-: So my degree was in communication
and I really that helps me because
I manage the projects, so communicating with
the sales staff on what they did learn.
Communicating with our companies on what is like
and being able to communicate with others,
there's a lot of things that go into it.
But, also a degree in business and finance really helps,
because you'll be able to relate to the business owners,
relate to their budgets, be able to foresee
some of the potential numbers if there was a loss.
So, I would say communication, finance, even management.
Being involved in extracurriculars, being a part of teams.
We look for people who are detail-oriented,
social, can carry on conversations, can handle some of that.
Our office has only six people,
so it's really important to us that we find someone
who is going to be able to get along with everyone,
but still feel like they can express their opinion
in a polite and agreeable manner.
So if you were to get into the insurance industry,
the first thing is being licensed in the state,
so that's 40 hours of education,
either in a classroom or online.
Then, you take a test, and you get your license.
After that, you have certain continuing education
requirements to keep that license.
Then in the independent insurance agency world,
there are certifications just as
certified insurance counselor, certified
customer service representative, and those provide
more in depth training towards what your focus is.
There are companies that just sell for one, like State Farm
of Farmers they just sell for State Farm Farmers.
Independent brokers like me, we sell
for multiple different companies.
So figuring that out and then just connect with one of them.
Say hey, I'm looking to get in this industry,
could I talk to you about your job and your career.
We really like to see people who are interested
in insurance and kind of take that initiative to contact
us versus just sending in a resume and a cover letter.