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I really do not mean to be rude, but quite honestly, how do you expect to reach your career goals with no experience? You must start off freshman or sophomore year interning in order to get better internships your senior year in order to qualify for an entry level job.
I did not go to a top college, work 3 internships, and learn to speak several other languages to be a glorified secretary, but here I am. I would have taken a sales job (though I am incredibly introverted) if that was all I had the option to take. Frankly, sales jobs are going to be your best track to any job in business because you do not have the credentials and experience needed for most cubical jobs.
You need to look outside of Florida for a job and be willing to go anywhere. What college did you go to that makes you PAY to be connected to alumni? Ick.
I went to the University of South Florida. Being the eighth largest public university in the nation, you would think their network to connect with alumni would not be so greedy. lol.
A catastrophe claims adjuster does NOT work within normal business hours. If you want to go that route, apply for the call center claims positions at any insurance company in your area. They will work set hours, although not always 9-5. If you are bi-lingual, all the better. Once you get your foot in the door and learn the ropes you start working your way up the ladder. That is how it works in the business world. You don't get to start in the primo jobs from the get go. Are you willing to relocate? If so, I would suggest Wisconsin. They are home to several major carriers and will have the opportunities you seek. It is very unusual in the insurance claims sector to move there from a sales spot.
Yes, I am aware that catastrophe claim adjusters don't work normal business hours. In fact, I am aware that they have to travel extensively for work. I didn't mind that though because I like to travel (one of the reasons I don't want to work weekends) and the job just seems very interesting.
I am willing to relocate, but not to Wisconsin. I am from Florida and I just wouldn't be able to take Wisconsin's winters. The last time I went to that part of the country was to visit Chicago a few years ago. It was June and it was too cold for me. lol.
I went to the University of South Florida. Being the eighth largest public university in the nation, you would think their network to connect with alumni would not be so greedy. lol.
The website indicates that they charge ALUMNI for career services, not current students.
Are you on LinkedIn? You should be setting up informational interviews in the insurance industry with alumni you find through LinkedIn. If you can't message the people through LinkedIn, try to find them through the alumni directory at USF Alumni - Search Alumni Directory. Informational interviews are a great way of networking since there is no expectation of actual job leads, but could potentially lead to them later.
Yes, I am aware that catastrophe claim adjusters don't work normal business hours. In fact, I am aware that they have to travel extensively for work. I didn't mind that though because I like to travel (one of the reasons I don't want to work weekends) and the job just seems very interesting.
I am willing to relocate, but not to Wisconsin. I am from Florida and I just wouldn't be able to take Wisconsin's winters. The last time I went to that part of the country was to visit Chicago a few years ago. It was June and it was too cold for me. lol.
You said in your previous post that you wanted to be a cat adjuster because they do work normal business hours. Don't get me wrong, a cat adjuster is a great job, just not something you will get with no work experience. Also cat adjusters are gone for weeks on end and it isn't "fun" travel. Think about the tornadoes that ripped through the country last week and the damage and devastation--that is where you would be right now if you were a cat adjuster--and with devastation that widespread, plan to be there for 2 or 3 months.
Again, there are a lot of listings in Florida for entry level claims jobs. The fact that you want to be a Cat adjuster down the road will play in your favor for getting one of those positions.
Yes, I am aware that catastrophe claim adjusters don't work normal business hours. In fact, I am aware that they have to travel extensively for work. I didn't mind that though because I like to travel (one of the reasons I don't want to work weekends) and the job just seems very interesting.
I am willing to relocate, but not to Wisconsin. I am from Florida and I just wouldn't be able to take Wisconsin's winters. The last time I went to that part of the country was to visit Chicago a few years ago. It was June and it was too cold for me. lol.
Work related travel is far from glamorous. Traveling for work (for a typical office type job at least) means you fly somewhere, work on site between 8-5, then you go back to a hotel where you sit in a room alone and spend from 6-11pm preparing for the next day. Traveling for work means you are working 70 hours/week and the only places you see are airports, taxis and conference rooms. Traveling for work almost never gives an opportunity to sightsee.
indeed.com has 198 jobs posted for claims adjusters in Florida. I quickly looked and there were several for entry level. The cat. adjusters need experience, but this is a place to start. remember to research the companies before you go to an interview.
Several people have given sound advice, I am sure you should be able to find an adjuster job in Florida.
I don't like the hours for one, as most sales jobs do not put you on a set schedule. They often require working late nights and all weekend.
That's retail sales. Depending on what you sell, you can pretty much work a 9-5, Monday through Friday. I worked in B2B telecommunications sales, and those were my hours.
I don't like working in stores, which most sales jobs put you in.
Again, you're talking retail. There are also inside sales positions, where you'd be working in an office, or outside sales, where you'd be on the road.
I don't like "up selling". I am very very bad at lying. Most companies want you to convince customers that they NEED the product you are selling. I am very bad at this.
If you don't believe in the product or service you sell, or in the company that you work for, of course you will be bad at selling. The modern-day sales profession is not about bilking people out of their hard-earned money. It's about uncovering a need, and demonstrating how your product or service can fill that need. It's about building relationships. It's not easy, but it is a great training ground and can be lucrative.
I always wanted a cliched office job after college and those just seem to not even exist. You know, those 8-5 jobs where you do similar tasks each day? I considered working in insurance after college. My career counselor at school pretty much told me that in this economy any hope for me starting a career in insurance would require me to work a sales job for at least a year.
The jobs are there - they might not be exactly what you want, but a year goes by so quickly. I have friends who sell insurance products, payroll and human resource services, industrial products, and these people all work 9-5, or close to it. The only reason that I work odd hours is that I like it that way.
I am now hoping to get a banking job. They might work me all weekend but at least I will have my evenings free.
the op doesn't want to work in sales....i think thats pretty fair
I understand that part of it. What I also understand is that, in this economy, people don't really have the luxury to focus on what it is that they won't do. He wants to work in an office 9-5, no weekends. Doing what? If not sales, then customer service, perhaps? Claims specialist? They may not be sales positions, but they come with their own frustrations.
Look, we all have aspects of our jobs that we don't care for. But we all have to start somewhere. And if you have to spend a year doing something that's not your dream job - so what. It's a lousy year, not a life sentence. But that's for the OP to figure out - what he can and will contribute to a prospective company.
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