one of the best tools for expanding your job search profile.

Flexible scheduling is a great reason to start a job search. You can find the perfect position, company and work/life balance. Here’s how.

With the slow re-entry to ‘normal’, there are early signs of change within insurance companies and agencies as a direct result of COVID-19.

If improving your workplace benefits is your #1 motivation to making a job change, you are not alone.

The most frequent question insurance professionals have asked me is if they can still find a job. I believe the answer is ‘yes’ provided you know where within the industry to look.

If you are ever asked for one, remember to write to your audience, focus on what is important and meet the expectations of the company or person requesting it.

Your success moving forward to obtain a management job depends on how you frame conversations early in the process.

Finding one’s work meaningful is associated with life satisfaction and overall well-being.

Employers treat relocation applicants differently from local candidates. Here is how to be proactive and strategic with a relocation job search.

You can and should negotiate every aspect of the offer. This helps ensure that you and your employer have a long and happy relationship.

Interviewing is a two way street, of course, but it’s always best to demonstrate what you can do for them, especially in the first interview.

Companies need to protect their interest. You need to protect your interests. The best you can seek here is something fair to both sides.

Career progression is a major reason why people change jobs.

This is the big meeting you’ve been waiting for. Good luck and go get it!

Either a new employer wants to review your non-compete, or your current employer upon resignation will kindly remind you of your contract. It’s in those moments you realize that you may have agreed to terms you wish you hadn’t.

You’ve got an interview and now it’s time to prepare… but where do you start?

While every situation is unique, there are definitely rules of thumb to follow.

Your interview process could take 4 months or 4 years, but you only need 10 minutes and 10 questions to prepare for an executive interview.

The key to a successful management interview is displaying a well-rounded background.

Nail your interview with these 20 questions to prepare!

Remembering the basics ensures a successful start to your interview process.

Knowing what the company will ask and how you should prepare your answers makes all the difference to a successful AND enjoyable process.

Your resume is a strategic marketing piece.

Since non-competes are a standard business practice, it’s inevitable you will need to face the issue to make a job change.

Save time, money, and energy all while protecting your privacy!

You probably think you’re required to give two weeks, but you actually aren’t!

Knowing what’s in store for next year helps you prepare and compete for top jobs.

Candidates that think about other factors and negotiated on them end up with better deals!

It’s your most powerful social media platform in a job search. Use that to your advantage!

Time off is an amazing perk that should be integrated into your professional life on a weekly basis, not just 2-3 weeks per year.

Forget about a $5k raise. What if the counter tripled your salary? Would you stay or would you go?

Feeling like a fish out of water? We’re here to help with some great advice to help you settle in for the long haul.

Make your application stand out and watch a HUGE improvement on scoring an interview.

Salary, PTO, title… and everything in between! Almost anything is possible if you ask nicely.

From my experience, being prepared and understanding why a company might do something helps ease concerns about a given step.

Insurance is a niche industry, meaning some posting sites are better than others to find the best job openings.

The First 100 Days: When Insurance Agencies Ask for An Executive Business Plan

Patience is the art of playing the game in a process you didn’t create.

We all seek to love our career. Knowing where you are is the first step in managing things.

Life happens. You build a career in one community, but things change and you need to move.

Are we too quick to pre-judge based on faulty information or lack of information regarding the specific individual?

The most common question is, “What Am I Supposed to Write?” Our team’s most common response is, “Tell Your Story.”

What are the biggest life decisions you can make? In no particular order, these come to mind for me.

A very common question I get, especially this time of year, is what the job market looks like.

So, I was working with a candidate the other day and he mentioned spring break.

The term “Episodic” when referring to careers is growing in popularity.

One of the best changes I’ve seen in the job market the last couple of years is the inclusion of soft benefits.

Everyone wants something out of their career; I mean, that is why you go to work.

So I’m really excited! I just placed a producer with an awesome client.

It’s no secret that the insurance brokerage world increasingly predatory.

A recent candidate who I had helped secure a new job was really excited about their new company and was going to be starting in a week.

Knowledge is power. Use it to be clear that you’re the real deal.

I recently worked with a great candidate who found himself in an awful interview situation.

With a title like that this has to be a piece about government conspiracy or about compensation myths; right?

Now is the time to talk yourself up.

We’ve all been there before and the odds are that many of us will be there again someday; new.

If you’re a task-oriented person you enter a job search to get yourself into a new job.

Candidates always tell me that resigning is hard; and it certainly can be.

Resigning is often a stressful action for many.

You’ve landed interviews with multiple companies. Congratulations!

So we’ve all been there. You are in an interview and the hiring manager asks a question that has an embarrassing answer.

One of my candidates recently shared a story with me about his last job.

I recently had a candidate resign from a job and it was a less than pleasant experience.

The salary and health insurance looks great. You scan the rest of the benefits package and, oh no, there’s a problem!

It is natural to have a few lingering questions when considering a job offer from a new employer.