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Part 2 – Creating a Stand-Out LinkedIn Presence: Tips from a Recruiter

While having a robust and polished profile on LinkedIn is essential, the real power of LinkedIn is derived from using it to build relationships, showcase expertise and open doors to new opportunities. Whether you’re exploring new career paths or deepening industry connections, actively engaging on LinkedIn can significantly amplify your professional presence. Engage with your ... Part 2 – Creating a Stand-Out LinkedIn Presence: Tips from a Recruiter

Celebrating a Decade of the Insurance Careers Movement: Join Us

As we kick off the 10th Annual Insurance Careers Month, The Jacobson Group is reflecting on the remarkable journey of the Insurance Careers Movement (ICM) – which has grown from a shared vision among its founding organizations to a global grassroots initiative. Since its inception, ICM has united insurance organizations worldwide, providing a platform for ... Celebrating a Decade of the Insurance Careers Movement: Join Us

January 2025: Labor Market PULSE

The industry remains stable moving into the new year, adding 52,700 jobs throughout 2024 and continuing its steady post-pandemic growth. Despite slight spikes in December and August, the annual average unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities in 2024 was 2.1%, similar to 2023’s average of 2%. While insurance unemployment reached 3.2% in December ... January 2025: Labor Market PULSE

Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q4 2024

We are thrilled to share that The Jacobson Group has been named to Best Companies Group‘s inaugural 2025 America’s Best Workplaces list! This honor is a testament to our incredible team members, whose talent and dedication make Jacobson a truly exceptional place to work. In this employee spotlight, we’re celebrating two outstanding individuals who exemplify ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q4 2024

Part 1 – Creating a Stand-Out LinkedIn Presence: Tips from a Recruiter

Throughout the past decade, LinkedIn has become much more than just a social networking site. It’s a powerful career tool for showcasing your professional accomplishments and building your brand. Whether or not you’re actively looking for a job, it’s likely recruiters—as well as potential clients and connections—are checking out your profile to better understand who ... Part 1 – Creating a Stand-Out LinkedIn Presence: Tips from a Recruiter

December 2024: Labor Market PULSE

We’re closing out 2024 with a stable labor market. The insurance industry unemployment rate continues to be low and revised numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show 13 consecutive months of employment growth. Additionally, all insurance industry categories we report on saw both weekly wage and employment growth in October*. Meanwhile, the greater U.S. ... December 2024: Labor Market PULSE

Rethinking Annual Performance Assessments

As we near the end of 2024, annual performance assessments are on the minds of many companies. Traditionally, this is a time to reflect on the year and evaluate whether individuals achieved the goals they set back in January. However, if it’s November and you’re just now thinking about performance management, you’ve fallen behind. Companies ... Rethinking Annual Performance Assessments

November 2024: Labor Market PULSE

In October, we saw the unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities continue its decline from 3.1% in August, lowering to 1.5%. Meanwhile, the overall U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%. While the labor market may be slightly cooling, it remains stable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decrease of 1,400 industry ... November 2024: Labor Market PULSE