A little while ago, I applied for an internal position I really, really wanted. It meshed well with my skills and enthusiasm for insurance. It also would have helped me grow in ways that I would not have thought possible this early on in my career. I did some interview prep, including mock interviews, and … Read more
Here I was again, staring at my keyboard, eyes unfocused and filling with some ineffable emotion. It was happening once a day, and while I was better at managing it with breathing techniques and keeping positive images around me, that creeping, gaping monster was there to sing a sad song when I had let feed. … Read more
You’ve been keeping in contact with a recruiter or hiring manager at a company you really think would be a great fit for you, and after months they have finally called you to let you know that your dream job is available and they want you to apply! Fantastic, congrats! However, when you open the … Read more
We’ve had a couple of articles on negotiation recently where we have discussed the importance of becoming a good negotiator, some basic strategies and some intermediate ones. Negotiating can be uncomfortable, and you might want to avoid it as much as you can, but there are a few times in your career where negotiating well … Read more
Ever since I launched ChatWithTony.com a couple of months ago, as a way to give back to the industry, and even more since I made a public offer to help the 4,300 affected State Farm employees find new roles, I have a LOT of career conversations with fellow insurance pros. Usually to the tune of … Read more