Career Advice

Working in the insurance industry is a great place to land today — there are endless opportunities for professional growth and the field is ripe for fresh ideas and new perspectives to drive it into the future. Plus, depending on your role, you can have a large impact on people’s lives in their most vulnerable moments. But where do you begin as a new grad with no background in the industry? Luckily, there’s a standout program at PURE Insurance perfect for recent graduates of any major looking for a fulfilling career in the industry and the chance to grow a transferable skillset that will be invaluable in their long-term careers.

You might be heading out for the holiday break, but that doesn’t mean your internship or job search needs to come to a complete halt. In fact, this is a great time to continue looking for new opportunities and building out your network. To kick the new year off on the right foot, here are three reasons why this time of year is prime for career exploration:

Searching for internships and picking the one that’s best for you can be daunting. Looking for a program with a clear objective and a company that provides training and resources to meet them? Interns at McMaster-Carr find both of those elements.

Students who are experienced in software engineering have the world at their fingertips. Studies by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate that this field is set to grow rapidly — with a 25% increase in employment over the next nine years. The best way to guarantee a full-time position upon graduation is to shore up your resume with real-world experience working for companies that are leaders in the tech industry.

Accounting careers are growing rapidly and are considered to be one of the best business jobs out there today. That’s because accountants and auditors are in great demand, with a projected industry growth rate of 6% between now and 2031. All of this is great news for budding accountants, but where can you turn to find meaningful work that will utilize your skills? We’ve compiled a list of 8 great companies that can set you on the path to rapid career growth.

From doing your research on a company beforehand to reading up on the most common interview questions, preparation is the key to acing an interview. In a typical internship or job interview, once the interviewer is done asking their questions, they will ask if you have any questions for them. This isn’t to be polite — it’s a way to assess your skills further, while also giving you the chance to gain new information on the company and the position you’re interviewing for.

Fintech, or financial technology, is a growing industry prime for fresh, forward-thinking talent passionate about the integration of technology and financial services. Fintech encompasses everything from mobile banking to cryptocurrency, and is being embraced by even the most traditional of financial institutions as the way of the future. If you’re looking to break into fintech, you’ll want to take note of the companies in the space that are ready to support and nurture younger workers.

While more women continue to join the workforce, tech remains a male-dominated industry. In fact, female college first years are more likely than men to say they plan to major in a STEM field yet far more men end up with those degrees by senior year. And for those who do graduate with a STEM degree, the chances that they will find work in their field of study is much higher for men. Only 26% of female STEM majors end up working in a STEM role compared to 40% of their male classmates.

Your resume is the very first thing that potential employers see when considering your job application, and it can be daunting to sit down to write out short explanations of your campus involvement and work experience in a way that best highlights your skills. In fact, it takes time and patience to draft a great resume to ensure that it’s digestible and properly tells your story as a student and a new entrant to the workforce. But the work doesn’t end there.