Organization Name: State Farm Insurance.

Tell us your company history:
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company was founded on June 7, 1922, by George J. Mecherle, a retired farmer. It initially concentrated on meeting auto insurance needs of Illinois farmers through a mutual organization owned by the customers.
As the nation's premier provider of insurance and financial services, we help people protect what they value and achieve their financial goals. We do this through integrity, financial strength, and relationships built on mutual trust. Join us in making a difference in the lives of others -- State Farm is a great place to work!
As State Farm, we help protect our customers from the unexpected. With our health and welfare benefits we do the same for our employees. We offer eligible employees and their dependents a holistic approach to health and welfare benefits with a variety of options.
As a leader in the insurance and financial services industry, it is our intent at State Farm to attract, motivate, and retain high-skills, high-will employees. Offering a pay for performance compensation program is just one way in which we do this.
State Farm values all people and their different perspectives, skills, experiences and opinions.
"At State Farm, diversity isn't a program. It's a state of mind. The variety of experiences and points of view contained in our large and diverse group of associates strengthens the organization. It helps us to understand the marketplace and how we can do an ever-better job of serving our customers. It helps ensure our future."

What majors do you typically recruit?
All majors

Have you hired FAU Students in the past? If so, for what position?
Yes. Campus Brand Manager
Assistant Campus Brand Manager
Summer Intern
Claim Representative Trainee.

Any advice for students currently in the job search?
Apply early, you want to get into our candidate pool as soon as possible. Utilize your Career Development Center and all the events and information that they have available to you. Attend as many recruiting events as possible, and get to know local recruiters.

What qualities or skills do you look for in candidates?
Communication Skills (written and Verbal), Language Skills, Customer Service Experience, Mobility, Strong Work Ethic