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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Building Relationships as an Introvert

    Building relationships is truly the key and the core of everything in our lives. This proves true when it comes to making decisions, influencing others, and having the support of others and resources to do what you want to do. But what if you’re an introvert? What if you’re one of those people who gains…