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State Farm is a Fortune 500 group of insurance and financial services companies with corporate headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. State Farm is the largest property and casualty insurance provider, as well as the largest auto insurance provider in the United States. The company relies on exclusive agents to sell insurance. Only State Farm agents can sell State Farm insurance, and their agents can sell only State Farm products. The company's financial services arm, State Farm Bank does not have branch offices. Services such as checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts and home mortgages are available via the Internet or over the phone, and through agents. As an employee, or a State Farm agent, you'll receive support, encouragement and opportunities to succeed. You are encouraged to bring your own perspectives and ideas to work. State Farm was founded in 1922 by retired farmer George J. Mecherle, initially as a mutual automobile insurance company.

Company - Private
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
Insurance Agency & Brokerage Firms
1922
Michael L. Tipsord
What departments State Farm employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation29.3%
Sales - Other15.8%
Insurance Sales12.2%
Claims / Appraisers / Investigators8.8%
Administrative - Other8.6%
Accounting / Finance6.5%
Computer / IT - Other5.8%
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How many years of experience do State Farm employees have before joining?
Years of experience at State Farm: Newcomers: 29%, Experiencers: 20%, Experts: 21%, Veterans: 30%. State Farm employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did State Farm employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before State Farm: Allstate, Bank of America, COUNTRY Financial. Typical State Farm employees have worked at Allstate.
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Allstate
Bank of America
COUNTRY Financial
What industries did State Farm employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of State Farm: Insurance Agency & Brokerage Firms, Niche Retailers, Commercial Banking Companies, Colleges / Universities, Finance & Insurance Companies. State Farm employees most likely come from a Insurance Agency & Brokerage Firms industry background.
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Where did State Farm employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at State Farm: Small: 35%, Medium: 11%, Large: 54%. Most State Farm employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at State Farm study?
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Where did employees at State Farm study?
Arizona State University-Tempe
Illinois State University
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at State Farm?
Time employed at State Farm: <1: 5%, 1-3: 20%, 4-8: 35%, 9-13: 12%, 14-20: 10%, 20+: 18%. Most State Farm employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does State Farm rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at State Farm: 56.0% Male and 44.0% Female. Age ratio at State Farm: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 35%, 31-40: 28%, 41-50: 20%, 51-60: 13%, 60+: 4%. State Farm rates - 1.0% more female than the industry average. Most State Farm employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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How does State Farm rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at State Farm: medium. State Farm ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What year was State Farm founded?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
1922.
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4 years ago
1922
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What industry does State Farm belong to?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Insurance.
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What is the headquarters of State Farm?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
The headquarters of State Farm is Bloomington, IL.
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gender breakdown at State Farm?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
gender ratio is 44.0% female, 56.0% male.
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What is the annual revenue of State Farm?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
over $10b.
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What companies are competitors of State Farm?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Allstate, Berkshire Hathaway, Progressive Insurance.
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3 years ago
I’d say Geico, Progressive, Farmers, Allstate
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What’s the name of State Farm’s CEO?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Michael L. Tipsord.
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3 years ago
GJ Mecherle
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How long do people usually work for State Farm?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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3 years ago
Back before Tipsord I’d say 10 or longer
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what kind of companies did State Farm employees work for?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Large companies before State Farm.
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How often do employees get promoted at State Farm ?
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3 years ago
Depends on which dept and who you know
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3 years ago
Mostly depends on who you’re are friends with
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where do employees go to work after leaving State Farm?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Most went to work for one of these companies: Allstate, American Family Insurance, Farmers Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Nationwide, Self Employed, State Farm Agent, State Farm Insurance
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Where did employees work before joining State Farm?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Allstate, Bank of America, COUNTRY Financial, Enterprise, Farmers Insurance, State Farm Agent, State Farm Insurance, Wells Fargo.
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3 years ago
Back in the 80s right out of high school
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How old are State Farm’s employees in general?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
around 21-30.
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3 years ago
Probably is 30 to 35
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Where did most of State Farm employees go to school?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Arizona State University-Tempe, Illinois State University, The American College, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Phoenix-Utah.
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What are the working hours
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3 years ago
Haven’t worked there since 2018 but it would depend on the dept you work in
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Did you get a raise after your 3-month probationary period at State Farm?
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3 years ago
That was would have been in July 1986 I believe I did get one
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Can someone tell me about the vacation policy at State Farm?
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3 years ago
The policy has changed but it use to be fair except holidays
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Which school(s) did you study at before starting at State Farm?
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3 years ago
Community college
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what’s the hiring age ?
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3 years ago
I was 23
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will I be excluded from the hiring pool if I don’t have a bachelor’s degree?
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3 years ago
They use to hire people off the street with a Bachelors in basket weaving over a proven current long time employee with just a high school diploma.
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I wanna know State Farm’s mission statement, can someone point me to it?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
here it is: The State Farm mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams..
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Fast paced environment! A lot to learn everyday.
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A year ago
Extremely inclusive and supporting culture, work environment is great. lots of support for maintaining a work/life balance😇
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A year ago
Lots of benefits and great people. There is lots of room for growth and opportunities! If you do what you are suppose to, you can advance in the company quickly!😀
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How often do you get paid?
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A year ago
Biweekly paycheck and a yearly bonus😘
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A year ago
Irregular schedule that is between every 2-3 weeks.😎
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Can I have tattoos im applying for a customer service rep? It on my right forearm and its a skull?
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A year ago
It is an equal opportunity employer no one seems to care about tattoos showing.🥳
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A year ago
They'd make you cover it up😀
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I have a misdemeanor on my background will it disqualify me?
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A year ago
The states have guidelines for what misdemeanors are okay and which ones aren’t to be licensed
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A year ago
It depends what it is for.
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How do you work here and still get school work done?
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A year ago
You can apply for partime employment positions they will adjust your working hours as per your schedule.🙂
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A year ago
My employers let me change my schedule every quarter.😎
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I enjoyed working here the calls were good and coworkers were easygoing.
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A year ago
I noticed that you do not have job stability.😩
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A year ago
Great Benefits & Great People! Highly recommended.🥳
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Is there a drug test required for a receptionist position?
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A year ago
No vary from role to role.:)
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A year ago
No drug testing but it depends on the agency owner🙂
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How is feedback from management is delivered?
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A year ago
it's at the end of year for me after performance evaluation.🥳
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A year ago
Somewhat micromanagement, forced family atmosphere. :O
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They took 4-5 months around about scheduling job interview wouldn’t give updates until you reach out to them and after stating they will call for the interview they will flat out ghost you until reach out to them just to find out they dont want to hire you
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A year ago
Interview process was good happened a long time ago so don't remember too much of it but overall good. Process was normal not a bad experience❤
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A year ago
The recruitment and interview process was thorough and every step was explained with the process 🥳
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How difficult is it to get a job ?
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A year ago
Very and then once you are in be prepared to stay at the same job for a long time😀
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A year ago
It is difficult to get a job for well qualified person who does not have connection within the organization :(
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When you are with the company. Do you need a degree to move up?
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A year ago
I believe that a degree is necessary to move up🥳
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A year ago
yes, its a plus😆
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If one was sincerely interested in the job but would have to relocate, would you offer a relocation package or help relocating?
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A year ago
It is expected for the employee to utilize their PTO and own resources to relocate.🥰
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A year ago
They would not pay for you to relocate to work for an agent. 😭
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How long after putting in an application to hear back? For corporate position.
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A year ago
It takes maximum one week not morethan that.😢
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A year ago
heard back within 2 weeks💚
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What are the eligibility guidelines for rehire if you were previously terminated from the company?
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A year ago
Most likely not able for rehire. If you are terminated it is likely for a good reason. You would have to prove false reasoning for termination.😢
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A year ago
No problem if I my date to work inside a company it is finished and I make a signing again😀
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Do you get random drug tests or is it just a one time thing when you start your agency?
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A year ago
They do random drug test for employees. :P
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A year ago
I've never even once had a drug test.🙂
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What does they look for in the background check is it just criminal or everything?
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A year ago
Mostly they prefer looking employees with no criminal history.😎
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A year ago
Standard background check is conduct by them for me including criminal one. :)
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How do you get promoted to management ?
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A year ago
Apply for opening position, discuss open opportunities with agent.🙂
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A year ago
Always continuing insurance is offered and promoted. :)
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Can you take PTO or do you have to accrue it first before taking PTO?
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A year ago
You have to accrue pto and request days off ahead of time.😌
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A year ago
Each agent differs in policy.🤪
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Productive and professional workplace where one can learn :)
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A year ago
office atmosphere depends entirely on the Agent. If you're at a good agency, it can be a good steady job :))
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A year ago
Decent company but management needs some help. 💙
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If the job is work from home, will the training also be remotely?
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A year ago
My job is not work from home so not sure about this.😢
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A year ago
I think is physical..rest hiring manager will inform you:))
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How many paid holidays and how much pto do you get per year? Also what is offered as far as health insurance?
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A year ago
PTO per year is of 2-3 weeks and good health insurance.😎
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A year ago
20 Days of PTO is earned annually 😀
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Is long hair allowed for men?
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A year ago
People can have their hair as long as they want😀
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A year ago
It's allowed no restrictions.💛
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What kinda of questions did they ask in the interview?
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A year ago
Pretty basic questions in reference how you could handle customer service🥳
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A year ago
no video just face to face interview and they were asking me about myself in general.
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401k plan is really good
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A year ago
Amazing 401k plan options at this company😇
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A year ago
The employer contribution but I believe it’s better now.
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What do they look for on the behavioral assessment to hire?
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A year ago
Professional and customer service friendly behaviou is very important.😘
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A year ago
Persistence, Goal Driven, High professional standards.😎
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