Actuarial Exams, Getting Started
Whether you’re just getting started on your actuarial exams, or you’ve already passed a few, you’re here because you want to know the best way to proceed going forward. So, what’s the best order to take actuarial exams? The short answer is: there isn’t a required...
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...
Actuarial Exams, Getting Started
Writing your first actuarial exam while you’re still in college can seem like a bit of a daunting task. But, it’s actually very common and recommended. Most students that decide to be an actuary while they’re in school aim to have at least 2 exams passed before they...
Actuarial Exams, Getting Started
If you’re considering becoming an actuary, you probably want to know how many actuarial exams you’re going to need to pass in order to be fully qualified. To become an actuary in the U.S. or Canada, you need to pass 7 or 10 exams depending on the...
Career Development, Getting Started
If you’re thinking about becoming an actuary in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, you might be wondering if you’ve missed your opportunity. Are you too old? Is it too late? The good news is that you’re definitely not too old nor too late. Lots of...
Career Development, Education, Getting Started
If you’re wondering how to become an actuary and you want to know the exact steps you should take, you’re in the right place! In this post I’m going to go through the 8-step process that you’ll need to follow to become a fully qualified...
