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Updated May 16, 2013
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3.5 856 reviews

                             

83% Approve of the CEO

State Farm Chairman and CEO Ed Rust Jr.

Ed Rust Jr.

(520 ratings)

71% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Current Employee – been working at State Farm

ProsLove the work environment and schedule

ConsPeople can be rude when they call in

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Current Employee – been working at State Farm full-time

ProsFamily-oriented environment
good compensation and benefits

ConsOffices are located in remote areas

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Former Employee – worked at State Farm full-time for more than 3 years

ProsEven though I worked for an agent and not directly for State Farm, the support is there and you can tell they care. I enjoyed most company functions and they people there.

ConsSome of the expectations of a small, scratch agency can be a bit unrealistic. I don't think there is anything wrong with lofty goals but hitting a certain number of applications in one year for just one line of insurance shouldn't make or break your entire career.

Advice to Senior ManagementIt's great to celebrate and reward the agents when things are going good - this is not an excuse to berate them or play mind games when numbers are down.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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San Francisco, CA

Former Employee – worked at State Farm full-time for more than a year

Pros-Quality Products
-Name Recognition of Company

Cons-Insurance Products Tend to be on the high end of cost, so can make for a hard sell
-Entry level positions pay very little
-Outdated technology

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Dunwoody, GA

Current Employee – been working at State Farm part-time for more than a year

ProsProvides mentors when you need more Ono assistance

ConsA lot of part time work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Tempe, AZ

Current Employee – been working at State Farm part-time for more than a year

ProsOpportunity
Great Staff and Team
Positive reinforcement
Personal growth
Coaching and developing skill set

ConsDelayed promotion areas
Loyalty is a must to make the amount you see yourself atEntry levels are challenging for little pay

Advice to Senior ManagementIf you see someone who clearly has the skill set and should be put in an area that they can grow. Do it.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Bloomington, IL

Current Employee – been working at State Farm full-time for more than 10 years

ProsThe benefits are outstanding and the company truly cares about customers and employees. There are lots of opportunities to grow and develop across the company.

ConsLarge company equals large processes. The processes can be extensive, but there are people who seem to be able to make them easier to navigate.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Emeryville, CA

Current Employee – been working at State Farm full-time for more than 10 years

ProsEmployee Development and Opportunities. Promote from within culture. Great benefits including a pension plan. If you're a hard worker and have a willingness to self-assess for growth, you will have a rewarding career with State Farm. Mobility will enhance opportunities.

ConsCan't really think of anything

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Parkersburg, WV

Current Employee – been working at State Farm full-time for more than a year

ProsAlways something new to learn. Never a dull moment

ConsTraining. I wish they had more effective training. Seems like they just throw you in and expect you to figure things out

Advice to Senior ManagementMore effective training

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Champaign, IL

Former Employee – worked at State Farm part-time for less than a year

ProsFriendly, conducive, and nurturing work environment. A great platform to build experience, skill-set, knowledge, develop meaningful connections with fellow employees, and impress decision makers. A great true stepping stone to move forward in your professional trajectory.

ConsSlightly far from campus. Less team work and more individual work so you'll have to make an effort to get to know your colleagues. Interns are given the scope of their project at the beginning of the internship and their progress is monitored throughout the semester. It might be a bit difficult to balance work and school but work is flexible and interns manage their own schedule.

Advice to Senior ManagementMore monitoring of interns- biweekly reports of progress. More ice breaking activities between interns.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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