Author: Great Insurance Jobs

Remember the fax machine?  Life seemed much easier then.  It was sandwiched between mail-in resumes and the eventual email attachments.    The shiny roll of fax paper is something those familiar with will never get out of their minds.  Some of us are still trying to figure out how documents got transported in real-time through a phone line.

One thing is certain: resumes don't get jobs; they get interviews. Using AI platforms like Gemini and ChatGPT to create your optimized resume is undoubtedly helping you get noticed by robots (applicant tracking systems) and humans like never before. But here's the catch: many job seekers who finally get the interview fail miserably. Employers notice a massive increase in qualified resumes, only to be disappointed after the interview.

Our clients are all asking: Is there a foolproof strategy to find and hire talent for those hard-to-fill positions?  In the rapidly evolving talent acquisition changes of 2024, with artificial intelligence gaining momentum, many employers feel the pressure and wonder if this technology is giving their competitors an edge.

It's hard enough to do a job search these days!  You apply to jobs you know you can do and never hear back from the employer.  Even worse, you may be doing a job search online and not even realizing you are getting scammed.   

Oh no…not another AI blog post! But wait, this one is written to give some insight into what I learned about the world of artificial intelligence and talent acquisition as I attended both the TATech conference and SHRM National in Chicago.

Have you ever applied to a job you know is a fit but have yet to hear back from the company to set an interview?  Job seekers are left in the dark and begin thinking they don't measure up. The reasons this happens are numerous; some you can control and others you have no chance.  

For any talent acquisition department, finding talent that others cannot is a huge advantage. One thing for sure is that the hundreds of tech companies that focus on finding talent using artificial intelligence want to pitch you every day. While some of these tools have serious promise, adoption will take time to figure out who to implement, measure, and report on.

Over two thousand new artificial intelligence recruiting products are either already being used or coming to market, all promising that they will get you hires while cutting your workload in half. Sounds great, right? If you are like most employers, you have not used any of them yet. We are at the "flip phone" stage, and most employers are waiting to see what technology will perform like promised.

Job boards are an integral part of the job search process. The challenge is the competition for the best jobs may never get you a chance for your resume to be selected for an interview. Sadly, who gets an interview and hired may be a numbers game. A serious job search should include more ways to connect to employers.

It's hard to find great people to hire lately. In the ever-evolving landscape talent acquisition, the traditional methods of evaluating candidates based solely on technical skills gradually give way to a more holistic approach.

Employment in the insurance industry is hot. Anyone in the industry knows it is going through a massive shuffling of talent as many retire (50% by 2028), and the challenge is to make the industry sexy enough to attract Gen Zs and Xs. In addition, the new cool insurtech jobs are getting much attention. What does all this mean? Tremendous opportunities are everywhere, and if you are looking to change jobs or get a job in the industry, 2024 will be your year!

If your recruiting budget is $100,000 a year, where will you spend it? Many companies make the mistake of following the same playbook they used in the previous year. Hopefully, you were able to look at all your hires (and their first-year retention) and figure out what source they originated from. The majority of companies' top five sources are:

No one wants even to hear the word COVID-19 ever again. It has changed the lives of so many in unmeasurable ways. It also changed the job market, how people get jobs, and how they think about careers. It has been a seismic shift that has frustrated employers and job seekers. As we adapt to the new normal, staying informed about how employers and job seekers connect is crucial.

Darden Restaurants recently added an AI Chatbot to their career site to help all job seekers in real-time with their application.

Seats on the 50-yard line tickets have long held an admired status. However, the appeal of the 20 and 30-yard line seats must often be recognized.

For many job seekers, getting an interview is like fishing. You throw resume bait to many employers with job openings, then sit back and wait to see if anyone bites. When you get the call for an interview, it's an exciting and nerve-wracking moment in your career journey.

The perfect hiring scenario looks something like this. You post a well-written job description, receive three outstanding candidates, set interviews, make an offer, and get an acceptance. It sounds dreamy, but we know it never happens that way.

Quiet quitting occurs when employees disengage from their roles and responsibilities without overtly expressing their intentions to leave. The "silent exit" can have enormous implications for your company, as disengaged employees can significantly impact your organization's productivity, morale, and overall health.

Landing a new job in Central Florida is exciting, but negotiating your salary can be nerve-wracking. The good news is that with careful preparation and the right approach, you can successfully navigate the salary negotiation phase and secure a compensation package that reflects your actual value. Here are five essential steps to help you master the art of salary negotiation:

With a significant portion of the workforce nearing retirement, insurance companies must adapt to attract and retain younger talent. While recruitment efforts have increased, retention remains a challenge, prompting a shift towards hiring older workers who bring extensive industry experience and insights. Embracing age-inclusive environments fosters loyalty, creativity, and customer understanding.

. In today's digital age, a personalized cover letter sets you apart from the competition and elevates your chances of securing interviews. A compelling cover letter can be your ticket to your dream job; don't miss this opportunity!