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Question 5 of 32
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Degree and/or Certification
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Emily McMannes is an organizational leader with 20 years' experience interviewing and hiring a variety of candidates in both a global organization (AstraZeneca) and a university environment (Texas A&M University).
Theoretically, the interviewer will have this information on paper from your resume, and you would not be there if you did not meet their minimum educational requirements. They want to get to know you. It doesn't even have to be insurance-specific. They want to know what you like and why you liked it.

Emily McMannes is an organizational leader with 20 years' experience interviewing and hiring a variety of candidates in both a global organization (AstraZeneca) and a university environment (Texas A&M University).
Focus on describing your positive educational experiences, whether it be in a degree program or other means. For example, you could mention that you took a course offered by your company, enjoyed a particular aspect of your degree program (marketing, for example), or are focused on continuous improvement. "Education" does not need to mean a formal degree, so if you don't have one, don't worry if the position does not require it!

Emily McMannes is an organizational leader with 20 years' experience interviewing and hiring a variety of candidates in both a global organization (AstraZeneca) and a university environment (Texas A&M University).
Avoid not having a concrete, positive, educational experience. It could be a course you took that made you feel empowered or a formal degree. But having nothing to talk about would be detrimental!

Emily McMannes is an organizational leader with 20 years' experience interviewing and hiring a variety of candidates in both a global organization (AstraZeneca) and a university environment (Texas A&M University).
"While studying for my undergraduate degree in XX field (or certification in XX), I particularly enjoyed the marketing and sales portion. I believe that background will lend itself well to an Insurance Assistant role."

Emily McMannes is an organizational leader with 20 years' experience interviewing and hiring a variety of candidates in both a global organization (AstraZeneca) and a university environment (Texas A&M University).
"In my previous role, I was fortunate to be offered the opportunity to sign up for several company-sponsored seminars. I gained a great deal of knowledge and interest in those most geared toward marketing. I feel that experience will lend itself well to an Insurance Assistant role."

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