State Farm Doubles Profit in 2010, Actively Hiring

State Farm has announced that profits more than doubled last year, reporting net income of $1.8 B. The Bloomington, Illinois based company is aggressively hiring nationwide for positions from the San Francisco Bay to Savannah, Georgia and New York City.

Last week, recruiters held a virtual career fair to chat with potential candidates. Like a good neighbor, they didn’t ask to come in the house—they billed it as an opportunity to learn about jobs while wearing your PJs. (Though I’d anticipate no offers if you showed up for a State Farm interview in this attire.)

Here’s a link to current State Farm openings and a quick tip: If you apply to work for an insurance company or financial services firm, expect to be asked permission for a credit check before you are hired.

Want to know what to expect and how to protect your credit? Check out this tip from the FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection.