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Virtual Volunteering During Bring Out the Good Month

May 13, 2020/in All Blogs, Why Allstate /by Symphony Talent

Joe engaged employees in Data, Discovery & Decision Science (D3) and Finance to celebrate giving in the virtual environment.

My job as a project manager in data strategy is to represent the voice of the customer for the enterprise data platform as well as work with our Information Services Group partners to develop data solutions.

I’m also a Bring Out the Good month coordinator this year. I jumped at the chance to be an ambassador and organizer for Bring out the Good month because it’s always something I look forward to.

I like to brag about it and it makes me happy that I work here. Whenever Bring Out the Good month rolls around, it magnifies that. Knowing that this means so much to Allstate is kind of a calling card of the company and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it.

My group planned a trivia-at-home lunch this week as a means to get people engaged and thinking about Bring Out the Good month and hopefully donating to their favorite charities. We’ve traditionally done a trivia happy hour for our department in Northbrook for Bring Out the Good month. But when everything started happening with COVID-19 and we realized we weren’t going to be able to do a lot of our traditional events, we started exploring how we could do things virtually; trivia lunch seemed like the obvious choice since we don’t have to be all at the same place together. This is something we can do from home.

We’re not charging anyone an entry fee. We are plugging certain events and especially plugging the Allstate giving portal during the trivia lunch. In a fun nod to the Allstate Foundation’s 100% match of your personal contributions, one wrinkle we have during the game is that you can double your points once during any round you want as a way to keep engagement strong.

One of our participants from D3, Hailey, business analytics consultant, researched a lot of great virtual volunteering opportunities. She set up a standing time weekly for everyone from D3 to block their calendars and look at what ways you can volunteer for an hour.

You feel so helpless at times being asked to stay at home and wanting to do something. Seeing all of the ideas that have been generated within D3, and across all of Allstate, and the things we can do virtually has been inspiring.

It’s so easy to get down during these tough times, but having a company like Allstate that focuses on the positive and comes up with new ideas to bring some good back into the world is really encouraging and exciting to be a part of.

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From Internal Audit to Investments

April 16, 2020/in All Blogs, Employee Spotlights /by Symphony Talent

Meet Bryan, a private assets financial analyst in the Investment Group.

Before graduating, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my dual degree in Finance and Information Systems and Information Technology, but I met Allstate recruiters at a career fair and from a short conversation I realized this was the company for me. The commitment to employees was a huge selling point. So, I joined Allstate as an Integrated IT Internal Auditor after graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2018.

Bryan, a private assets financial analyst at Allstate.

The work I’m most proud of is my career journey at Allstate. I started in internal audit supporting various audit leads with IT-related testing with no prior audit experience but managed to be successful with my IT and general business background. During one of my audit engagements, I had the opportunity to work with the investments group. I quickly realized this was a group I would want to be a part of one day. The investments group is made up of nearly 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including, fixed income, equities, private securities, commercial mortgages and derivative asset classes, as well as, finance and technology.

When I met with my manger, I expressed interest in moving to investments, and in what I thought would take months, only took a couple of weeks after quickly being connected with several individuals from the investment’s team. An opportunity came up as an Investments Expense Planning & Analysis Analyst. I joined the team and supported plan and analysis activities such as plan processes, cash forecasting and other internal management reporting activities for Allstate’s investments’ expenses.

Recently, I moved into the Private Asset team within the investment group as a Private Assets Financial Analyst. With my manager’s support, we decided this would be a great opportunity and move in the right direction regarding my career aspirations and journey at Allstate. Today, I’m primarily responsible portfolio monitoring, reporting and watchlist activities related to Allstate investments’ private assets. My team supports our front office portfolio managers through various reporting measures and as one of the primary contacts for other areas outside of the front office.

Outside of my day-to-day responsibilities, I’m prioritizing my development in building my investments and business acumen. My current position is a lot more technical and requires a lot of investment knowledge. I’m prepping for my Charter Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. I can take time to study and Allstate is fully reimbursing me for the exam costs and registration fees. This goes in line with Allstate’s commitment to developing their employees.

My advice for anyone looking to join Allstate is to try it out. If you’re curious and think outside the box, you’ll find a place that you will feel at home within.

Fun fact: I was in Rome a few years ago and I was walking toward the Coliseum I spotted Andrew Shaw (current Chicago Blackhawks player). Although I wasn’t able to get a picture with him, it definitely made for a memorable experience.

Interested in joining the team? Search open opportunities today.

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Allstate COVID-19 Response

March 31, 2020/in /by Symphony Talent

Allstate COVID-19 Response

Allstate is dedicated to protecting people from life’s uncertainties. In these unprecedented times, our commitment to our customers, communities and employees is stronger than ever. In response to COVID-19, we are implementing new business practices for interviewing, hiring and onboarding.

Hiring and Onboarding Updates

Is Allstate still hiring?

How can I check my application status?

How has Allstate’s changed its interview process in response to COVID-19?

How will COVID-19 impact my start date and onboarding?

COVID-19 is changing the way we work. Allstate is equipping employees with the technology and equipment to work remotely whenever possible. If selected for a role, you would work with your leader on how best to begin your career with Allstate.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to evaluate how to best serve customers, communities and employees as the pandemic unfolds.

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Allstate earns U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award

March 11, 2020/in All Blogs, Why Allstate /by Symphony Talent

Junior Achievement USA® (JA) has honored Allstate with a 2018-2019 U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award. To celebrate this honor, we are featuring one of very own Allstaters, who has been volunteering with Junior Achievement of Chicago for the past seven years!

Anthony joined Allstate in July 2018 and is a Human Resources Sourcing Analyst for the Midwest Region in the Northbrook, IL office. Anthony grew up near Allstate’s headquarters and comes from a very tight knit family of second-generation immigrants, who instilled the values of togetherness and caring for others. Anthony credits his dedication for giving back to his community to his upbringing.

During his adolescence, Anthony was fortunate to partake in JA programming through his school. The experience stuck with him into adulthood, and he explained that, “JA was always a part of me and who I was.” So, when his college professor encouraged his class to get involved in community service, exploring opportunities with Junior Achievement of Chicago was an easy next step.

Thank you note from students who participated in the Junior Achievement program led by Anthony.

At first, Anthony started volunteering with a second-grade classroom teaching youth the value of hard work, the concept of saving and the basics of career development. Upon joining Allstate, Roger Odle, a field senior vice president, who is on the Board for Junior Achievement

encouraged employees to engage with the organization in Anthony’s office. Anthony quickly saw the synergy between his two worlds and was motivated to engage his colleagues in his passion for giving back.

Over the past seven years volunteering with JA, Anthony has advanced his skills to quarterly service with an eighth-grade classroom; teaching students how to establish their personal brand, work with others, manage a paycheck and develop interview skills. He also participates in Career Days through JA where he explains his own career development and what led him to Allstate. He walks the youth through a skills assessment and helps them identify their career interests and aspirations. As one of the younger participants in the Career Day, Anthony finds that the youth can relate to his experiences and can better see how they could develop their own careers like Anthony has.

At the start of the new year, Anthony was recognized with a Helping Hands® Award for his passion for giving back. Each Helping Hands® Award winner may choose a qualifying nonprofit to receive a $2,500 grant from Allstate Insurance Company. Anthony chose to recognize his long-standing volunteerism by selecting Junior Achievement of Chicago to receive this grant.

April is Allstate’s designated Bring Out the Good month and this award is a perfect launch pad as the whole company prepares to devote more hours to giving back. The recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony as part of the JA Volunteer Summit on March 17, 2020 in New York, NY. To view a list of all organizations receiving the 2018-2019 U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, visit here.

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Red Ventures Auditorium & Event Center

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Meet Sintia: Customer Service Rep Turned App Developer

March 4, 2020/in All Blogs, Employee Spotlights, Technology and Innovation /by Symphony Talent

Meet Sintia, an app developer analyst in Allstate Technology in Charlotte.

Sintia wasn’t always in technology at Allstate. She started her Allstate career in the Customer Care Center in 2018 as a bilingual call representative.

“From day one, my manager, peers and mentors championed the opportunities beyond the call center,” Sintia said. “I loved helping customers, but I knew my aspiration was a role in the tech world. Using Allstate’s Tuition Reimbursement Program, she started pursuing her associate’s degree in software development online.

Sintia kept open lines of communication with her manager and mentors to continue her search. Finally, she came across one of Allstate Technology’s Immersive Training Programs, an 8-week opportunity in which participants go through intensive training for in-demand technology roles. Upon successful completion of the training program, participants are offered the opportunity to transition into a fulltime position in Allstate Technology.

“Since I was pursuing my degree, I decided to apply and was accepted,” Sintia said. Keeping her career goal top of mind, she discussed work responsibilities with her leader, which led to her ability to focus solely on the immersive training program for eight weeks.

“Learning a new technology role is like learning a new language,” Sintia said. “I felt behind at first, but I worked hard, and my cohort made sure I wasn’t left behind.”

Sintia finished the program and received an offer as an app development analyst.

“This role is a trifecta: I’m using my learnings from the TIBCO Immersive Program, building analyst skillsets and leveraging my customer service capabilities from my previous role in the CCC,” Sintia said. “I work closely with my manager to continue strengthening my skills and am almost done with my associate’s degree!”

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Employee Spotlight: Amanda, Licensed Customer Service Associate

February 27, 2020/in All Blogs, Employee Spotlights, Serving our Customers /by Symphony Talent

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This week we sit down with Amanda who is a Licensed Customer Service Associate in Chubbuck, Idaho. She takes pride in walking our customers through their questions from start to finish every day.

“I joined Allstate in April 2019 as an Unlicensed Customer Service Associate which I loved, and knew I wanted to grow my career here. I decided to take a growth opportunity and became a Licensed Customer Service Associate with the Insights Lab team at the Idaho office in December 2019. My tasks can vary every day as I support our customers with questions they have, which could be anything from resetting passwords to building policies that fit their needs. I enjoy resolving their issues and hearing the excitement when everything is complete, while learning new things for myself after every call.

I also help with the incentives store for individuals in the Insights Lab where we make sure employees are recognized for their hard work. Employees are rewarded with various incentives that they can use in the store when they are performing well for themselves and as a group. They can vary between small snacks to paid lunches! This pushes everyone to not only work harder, but it promotes engagement within the teams and encourages collaboration.

The culture at Allstate is something that I have never experienced anywhere else. I’ve noticed that people thoroughly enjoy coming to work and don’t just come for a paycheck. People like getting here early just to socialize with each other before getting started for the day. Everyone at the office supports each other and leaders do an excellent job of making it easy for us to communicate with them as well.

Allstate has a principle in place that states, “We develop each other” that I treasure very highly because development opportunities are some of the most import values to me at any job. The company is focused on creating opportunities for employees to grow in any role, whether it is one they are currently working in or something they are looking to transition into. They make it clear from the very beginning that there are mentorship and coaching programs to get involved in for anyone who is interested. Overall, the leaders have an open-door policy where everyone can ask for help or guidance when they need it, so that employees are not intimidated to talk to management.

My peers are my biggest motivators as everyone has their own skill set that contributes to the team. We all constantly encourage each other, not just in our work, but in our personal goals as well.

To be successful at Allstate, you have to be able to take charge of your own development. Allstate gives you the tools to excel you in your career path, you just have to be able to use them. My advice for anyone looking to join the company is to take initiative to stick out, because the company is already filled with talented people who steadily want to improve.”

Interested in a Sales and Service position at Allstate? Search open roles today.

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Employee Spotlight: Randy, Governance Risk and Compliance Expert

January 30, 2020/in All Blogs, Employee Spotlights /by Symphony Talent

We sat down with Randy in our Tempe, Arizona office to learn about how he helps to secure our customer’s data as a Governance Risk and Compliance Expert.

“I joined Allstate in March 2019 as a Lead Cybersecurity Risk Assessor for the, before transitioning into my current role as a Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Expert for the GRC Consulting Services Group. As part of my role, I help drive strategic initiatives for the GRC Consulting Services group. I previously worked for the state government in cyber security for nine years before deciding I wanted to change career paths and join a corporate organization.

Part of my daily tasks include servicing our business partners and GRC teams in consultation requests that span across multiple security domains. One of the strategic initiatives I am helping with is called the Cyber Risk and Control Lifecycle Program (CRCL), which is helping address some of the major challenges we face in unifying or streamlining our compliance program into a single, more efficient activity that will address different regulatory, statutory, and contractual cybersecurity requirements. We are building capabilities that will help ease the burden of multiple assessments for our business. This ultimately enables us to better protect our sensitive information, keeping our good hands promise.

Being able to work in cybersecurity really motivates me, knowing that I am part of a team that helps to protect people from threats. This work is never ending and there is always an opportunity for growth and improvement.

One of the things that I’m most proud of is that I was able to enhance the risk criticality engine that is used by multiple teams at Allstate. The overall reception was positive, which lead to further conversations regarding how we could continue to mature this important capability.

In the short time that I’ve been here, I have experienced the values that convinced me to join the company initially. The overall work culture is amazing, there is a great work-life balance and the team atmosphere is supportive. The leaders do not dictate what they want, instead they mentor and coach the employees, which creates an overall happier work environment.

I’ve noticed that Allstate lets you go the extra mile; allowing you to join other teams and grow personally and professionally. Employees can also volunteer for organizations that interest them in their community.

Something I would tell anyone interested in joining the company is that they need to be driven, professional and motivated. Allstate will give you the opportunity to learn new skills and lead initiatives, so you need to have a good work ethic and committed to own things from start to finish. You WILL succeed as long as you have integrity and keep yourself open minded.

Interested in joining Allstate Technology and Strategic Ventures? Search open roles today.

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Coppell, TX Customer Sales and Service Specialist On-site Career Fair

January 29, 2020/in /by Symphony Talent

Our Customer Contact Center is growing in Coppell, Texas. Join us as Customer Service Sales Specialist. We’re hosting an on-site job fair on February 20, 2020. Come meet with recruiters and hiring managers.

Allstate is seeking individuals who are passionate about selling, committed to the organization’s goals and to the customer experience. If you thrive in an environment where you can take charge, plan and guide others through complex situations, be outspoken and be a confident decision-maker, Allstate is the place for you!

Apply in advance or learn more about the role here.

Start Date: Friday, March 13th at 10:00 AM

Training: 10 AM to 6:30 PM CST off Saturday/Sunday

Transition: 12:30p-9p CST off Sunday/Thursday

Permanent: 12:30p-9p CST off Sunday and rotational Saturday

(Holidays Required)

Compensation:

Base Salary: $36,400 annually (paid bi-weekly)

Candidates identified as bilingual through the management interview process will be eligible for a 10% bilingual pay differential.

2nd shift work schedules are eligible for a 10% pay differential. Shift must begin at 2pm or later, based on the individual’s time zone.

Sales bonus opportunity, available after training, subject to individual performance and per bonus program guidelines.

Excellent benefits package starting on your FIRST day of employment to include – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401(k)

It is the Company's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local Fair Chance laws.

To view the "Know Your Rights" poster click here. This poster summarizes the federal laws prohibiting job discrimination and explains how employees or applicants can file a complaint if they believe they have experienced discrimination.

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Junior Achievement USA® (JA) has honored Allstate with a 2018-2019 U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award. To celebrate this honor, we are featuring one of very own Allstaters, who has been volunteering with Junior Achievement of Chicago for the past seven years!

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This week we sit down with Amanda who is a Licensed Customer Service Associate in Chubbuck, Idaho. She takes pride in walking our customers through their questions from start to finish every day.

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