DFW RIMS Career Ready Program
Join us for our Career Ready RMI Program, a dynamic series of interactive workshops designed to equip you with the tools, confidence, and insight needed to successfully launch and navigate your career in risk management and insurance. Beginning with a virtual open house on April 24 and continuing through hands-on sessions covering career exploration, job search strategies, resume building, professional presence, and interview preparation, this program supports you at every stage of the process. The series culminates with an in‑person Career Ready Event on August 20 as a kickoff of our mentor program, bringing together everything you’ve learned to help you move forward career‑ready and resilient.
Complete the program and earn your badge:
We thank the DFW RIMS Education Committee, RISE Professionals, IIA Dallas, and Questpro for effort on building this program.
May 8
Career Ready KICKOFF: Program Open House & What’s Ahead
• Introduce the Career Ready Program structure, expectations, and outcomes
• Help students understand how the series supports internship and full time job success
• Highlight key skills employers expect from RMI candidates
• Provide an overview of upcoming sessions and how to prepare
May 11
Inside the Industry: Exploring the RMI Career Landscape
• Identify career paths across risk management, insurance, and related fields
• Understand roles, employers, and industries hiring RMI talent
• Learn how entry level roles connect to long term career growth
• Gain insight into current industry trends and skill demands
May 18
Breaking In: Smart Job Searches, Internships & Networking That Work
• Develop effective strategies for finding internships and full time roles
• Learn how to network with purpose and confidence
• Understand how recruiters evaluate early career candidates
• Practice reaching out to employers and professionals authentically
June 15
Stand Out & Get Seen: Beat the Bots, Build Strong Resumes & Show Your Skills
• Learn how applicant tracking systems (ATS) screen resumes
• Build a resume that highlights skills, impact, and potential
• Translate academic, work, and extracurricular experience into marketable skills
• Identify ways to demonstrate value without full time experience
June 29
Professional Presence Matters: Social Media, Style & Confident Communication
• Understand how employers view online and in person professional presence
• Learn best practices for LinkedIn and professional social media use
• Dress appropriately for interviews, events, and the workplace
• Strengthen verbal and nonverbal communication skills
July 13
Ace the Interview: In Person & Virtual Strategies for Success
• Prepare for behavioral and industry specific interview questions
• Learn techniques to communicate skills and experiences effectively
• Practice strategies for virtual and in person interviews
• Reduce interview anxiety through preparation and confidence building
July 27
What’s Next? Navigating Follow Ups, Offers & Rejections with Confidence
• Learn professional follow up and thank you best practices
• Understand how to evaluate and respond to job offers
• Develop resilience after rejections and missed opportunities
• Create a plan for continued growth and job search success
August
1:1 Virtual Mentor Program
Mentee Application
September 4
Career Ready CONNECT: Signature Networking Event
Every person carries wisdom shaped by their own journey.
As a mentor, even a single word or a single hour can spark a transformation that lasts a lifetime.
OBJECTIVE: Our goal is to prepare risk management students and young risk professionals to become future business leaders by linking them with experienced risk management and insurance mentors to provide valuable insight and support.
TIME COMMITMENT: A few hours in August
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES (VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON):
Career Development & Skill Building
• Mock interviews tailored to risk management roles
• Resume and LinkedIn profile review with targeted feedback
• Practicing risk related case studies or scenario based problem solving
• Reviewing real world risk reports, dashboards, or loss run analyses
• Co creating a personal development plan or early career roadmap
• Discussing certifications (ARM, CRM, CPCU) and how to pursue them
• Exploring different career paths within risk management, insurance, and compliance
Networking & Relationship Building
• Breakfast, lunch, or dinner meetings focused on career conversations
• Attending corporate social events such as company picnics, holiday parties, or team outings
• Introducing the mentee to colleagues across departments (finance, legal, HR, operations)
• Facilitating networking with brokers, underwriters, claims adjusters, or other industry partners
• Participating in community or volunteer events sponsored by the company
• Attending RIMS chapter events, webinars, or roundtables together
Hands On Risk Management Activities
• Participating in corporate tours (claims centers, underwriting offices, safety facilities, etc.)
• Observing a risk assessment, site inspection, or safety walk through
• Sitting in on renewal strategy discussions or insurance program reviews
• Reviewing a recent claim file and discussing lessons learned
• Walking through a risk mapping or heat mapping exercise
• Exploring business continuity or crisis management planning
• Participating in a tabletop exercise or emergency response drill
• Reviewing insurance policies together to understand coverage structure
• Analyzing a recent incident report and discussing root cause analysis
May 4 (30 min Virtual)
Career Ready KICKOFF: Program Open House for RMI Students and Graduates
• Introduce the Career Ready Program structure, expectations, and outcomes
• Help students understand how the series supports internship and full time job success
• Highlight key skills employers expect from RMI candidates
• Provide an overview of upcoming sessions and how to prepare
July 31 (30 min Virtual)
Mentor Ready: Preparing to Guide, Support & Empower Future Talent
• Clarify the role, expectations, and impact of being a Career Ready mentor
• Develop effective mentoring skills, including active listening and goal‑setting
• Learn best practices for supporting students’ professional and personal growth
• Understand boundaries, timelines, and communication strategies for successful mentoring relationships
• Prepare mentors to confidently launch meaningful, mutually beneficial connections
August
1:1 Mentoring
• Can be virtual or in-person
• Create deeper trust and personalized attention
• Aligned with mentee's career goals and development needs.
September 4
Career Ready CONNECT
Capstone Networking Happy Hour / Las Colinas Country Club
RESOURCES
- Program Guide.
- Mentor Resources
- Mentee Resources.
Any questions, please email [email protected].
