How to Answer: Within USAA many of our positions require a Bachelor's degree with over 5 years of experience in your field. Why should we hire you into this role?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an USAA job interview.
9. Within USAA many of our positions require a Bachelor's degree with over 5 years of experience in your field. Why should we hire you into this role?
How to Answer
While it may not be required for all positions, some roles within USAA may require over 5 years of experience for professional level positions. Browsing their website, roles in areas such as Information Technology, Audit and Insurance, these roles require several years of experience including a Bachelor's degree. If you do not have the years of experience but do possess the schooling and vice versa, explain to the interviewer your skills that are a match for the role and how you would be the best candidate. Offering inside information as to what specific areas of the job description you have experience with and providing some examples would be a great way to answer this question.
Written by Jessica H. on March 15th, 2023
1st Answer Example
"I currently have a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and have considered completing my MBA through online coursework on the weekends and evenings. For this Senior Director role of Life Insurance at USAA, I know that it requires 8 years of experience. I have worked with life insurance for 5 years and have offered both whole and life insurance policies."
Written by Jessica H. on March 15th, 2023
2nd Answer Example
"I am always open to additional training and coursework. Since I already have my MBA, I would not return to full time studies; however learning opportunities are really what I am looking for. In this role at USAA as a Senior Risk Analyst, I understand you are looking for experience in risk management. I have 5 years in that space, as well as experience in the audit and financial space."
Written by Jessica H. on March 15th, 2023