As a student at Olivet College many people hear about what is often known as the world class insurance program, how great the faculty is, and how great the job placement in the insurance industry is. These are just words to several people who do not truly understand the Olivet College difference. My experience at Olivet College has prepared me for a career in the insurance industry in various different ways. Whether it was from assisting me in my decision to become an insurance major, pushing me to just get the license no matter what, or even just the support system I found down each hall way of Mott academic center.
Olivet College has helped prepare me on my journey to enter the insurance field. For starters, on my campus visit at Olivet College …show more content…
These classes ranged from principles of insurance to a property and licensing course. It was within my property and licensing course with Tom Humphreys that I actually understood the Olivet College difference. This class was during what is known as the ILT (Intensive learning term) at Olivet. During this class students were required to study like they were going to obtain their P & C license, but for countless students like me I had no interest in even taking the exam since I was not interested in selling. Tom advised the students that they should all take the exam regardless of what their end goal in the insurance industry was. He also made it so all the costs that were associated with taking the exam would be refunded to each student once they passed the exam. This made is nearly impossible to not want to just give it a shot and try. I took the exam and passed it on my first attempt. Now during interviews I have been able to sit down and tell employers that I have this license, it truly has set me apart from the average student. This scenario taught me how to always have a backup plan and to acquire several licenses and designations, for the reason that what is on ones resume is really important and could not only help one just get a job, but to receive promotions as
Olivet College has helped prepare me on my journey to enter the insurance field. For starters, on my campus visit at Olivet College …show more content…
These classes ranged from principles of insurance to a property and licensing course. It was within my property and licensing course with Tom Humphreys that I actually understood the Olivet College difference. This class was during what is known as the ILT (Intensive learning term) at Olivet. During this class students were required to study like they were going to obtain their P & C license, but for countless students like me I had no interest in even taking the exam since I was not interested in selling. Tom advised the students that they should all take the exam regardless of what their end goal in the insurance industry was. He also made it so all the costs that were associated with taking the exam would be refunded to each student once they passed the exam. This made is nearly impossible to not want to just give it a shot and try. I took the exam and passed it on my first attempt. Now during interviews I have been able to sit down and tell employers that I have this license, it truly has set me apart from the average student. This scenario taught me how to always have a backup plan and to acquire several licenses and designations, for the reason that what is on ones resume is really important and could not only help one just get a job, but to receive promotions as