A well-written resume will give you an advantage when you apply for your next insurance position. It shows your attention to detail, your professionalism, and your dedication to getting hired. If you need to get your resume together and you’re not sure how it helps to follow a few tips.
Resume content differs based on your industry and the position to which you’re applying. The hiring manager will be looking for specific content to show you’re a good match for the job. One of the most important things you can do is to customize your resume to the job—rather than submit a generic version. It will help anyone who reads your resume easily make connections between your skills and experience and how they qualify you for the job.
Keep it simple
A hiring manager only has limited time, especially if the insurance company is looking to make a fast hiring choice. So, if he or she has a pile of resumes to review, you can imagine how little time there is to scan each one. If your resume is easy to read with an emphasis on key information, it’s much easier to attract the attention of the hiring manager.
Content to include based on the type of position
Depending on the job you’re applying for, a hiring manager may be looking for specific types of information:
- Claims adjustor. If you specialize in automotive damage, include information about your experience with vehicles, including any related training and abilities. Other qualifications include strong analytical and communication skills.
- Insurance agent. As the face of the company, you’ll need to be able to maintain its reputation and integrity with clients. Qualifications to include are policy knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, and a positive, personable attitude.
- As underwriter positions are decreasing in availability, you need to be able to impress. You’ll want to show you’re knowledgeable and experienced. A degree in finance, along with certifications and training programs, will help you stay in high demand.
Sections to include
A chronological format is a good option for your insurance resume to follow. It includes a logical flow of information, with key points bulleted and even bolded. The following are good sections to include:
- Objective statement. This should be the opening of your resume. It sums up in about two sentences who you are and why you’re qualified for the job. You may wish to include keywords or phrases you’ve pulled from the job description.
- Qualifications. This is a summary of your skills and experience that match you to the position. Lead with the top required qualifications, as listed in the job description. Include anything that qualifies you or makes you a unique fit for the job.
- Work experience. Starting with your most recent job and working backwards, you may wish to cap your work experience in the past 5-10 years. Only include jobs that are applicable to the position to which you’re applying, unless leaving out a position will create a noticeable gap.
- Include your college, date graduated, and degree earned. If you haven’t gone to college, you can include your high school and the date you graduated.
- This is the last section of your insurance resume. Only include certifications that apply to the job.
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