TIAA Mock Interview

Practice 28 TIAA interview questions covering financial services, retirement planning, and client-focused values.

Question 26 of 28

What are your salary expectations?

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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

The best way to discuss your salary expectations are to use your current earnings as an example. Be open, and honest. Transparency is the best choice when salary based questions arise.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"Currently, I earn a base salary of 45,000 per year plus a potential 20% annual bonus. Last year my earnings were 52,000 and I would like to stay in the same range or slightly higher."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I am currently making 100,000 per year with two bonus opportunities. I am looking for compensation that is aligned with the role and provides opportunity for growth."

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I am currently making over 6 figures without being with a broker/dealer. I would definitely need to make a lateral move with the ability to increase each year.

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It's great you know what you want and are direct about it. You come across as confident and capable. It's also good that you don't definitively define your current salary but still give the interviewer an idea of where you're at. You might also flip the question around on them and ask what they're looking to pay. Additionally, it's always a good idea to remind the interviewer of the skills, experience, and qualities you bring to the table so they understand your worth. Good job!

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28TIAA Interview Questions & Answers

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

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.When it comes to Insurance, would you rather work face to face with clients, or in the background in a research and analysis based role?

5.At TIAA 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 TIAA many of our positions require a Bachelors or Masters Degree. Have you considered furthering your education in order to advance your career?

TIAA Mock Interview

What are your salary expectations?

28TIAA Interview Questions & Answers

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

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.When it comes to Insurance, would you rather work face to face with clients, or in the background in a research and analysis based role?

5.At TIAA 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 TIAA many of our positions require a Bachelors or Masters 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 TIAA?

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?