Finding A Job, Getting Started
If you’re considering a career path as an actuary, you’ve probably wondered how difficult it’s going to be to get a job. So, is it hard to get an entry-level actuarial job? The entry-level actuarial job market in Canada and the U.S. is fairly competitive right...
Finding A Job, Getting Started
When I was first considering becoming an actuary, I really had no clue what to expect. Now, after having been working as an actuarial analyst (more about the actuarial analyst career here) for the past 4 years, I have a much better idea of what they really do. These...
Finding A Job, Getting Started
If you’re looking for a professional career that involves solving problems, working with tons of numbers, and analysing data, well, the becoming an actuarial analyst may just be the job for you! You may not already know me, but I have been in an actuarial analyst...
Actuarial Exams, Career Development, Finding A Job
You’ve studied hard. Passed two exams. And now it’s time to search for an entry-level job (or it will be soon). How much should you expect to make? Here’s the quick answer: Your entry-level actuarial salary will depend on your geographical area, your past experience,...
Career Development, Finding A Job, Getting Started
If you’re considering becoming an actuary, you may wonder if you’re going to be able to work from home. It’s a great question, and something I myself wondered too when I first started working in the actuarial field. The short answer is that some companies do offer...
Career Development, Finding A Job, Getting Started
If you’re thinking about becoming an actuary, you’re probably wondering how much of your job will be programming. Or maybe you’re wondering if you really need to know how to do it in order to be a competitive candidate. For many actuarial positions, programming will...