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	What is the base salary of being State Farm Agent? I am a recent grad looking for job. I searched online and state farm has a lot of jobs offering, with State Farm Agent being as one of them. I am wondering if there is any base salary with that position. If so, is it hard to get hire? Or it requires to take a personality test like those other Financial Advisor job? (Glassdoor has many different inputs on the salary of that position, so I don't know if it is reliable. If you work in State Farm, please input) Thanks! 2 answers - Asked By: Kenndy - 12/16/2011

	How to be successful as a State Farm team member? I just started a job working for a State Farm agent, any tips on how to succeed? 1 answer - Asked By: Nicole - 9/21/2011

	Is being a state farm agent a good job? My husband is thinking of leaving a job making 250,000 a year with no retirement to work as a state farm agent? Should I prepare myself to lose everything we own? He wants retirement and benefits does anyone know the earning potential for the first few years? 1 answer - Asked By: Marla L - 9/30/2009

	How can I get a job with State Farm claims? I currently work for a State Farm agent in the San Antonio Texas area. I love my job and have been here for over 5 years. I want to try something new and different and I am very interested in auto and/or fire claims. When I search for job posting at StateFarm.com I come up empty handed. Are there any suggestions on how to find an internal job posting for claims? 3 answers - Asked By: GAMH - 11/11/2009

	Why would you encourage someone to work for state farm insurance? I have an interview to become a state farm insurance agent and though I'm outgoing friendly and willing to learn, not only do I want to make the switch to office from customer service but I need to know why state farm!! Why do you feel its a great line of work, what represents this insurance company to make it worth switching jobs? 3 answers - Asked By: cali girl - 2/25/2013

	How do i become a state farm insurance agent? I just graduated from high school and have always been interested in being an insurance agent. there is a guy in my home town who has a state farm agency and is thinking about retiring soon. I want to take over. Before i do so how long would i need to work for him or another state farm agency before i can become an agent myself? how do i become an employee for that agent? just need a little advice about how i should go about to get this job. thanks! 4 answers - Asked By: - 1/21/2011

	Should i work for state farm as a producer agent or entry-level management job? I graduated last year with a business degree and plans on getting my mba later on in the future. I want a career in management. Now days employers want 3-5 years of experience. Should i look for an entry level management job and work there for like 3 years till i find a better job or should i accept the job by state farm as a producer agent. State Farm offer me a better pay than most entry-level job. 2 answers - Asked By: yinghung01 - 3/7/2007

	What is the life of a new State Farm Agent like? Can someone fill me in on what being a brand new insurance agent for State Farm would be like? I'm going to be fresh out of college and so far it seems like I would have to figure out my own office and all that. What is the employment test like? Do you get to work under an experienced agent and then move up or how does it work? I need all the ins and outs of the job please. How much are you making? What convinced you to take the job? Is there a base salary while you're learning? 2 answers - Asked By: k k - 10/4/2007

	What kind of money can i expect to make working part time at state farm? I recently got a job at state farm working as a Team Member part time. What type of money can i make working here? Anyone worked for an agent before with them? 2 answers - Asked By: Dak25 - 9/4/2012

	Has anyone gotten a job as an insurance sales agent with a felony? I was offered a job with state farm. An agent called and said i would be working for him and he would pay for my licenses. But im concerned because i have a felony as attempted monetary instrument. Would he be conducting a background check even if im a sales agent? It is a n independent sales job right? He also said i wud be making base pay n commission. What do you think? 5 answers - Asked By: Alexis B - 8/25/2011

	How much does a Triple AAA insurance agent make on average? How does Triple AAA pay their agents? Their agents don't sell Life Insurance right? What all do they sell? How does this job compare to...say a State Farm agent? 2 answers - Asked By: FromTheTop - 2/8/2007

	How much does a State Farm Team Member (Not an agent) make per hour? Someone who has their insurance license that works for State Farm but is not the agent. Any ideas? 2 answers - Asked By: . - 4/6/2010

	Job Offer with State Farm Insurance will it be a good job? Heard good and bad about State Farm, do they work with their agents or always pushing them to produce more? 2 answers - Asked By: ee-texan - 8/17/2007

	What are the people that work at insurance offices called? What would be the name of the job of the people who work at the desks at State farm or Allstate? not the insurance agents 6 answers - Asked By: ♥ - 10/24/2012

	How much should a beginning liscensed insurance person earn vs. someone who isn't liscensed? So I just started working at State Farm. They have told me I am doing a great job, and I know I am doing things well. I have been there for about a month. The agent would like me to get liscensed. I live in CA, and earn $10 as of right now. How much should I ask my agent to pay me an hour once I get licensed? 2 answers - Asked By: SUN vs. MOON - 4/23/2008

	I'm getting a 20 year term insurance policy with State Farm. Are they testing for marijuana? Could I Lose my job with State Farm or is the decision to terminate up to the agent I work for. 3 answers - Asked By: Echoe - 1/24/2010

	Should I wear a sports jacket to a job interview? I am interviewing with State Farm on campus for a summer internship. I would really like to work there. I plan on wearing a white shirt and tie, but was wondering if a sports jacket was too much. What do you think? 4 answers - Asked By: Jack 752 - 9/30/2008

	How well can one do as a State Farm agent? My husband is considering a career change after 20 years, making $200k annually and lots of perks. But the job is killing him. He hates it. I will support his decision of course, but just wanted to hear from somebody that might have personal experience with this. I chose this category hoping there are agents out there helping to answer questions, fingers crossed. 1 answer - Asked By: Day-Z - 2/2/2013

	State Farm Insurance Agent Job Interviews? I applied for a state farm insurance agent job at my local agency and I had 2 interviews so far. The first one I took that compatibility test and that test where they have all sorts of problems to solve in a time limit. I then went in and had an interview which discussed the job more in detail, asked the usual interview questions and asked about salary, licensing etc. I now have to go in for a third interview as the agent says she wants me to come in again to complete another "hiring tool" which will take a half hour and to meet the other agent at the office. My question is....does anyone know what this "tool" might be? What to expect? Any tips/pointers? Thanks in advance. 3 answers - Asked By: Matty D - 7/31/2007

	Best way to become a Property and Casulaty Insurance Agent? I am currently in advertising but have an insurance degree from College. I have seen much success in my sales career and think if I had success in one area of sales I should have success in another. I had thought that I would want to work for an independant agency but none in my area are hiring right now. I received an offer from a big box company ie state farm, farmers, allstate etc Should I start there? Is this a good idea? 4 answers - Asked By: Jenna R - 11/25/2007

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