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Career Tip of the Week | Optimising Your CV for Today's Recruiters

Skills Are Your Superpower - Optimising Your CV for Today’s Recruiters: Advice from Ageas's Grace Clark As recruitment evolves, companies are moving towards skills-based hiring, placing greater importance on what you can do, rather than how long you’ve done it. Grace Clark, Internal Recruitment Resourcer at Ageas, believes this change opens the door for a more diverse range of candidates. The key?

28/07/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to Prepare for Your Job Interview

Tailoring Your Insurance Career Path: Advice from Sedgwick’s Phoebe Millin   In a competitive industry like insurance, standing out starts with intention — how you present yourself, how you shape your application, and how well your values align with a company’s culture. We spoke with Phoebe Millin , Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Sedgwick , to gather expert guidance for early-career p

18/07/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to Prepare for Your Job Interview

Unlock valuable insights from industry experts with our weekly Career Tips! How to Prepare for a Job Interview: Insights from CNA Hardy’s Talent Acquisition Manager, Ben McGrath  Job interviews can feel daunting, no matter how experienced you are. But with the right preparation and mindset, they can also be an opportunity to shine. We spoke with Ben McGrath, Talent Acquisition Manager at CNA

04/07/2025 Read more

The Ultimate Career Planning Guide for Insurance Professionals

Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career in the insurance industry, having a solid career plan is essential. The insurance sector offers diverse opportunities across underwriting, claims, risk management, broking, operations, and more. However, navigating career progression requires strategic planning, upskilling, and networking. This guide breaks it down into actionable

10/03/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | How to stand out in your job search

Unlock valuable insights from industry experts with our weekly Career Tips! This week, Ruth Westbrook , Lead Recruiter at Travelers Europe , shares expert advice on standing out in the hiring process and making a strong impression with your application. 🗣 Ruth shared: 👉 Company values matter Hiring decisions aren’t just about skills—they’re also about cultural fit. Check out an organisation’s valu

23/02/2025 Read more

Career Insights from Apprentices and Industry Experts

Apprenticeship Week 2025 was a celebration of learning, growth, and opportunity in the insurance industry. Throughout the week, we heard from apprentices at Aon, Zurich, and Markel about their journeys, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the advice they’d give to future apprentices. Apprenticeships offer a valuable opportunity to earn while learning, gain hands-on experience, and work towards in

17/02/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | The power of internships and apprenticeships

Unlock valuable insights from industry experts with our weekly Career Tips! As it's Apprenticeship week we wanted to bring back these valuable tips from, Georgie Thompson , HR Apprentice at Aon , who shared her thoughts on how internships and apprenticeships pave the way for long-term career success. 🗣 Georgie offers practical advice: 👉 Blend studying with experience Apprenticeships allow you to c

16/02/2025 Read more

Career Tip of the Week | Making the most of the role you are in

Unlock valuable insights from industry experts with our weekly Career Tips! This week, Lindsey Atkinson , Talent Acquisition Business Partner at QBE Europe , shares advice on making the most of the role you're in! 🗣 Lindsey shared her thoughts on: " How should candidates approach jobs that might not be their "dream job" but are a good opportunity for their career?" Get Those Skills Think of it thi

05/02/2025 Read more

Feeling Stuck in Your Career? How to Reignite Your Path Forward

Career stagnation is common, and it often signals a need for change. You may feel a lack of purpose, be going through the motions or simply losing enthusiasm by the end of each week. This feeling of disconnect can stem from personal or professional factors - perhaps you’re ready for a new challenge, facing team dynamics issues, or need a reset due to changes in your life. Recognising the need for

14/01/2025 Read more

Tips for navigating your Insurance career: September roundup

Expert tips for navigating your insurance career: August roundup The insurance industry is a dynamic and rewarding field, offering diverse opportunities for growth and development. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance your career, navigating the job market effectively is key. Here are four invaluable tips from top industry experts to help you succeed.  This month we asked Mike B

14/10/2024 Read more

How to Evaluate Your Skillset When Job Hunting

In today's job market, there's an increased focus on skills-based hiring - especially with inclusive recruitment processes and tools that help employers quickly identify the right candidates. Your skills are your most valuable asset, and knowing what they are will help you align with the best job opportunities while identifying areas for growth. As many organisations face challenges in finding tal

09/10/2024 Read more

How to maintain resilience in your job search

Searching for a new job can often feel like running a marathon rather than a sprint. With the average job search for the ideal job taking anywhere from three months to over a year, it’s essential to stay resilient, even in the face of rejections and setbacks. The key to this is to develop strategies that help you maintain energy, focus and positivity throughout the process. Here are seven ways&nbs

17/09/2024 Read more

Tips for navigating your Insurance career: August roundup

Expert tips for navigating your insurance career: August roundup The insurance industry is a dynamic and rewarding field, offering diverse opportunities for growth and development. Whether you're just starting out or you’re looking to advance your career in insurance, navigating the job market effectively is key. To help you with this, each month we ask some industry experts for their top tips to

29/08/2024 Read more

Tips for navigating your Insurance career: July roundup

The insurance industry is a dynamic and rewarding field, offering diverse opportunities for growth and development. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance your career, navigating the job market effectively is key. We asked industry experts, Emma Lillis from Amwins Global Risks, Gemma Arnold from Gallagher Re, Charlie Jones from Aviva and Jonathan Turner from Gallagher Specialty, for th

23/07/2024 Read more

How to write a Killer Cover Letter

To help those applying for a new role using the iCAN Apply Jobs Board , we explain why it is important to include a cover letter when applying for jobs – and provide tips to writing a killer cover letter. When it comes to applying for a new job, your CV is often considered to be the most important document. However, the cover letter you send along with it is just as important in helping you to sta

28/02/2023 Read more