10162123Insurance Careers
Course Information
Description
This course will provide the student with an overview of the opportunities available in the insurance industry. This class will discuss positions at both the company and agency level. In addition, the students will learn to develop a resume, learn how to build a network in the industry, discuss proper interviewing techniques and how to go after the position that best meets their career goals and desires. The class stresses interaction so that students can achieve the objectives.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Develop an awareness of all facets of insurance employment and the skills necessary for each role.
    Assessment Strategies
    By providing an oral reflection in class on what was learned.
    By answering a set of questions on Blackboard with regards to traits and positions.
    Criteria
    Student's reflection presents insight about the various jobs available in the industry..
    Student can describe some of the skills necessary for each position.
    Students can describe their own skills and how they meet the requirements of certain employment opportunities to the class.

  2. Research insurance careers and match them to the personal interest and skills.
    Assessment Strategies
    In a 2-3 page paper, the student has summarized a specific position in the industry and the match to the student s abilities and career goals.
    By asking specific job related questions of a guest speaker.
    By orally presenting their research in class and asking questions of other students regarding their employment research.
    Criteria
    Student can communicate why a specific employment opportunity is or isn't a match for student.
    Student has gained an understanding of the resources available for researching employment opportunities.

  3. Identify appropriate resources to develop a successful networking system.
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting a 2-3 page paper that describes an association, how it would be used to build career success, and the benefits it would provide to a person employed in the insurance industry.
    By orally presenting their findings in class.
    By asking 2-3 questions of a guest speaker that exhibits knowledge of networking.
    Criteria
    Student researches network groups within the industry or are beneficial to the insurance industry.
    Student's reflection presents insight about the benefits of networking for career success.
    Student's reflection accurately describes the network or association they researched.
    Student orally presents the results of the research.

  4. Develop resume and interview skills.
    Assessment Strategies
    Student submits a resume, cover letter, thank you note and resignation letter to instructor.
    Student submits 5 written examples of interview questions.
    Participating in an interview in class, an on-line discussion, and submitting an experience summary.
    Criteria
    Student has a resume and cover letter to use in searching for employment.
    Student's reflection presents insight about key points to include in a resume and cover letter.
    Student presents a realistic picture of their employment and education history.
    Student develops comfort with verbally describing their skills and career goals.