Actuarial Science Career and Exam Advice for your Actuarial Journey

Category: Journey On – Blog

  • Finding Actuarial Opportunities in Microinsurance

    -Written by Jeff Blacker, FSA, MAAA, author of Actuaries in Microinsurance. Microinsurance (MI) is low cost insurance protection tailored to low-income people. MI gives you the opportunity to make an impact in people’s lives with your actuarial work [Read More…]

  • Three Myths To Communicating Effectively

    There are common misconceptions about communicating what you say in an effective manner. Everyone’s got their ideas about what makes an effective communicator, and everyone will give you their opinions, whether you want them to or not. In this post, we’ll explore three of the most common myths about communicating effectively, and explain why adhering…

  • Three Principles of Effective Communication

    Being an actuary requires you to be able to successfully and effectively communicate your results and findings to your client. Read more to find out how to build these essential skills. [Read More…]

  • How To Build And Demonstrate Business Skills

    Building business skills is an important part of today’s fast-paced world. And these skills can not only be used in the business world, but in a school setting as well. So how do you go about doing this, especially as you go into the actuarial field? Read more to find out how to build these…

  • Studying While Working

    When you’re in school, be it college or grad school, or even studying for your actuarial exams, you’re likely also trying to work and earn a living as well. Work, along with other activities in your life, such as spending time with friends and family, or your hobbies, can take up a lot of your…

  • Interview With Deb Model: Answers to Top Questions About Getting an Entry-Level Job

    We’re changing things up with an interview with Deb Model, a former actuarial recruiter. She answers some of the most asked questions about becoming an actuary on the entry-level, and shares really valuable tips for you to keep in mind.. [Read More…]

  • Five Methods of Dealing with Overwhelm

    We all experience overwhelm in our lives. Whether it’s several things happening at once and we’re caught off guard, or we end up letting certain thoughts run rampant, that feeling of “Oh my gosh, there’s too much to deal with!” can be pretty powerful sometimes. But there are five specific things you can do to…

  • Achieving Your Perfect Work/Life Balance As An Actuary

    For many, juggling the responsibilities of daily life can prove to be a real challenge. This is true for aspiring actuaries and those already in the field. Fortunately, you don’t have to be one of these people. With just a small mindset change and a little bit of preparation, we’re going to show you exactly…

  • Build Unshakable Confidence For Exam Day

    We’re all familiar with the classic test day horror story. The story about the person that spends three hundred hours studying, enters the test room nervously to take the exam, encounters a question they can’t answer, and freezes up. They let one question sabotage the entire test. The only thing you need is hard work,…

  • 3 Crucial Studying Tips To Nail A Multiple Choice Exam

    Along your actuarial journey, there’s no doubt that you’re going to come across many multiple choice exams. When studying for these exams, most people tend to use an ineffective and unstructured approach. You will learn about unconventional yet extremely effective studying strategies for multiple choice exams . [Read More…]