A Guide For Employers Hiring Insurance Candidates Who Are Just Starting Their Careers

Julia Yurchak, a talent sourcing, acquisition, and management specialist from Keller Executive Search, gave her take on hiring for early-career insurance roles in an article for College Recruiter. 

She advised engaging with young talent from as early as high school through the first years of college. Companies that follow this strategy can build more robust talent pipelines than those that wait until graduation to connect with candidates.     

Julia said that this approach is very effective when Keller Executive Search partners with insurance companies to hire young talent, because Keller helps them highlight the aspects that really matter to the graduates of today. This includes clear pathways for progression, flexible work arrangements that blend structure and autonomy, and meaningful mentorship programs.

The benefits of this strategy are twofold, Julia noted. Employers have a say in the development of their future workforce, and students get to discover career opportunities they might not have otherwise considered. 

The key is to create those early points of contact to help young talent see a future in insurance, rather than trying to recruit them after they’ve already set their sights on a different field, Julia explained. 

Head to College Recruiter to read what the rest of the article had to say. 

About College Recruiter

College Recruiter is an all-female-owned small business and media company that helps employers connect with students, recent graduates, and others who are in the first five years of their careers through a variety of products. 

It posts articles, podcasts, and videos geared towards helping both job seekers and employers. It also assists large companies in placing talent at scale in entry-level, part-time, seasonal, and internship positions.