This is the testimony of a student about the BTS Assurance apprenticeship.
What were you doing before the BTS? What grade are you in? What type of institution? (High School, CNED…)
Before entering the BTS Assurance, I was in a language bachelor’s degree. I left this degree because I wanted to find a profession that highlighted the relationship with clients.
Why did you choose the insurance world? What interests you?
The thing that interests me most in insurance is the customer relationship.
I chose insurance because it is a field that greatly attracted me, as we are in direct contact with clients at the right moment, but also in their difficult times, especially in the event of a claim. It is in these various situations that one must know how to adapt and find the right words to reassure the client.
Are you in an apprenticeship or in initial training? And what type of company are you in? (General agent, broker, mutual)
I was in apprenticeship during my 2 years of BTS Assurance at the Maif in Dijon, in Burgundy Franche-Comté.
What advice would you give to a student wanting to get into insurance studies?
The advice I would give is to be sure you want to do this, because the professions in this field vary a lot and to be motivated. You need to be able to adapt to situations with clients at the agency and to transition from practice to theory when in apprenticeship. It’s important to be able to detach from the company when at school.
Did you encounter any difficulties when you started? (In class and at the company) Which ones?
I did not encounter any difficulty during the classes; when you listen carefully and practice exercises often, it becomes easier. I had a bit more difficulty at the beginning in the company, especially as it was new for me. However, this quickly eased with time and adaptation to the new profession.
Do you think you will work in insurance all your life? Why?
I plan to stay within a mutual company because I am interested in the mutualism world, but I do not think I will pursue a career solely in insurance.
Was there a big change between high school and the BTS?
No, there is very little change between the two. The BTS is different from university; in BTS, there is more supervision.
At university, you are more or less left to your own devices; without good rigor and motivation, it is difficult to get good grades.
The BTS allows for continuity from high school because it revisits certain concepts covered in the BAC (STMG and ES).
Do you find the BTS apprenticeship difficult? Which subjects do you find hard? And why do you find them difficult?
For me, professional culture was a very tough exercise, but otherwise, with regular work, the other subjects go very well.
What type of student are you? (Not reviewing much with ease, reviewing a lot, reviewing little…)
I am the type of student who reviews a lot and regularly.
Do you have any tips for learning your courses better?
The two tips I can offer are:
- Read your courses regularly
- Write them down to remember them even better
If you continue your studies, what will you specialize in?
I did not continue my studies; I stopped at the BTS assurance. I am now in the job market.
Do you already have an ideal career plan?
I want to become an advisor in a mutual insurance company because the spirit of mutual societies suits me more than other insurance companies.
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