Earning your CEBS designation is a learning journey. Along the way, you acquire valuable employee benefits knowledge and relevant new skills. As you apply what you’ve learned to your work, you can forge a unique career pathway that is truly your own. Here’s a designee’s CEBS story.

A Chat With Peyton Bailey, CEBS

Peyton Bailey, Paralegal, CEBS, RPF

Lead Benefits Specialist, Compliance Total Rewards

American Family Insurance

Could you describe how expanding your professional network has helped you attain success?

“Expanding my professional network has been instrumental in staying connected with others in the field that I can bounce real-world ideas off of, mentor and share professional ideas.”

Could you share some insight about how pursuing your CEBS designation demonstrates that you’re a lifelong learner and an expert in your profession?

“Pursuing and maintaining the CEBS designation takes commitment and an inherent desire to learn so that I can continue to stay sharp in our ever-changing field.”

Could you share a story about how you prepared for your CEBS exam and applied what you learned to your work?

“Frankly, I prepared by doing lots of solo studying, taking the Practice Exams and enrolling in the Online Study Groups when I could. It helped me apply strategies and best practices to my work.”

Could you describe how earning your CEBS designation has supported you in your role and professional growth?

“Earning the CEBS designation helped me earn respect from my colleagues, as they then understood that my expertise in the field goes beyond day-to-day tasks. I’m a thought partner they can rely on.”