Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Employee Benefits Professionals
A common entry-level path in employee benefits is working at an insurance company, "learning about the insurance industry from one of the carriers," gaining foundational knowledge before branching into management, brokerage, or technology roles within HRIS and benefits technology. Many find this "positive environment" a strong springboard to diverse career paths.
Insurance Industry, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Brokerage, Technology
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Video Highlights
1. Many entry-level roles exist in the employee benefits field, often starting at insurance companies.
2. Insurance companies frequently offer training programs, allowing new graduates to specialize in areas like health, disability, or dental insurance.
3. Career progression from entry-level positions can lead to management roles, brokerage work, or technology-focused positions within HRIS and other benefit-related technologies.
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What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
One of the most common paths in our industry, the employee benefits field, is for a recent graduate to work at an insurance company. They might focus on health, disability, or dental insurance, learning about the industry from a carrier's perspective.
These companies often have training programs, creating a positive environment to learn a specific vertical within the space and become proficient. From there, you can extend your career into something compelling, such as management.
You could also work in the brokerage world, which is more on the retail side. Technology is another option, as there's a huge need for people in HRIS and the technology world within benefits.
There are many paths you can take, but most people start their careers at an insurance company to learn how things are built from the inside out.
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