How to Start a New Career in the Insurance Field

Are you looking at changing careers? Does a job in insurance give you hopes for a successful life change? Forbes says even when you have no experience in the field, you can show employers that you have a lot to offer. We give you four tips to help you make the switch in this blog.

Explore Your Career Options

Insurance is a broad industry with many levels and job types. You have many avenues to consider when you switch to an insurance career. Marketing and advertising is one direction you can select. Communications specialties is another area in insurance. Sales is another subset in the industry. You can also go with research and data collection. Becoming an insurance broker with an insurance network is a popular position because of the schedule and networking.

Make a New Resume That Includes Skills for Your New Position

When you pick the path you want to take, it is time to prepare your marketing tools. You are presenting yourself to the industry. Forbes says you should showcase your talents and skills by writing a concise, one-page resume listing your biggest strengths first. Resumes should fit on one page, two at the most, but additional pages are only when you have extensive military or volunteer information to list. Clear and concise is the goal.

Find Jobs Requiring No Experience

An online search for insurance careers needing no experience or will train is a fantastic place to start looking for a new job. Job descriptions list duties and responsibilities. The information will give you a clear representation of how your skills apply to the job post. Many recruiters and human resource managers list duties by importance. Reading all the post will help you see which opportunities closely match your skills and interests. Keep a list of all the positions you apply for so that you can easily follow-up with an email or phone call.

Create Custom Cover Letters for Each Company

Personalizing cover letters sets you apart from other applicants. Find out who the hiring manager is and address the cover letter to them. Use current events and information you can glean online to be specific about why you want to work for the company. For instance, if an insurance broker encourages volunteer work, you can say how much you admire the charity choice or working for a client who shares your beliefs and values.

Remember, you are marketing yourself. You need to stand out in good ways no matter which career choice you pick. Immersing yourself in the insurance industry and career path you choose can help you learn about the expectations of the job so that you can put your best foot forward during the interview.

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