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3 ways leaders can connect with their teams
Commercial Lines Business Leader of Customer and Agency Services Kevin Maher shares tips for connecting with others
by: Kevin Maher, Commerical Lines Business Leader of Customer and Agency Services
3 min read
3 ways you can prepare for your first internship or full-time role after college
You got the offer, so what's next? Here's how to prepare before your start date
by: Aimee, Recruiter
1 min read
The power of apprecation
Tips for showing appreciation in the workplace
by: Jason, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
5 reasons people stay with a company
With all the job choices out there, here are the top reasons people stick with their company for years
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
How to make continuing your professional development a year-round priority
Progressive’s Business Leader of Talent Acquisition Neil Lenane shares why professional development is important and tips on how you can constantly grow.
by: Neil Lenane, Business Leader Talent Acquisition
3 min read
Benefits of taking breaks at work
Self-care tips to help you reset and bring your best self to work
by: Jason, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
3 min read
Ask a Recruiter: Tips for setting up your profile on job networking sites
Hear a recruiter's tips for maximizing your exposure on job networking sites by setting up a profile that'll get you noticed.
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
3 min read
How to prepare for a technical screening
Following these tips can help you ace the tech screening portion of an IT interview
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
Ask a Recruiter: How to be confident in an interview
Nervous about an upcoming job interview? Hear a Progressive recruiter’s top 10 tips for being confident in an interview
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
3 min read
Career development tips remote workers should know
Keep your career trending in the right direction while working from home
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
1 min read
Ask a Recruiter: Can educators switch careers to insurance?
Hear a recruiter’s thoughts on whether an educator’s skills could help land them a job in insurance
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
How to write a good resume that will get you noticed
Resume writing tips to help you successfully land a job interview
by: Kim, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
3 Reasons why insurance is a good career
Looking for a place to build a career? Look no further than insurance
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
How to successfully network
Boost your career with these networking tips
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
3 min read
How to identify and highlight your transferable skills
Know what they are and how to use them to impress recruiters
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
What to look for in a company
Find a company you can commit to by looking for these qualities in an employer
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
4 min read
Workplace mental health benefits
Learn what to look for when researching a company’s benefit package
by: Kathleen, Associate Manager of Recruitment Marketing
1 min read
How to change careers
How one employee went from waiting tables to providing HR support at Progressive
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
How to prepare for a job interview
Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for your next job interview
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
Contact center jobs can lead to opportunities
An unexpected first step can lead to the career of your dreams
by: Brian, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
2 min read
Starting your career at Progressive
Leveraging learnings to progress your career
by: Jason, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
3 min read
Finding a job that speaks your language
How a Classical Language degree led to an unlikely career in IT
by: Keisha, Recruitment Marketing Specialist Loan-in
3 min read
A Claims role leads to lifelong career fulfillment
How a social worker turned claims rep became an analyst
by: Jolinda, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
3 min read
Leading from the heart
Balancing faith, family, marriage, and motherhood in the insurance industry
by: Keisha, Recruitment Marketing Specialist Loan-in
7 min read
Applying a growth mindset for career success
IT manager’s passion for learning takes her from Pakistan to Progressive
by: Jolinda, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
4 min read
Leap of faith leads to fulfilling career for new mom
How a career change changed my life
by: Keisha, Recruitment Marketing Specialist Loan-in
3 min read
From military personnel to civilian professional
How to navigate the interview
by: Julie, Recruitment Manager
3 min read
5 things to consider when applying to a job you’re overqualified for
Don’t let your experience count you out
by: Jodi, Senior Talent Advisor
3 min read
How to choose a mentor
A 30-year Progressive employee shares her secret for finding a professional mentor
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
Is tech right for you?
An inside look at a digital front-end developer role
by: Keisha, Recruitment Marketing Specialist Loan-in
3 min read
5 actions to take to succeed in your new role
How to make a smooth transition
by: Lindsey, Recruiter
2 min read
Take control of your career. Here’s how!
Be ready when opportunity arises
by: Cole, Recruitment Manager
4 min read
Dos and don’ts of applying to Progressive
Haven’t heard back about your job application? Here’s what you can do
by: Beth, Senior Recruiter
3 min read
What to do when you didn’t get the job
How to move on and prepare for your next job opportunity
by: Julie, Senior Recruiter
3 min read
A recruiter’s guide to your best interview answers
Good, better, best responses to interview sample questions
by: Stephanie, Recruiter
4 min read
A recruiter’s guide to job searching
Use job boards and social networking sites to your advantage
by: Sarah, Human Resources Consultant
4 min read
Want to be truly happy in your next job? Follow these 4 steps
Focus your job search on roles that will make you successful & happy
by: Beth, Senior Recruiter
3 min read
Know the tech at each step: A guide for today’s job seeker
Get familiar with the tech you'll encounter in the interview process
4 min read
Phone interviews: Answer the call to a new career
Learn the best practices for phone screen interviews
by: Kathy, Leadership Development Consultant
2 min read
Take that feedback…and make it work for you
How interview feedback can lead you to career success
by: Kathy, Leadership Development Consultant
3 min read
How to prepare for a video interview
Display your skills and interests in your next video interview
by: Christian, Recruitment Marketing Specialist
2 min read
Five tips to ace your next virtual interview
Your virtual interview is your chance to show why you want the job
by: Amy, Recruiter
2 min read
4 best practices for working from home success
How to support an organization & keep a healthy work-life balance
by: Kathy, Recruiter
2 min read
Questions you should be asking when interviewing
Focused and open-ended interview questions could help you secure the job
by: Alexandra, Recruiter
3 min read
Interview buzzkills are common. Avoiding them is easy
Don’t let interview buzzkills ruin your chances for getting the job
by: Sarah, HR Consultant Lead
3 min read
