I applied online. The process took 1+ week. I interviewed at Combined Insurance (Knoxville, TN) in Feb 2009
Interview
Of all sales opportunities in Knoxville at the time, this one had the most professional and respectable interview process. I don't know if things have changed since then, but there have been management changes in the past year and I assume they have. Combined seemed more selective, while other companies seemed to be willing to hire anyone with a pulse. The initial interview was with the area manager along with his manager (district or market). There was a timed IQ test afterward and paperwork for a background check. If the first interview goes well, the area manager contacts you for a field interview where the prospective employee gets a chance to meet an active agent, rep, or manager and shadow them. A few days later, the area manager contacted me for a third interview, one on one but more casual. The purpose was seemingly to receive my feedback on seeing how the job would be. In my case I was impressed by everything at that point, the job was offered to me and I accepted.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Now that you've seen what you will be doing, do you think you could be successful? What makes you think you so?
It was a good interview, very transparent, we met in person. the interview went great. I need thirty words. so overall everything went as you would think a thirty minute interview would
Was good cause they were easy to talk to and seemed real motivated. Would recommend to anyone. Could be what I’ve been looking for for a long time. I will update my review once I learn more.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Combined Insurance (New York, NY) in Nov 2018
Interview
A presentation on company. Some general questions. A full day in the field with a sales Manager . A final interview/ debriefing after the (demo). Was offered the job -Completed application on line. Bought a self study insurance class and scheduled state exam.