State Farm® Career Fair in Mesa on January 12

By Editor January 11, 2016 10:43

State Farm® will be holding a Career Fair January 12, to help fill openings for its expansion in the greater Phoenix area. The company will hire up to 1000 employees in the first half of 2016 and additional hiring will continue throughout the year.

Earlier this month, State Farm announced starting pay for some entry-level careers is being increased $2.59 an hour to $15.50. “We’re seeking applicants for full and part-time positions in customer service, claims and sales, but we’ll also be recruiting for IT and other departments, some positions requiring bilingual skills.” State Farm Spokesman Victor Hugo Rodriguez says.

State Farm is the #1 insurer of cars, homes and individual life policies in the nation and is recognized as a leading employer in the industry.

Marina Heights, the new State Farm facility will provide claims, service and sales support to State Farm customers. Once completed, State Farm will have capacity for up to 8,000 employees in the greater Phoenix area. The new facility is adjacent to ASU Sun Devil Stadium and the ASU Athletic Facilities District.

Applicants are encouraged to complete an online application at www.statefarm.com/careers