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Mike Esqueda

Advisor

Role and Company

Corporate Recruiter/ Military Specialist, Zurich North America

Expertise

3 years experience in human resources

Location

Chicago , IL

About Mike

I serverd from 2000-2003 in Freiburg, Germany as a19K- a M1A1 Tank crew memeber and was discharged with a 20% medical disability. From there, I took advantage of the VR&E Chapter 31 program and completed my Bachelor's degree in Professional Studies with a focus in HR. 3 months after graduation, I was able to find an opportunity at a Chambers of Commerece Event- Hiring Our Hero's with JP Morgan Chase as a recruiter in a contract role. One year after that assignment, I was let go due to an internal restructuring. Seven months later, I found another opportunity to join the Talent Acquisition Team with Zurich North America where I was brought on as a contractor. Four months later, I was offered a position to become a full time employee as the Military Recruiting Point of contact.

In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, specialties and programs sectors. 2012 marked Zurich's 100 year anniversary of insuring America and the success of its customers, shareholders and employees. Zurich first brought its knowledge and experience in workers' compensation insurance from Switzerland to America in 1912 to help its customers take intelligent risks and build the America known today.

Mike's Recent Answers

10 years ago

Seek an Internship or Full-Time Position?

Eric, I would research some key compnaies that have solid training programs and inquire when they will be hirng for...

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10 years ago

What would be the best area to begin my Human resources career in?

Felicia, WOW! There is a lot of great advice from some very experienced professionals. It looks like you are well...

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10 years ago

I am a Veteran of the Army who has been out for over six years, but have been underemployed.

Jamell, I am a recruiter for Zurich North America a commercial P&C Corporation. Shoot me a copy of your...

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10 years ago

Just recently joined and seeking a Mentor in Chicagoland area within the HR/ Corporate Sector

Kathy, For some reason I am just now noticing that you had reached out. Well, I hope you had a...

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10 years ago

Just recently joined and seeking a Mentor in Chicagoland area within the HR/ Corporate Sector

Darryl, Thank you for your recommendations. Do you know if there are any fees asscoiated in joining a local chapter...

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