State Farm Mock Interview

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The Insurance industry boasts new trends and developments quite frequently. How do you stay on top of these changes?

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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.

Being 'in-the-know' within the Insurance industry takes dedication as it is an ever-changing landscape. Talk to the interviewer about the ways in which you pursue further learning activities, be it reading blogs, periodicals, or attending lectures, and any other methods you employ to stay on top of new developments in the Insurance industry.

Kevin Downey

"I find it very exciting to research and study new trends and ideas in the Insurance marketplace. I have a few favorite blogs that I subscribe to. This way, I receive quick updates in my inbox every morning. If I find solid interest, or need clarification on any of the topics, I will research the concept or trend further."

Kevin Downey

"In order to stay up to date on insurance industry trends, I subscribe to a variety of google alerts. I am also an avid reader who follows industry influencers. With that said, I love to learn about new resources! Which are your favorite methods of staying on top of industry trends?"

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I subscribe to some Insurance groups & companies to stay in the know of new trends & developments. Do you have resource recommendations & your favorite method for staying on top of industry trends?

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This is a nice start! If you can, add in details on what these subscribed resources are, exactly. Nice question at the end - this shows your desire to learn and be in-the-know.

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30State Farm Interview Questions & Answers

Education

1.Tell me about your post-secondary experience and how it prepared you for a career with State Farm?

Behavioral

2.Do you consider yourself a creative thinker in the workplace or do you prefer to follow a predetermined set of rules?

Education

3.Have you obtained any Insurance related certifications or licenses?

Behavioral

4.Would you rather work face to face with clients, or behind the scenes in a more research and analysis based role?

Career Goals

5.At State Farm we prefer to hire individuals with longevity in mind. Where do you see your career 5 years from now?

Behavioral

6.Do you prefer to work with clients on their business/commercial insurance needs, or health/life insurance needs? Why?

Education

7.The Insurance industry boasts new trends and developments quite frequently. How do you stay on top of these changes?

Experience

8.How do you feel globalization has affected the Insurance industry?

Experience

9.Since beginning your career in Insurance, what do you feel has been the most significant industry change?

Experience

10.In your most recent position, what was the size of your client portfolio? Was that manageable for you?

Experience

11.Insurance contracts can be detailed and lengthy. How do you help your clients to understand their Insurance contract?

Education

12.Within State Farm, many of our positions require a bachelor's or master's degree. Have you considered furthering your education in order to advance your career?

Behavioral

13.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

Experience

14.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

Behavioral

15.When have you had to think quickly in response to sudden change?

Experience

16.What type of work environment allows you to be the most productive?

Communication

17.Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

Communication

18.Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.

Communication

19.What do you know about the culture at State Farm?

Customer Experience

20.How would you describe your relationship with your customers or clients?

Leadership

21.What leadership qualities do you possess?

Communication

22.How do you respond to feedback?

Behavioral

23.What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

Behavioral

24.Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

Behavioral

25.When have you shown great integrity at work?

Experience

26.What are your salary expectations?

Experience

27.Do you feel performance should be rewarded over experience?

Experience

28.How often do you take work home with you?

Behavioral

29.How do you feel about the more monotonous aspects of the job?

Behavioral

State Farm Mock Interview

The Insurance industry boasts new trends and developments quite frequently. How do you stay on top of these changes?

30State Farm Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me about your post-secondary experience and how it prepared you for a career with State Farm?

2.Do you consider yourself a creative thinker in the workplace or do you prefer to follow a predetermined set of rules?

3.Have you obtained any Insurance related certifications or licenses?

4.Would you rather work face to face with clients, or behind the scenes in a more research and analysis based role?

5.At State Farm we prefer to hire individuals with longevity in mind. Where do you see your career 5 years from now?

6.Do you prefer to work with clients on their business/commercial insurance needs, or health/life insurance needs? Why?

7.The Insurance industry boasts new trends and developments quite frequently. How do you stay on top of these changes?

8.How do you feel globalization has affected the Insurance industry?

9.Since beginning your career in Insurance, what do you feel has been the most significant industry change?

10.In your most recent position, what was the size of your client portfolio? Was that manageable for you?

11.Insurance contracts can be detailed and lengthy. How do you help your clients to understand their Insurance contract?

12.Within State Farm, many of our positions require a bachelor's or master's degree. Have you considered furthering your education in order to advance your career?

13.How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

14.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

15.When have you had to think quickly in response to sudden change?

16.What type of work environment allows you to be the most productive?

17.Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

18.Tell me about an error or mistake you made because of a breakdown in communication from you or one of your team members.

19.What do you know about the culture at State Farm?

20.How would you describe your relationship with your customers or clients?

21.What leadership qualities do you possess?

22.How do you respond to feedback?

23.What causes you to feel dissatisfied on the job?

24.Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

25.When have you shown great integrity at work?

26.What are your salary expectations?

27.Do you feel performance should be rewarded over experience?

28.How often do you take work home with you?

29.How do you feel about the more monotonous aspects of the job?

30.Have you ever been in a position where you supported an unpopular company policy?