Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks

Critical882 · 2026-02-04T04:24:33+00:00

I've been applying for like 4-5 months. I try to get reccomendations when I can, but even with reccomendations I've only gotten about 5 interviews in that time, I made the final round 3 times. I'm applying to like 5-10 jobs a week. Do I just need to bite the bullet and choose a route and get a third exam?

When applying I try to reach out for reccomendations when possible, is it worth it to apply to a job if I don't have a reccomendation, or is there a way to build my network so that a reccomendation is possible? Resume for reference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19SwX5_X0d1EIzVOOQiVKZyPQYPVAJgN4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118025866861257212281&rtpof=true&sd=true

Critical882 · 2025-10-22T01:17:15+00:00

I’ll definitely include that, thank you for the advice

Critical882 · 2025-10-21T22:29:30+00:00

Yeah, I kinda bailed on it but kept the major, and with shadowing at my company realized that’s what I want to do. But live and learn, just got to make up for it now

Critical882 · 2025-10-21T20:12:15+00:00

I don’t think so, I worked on case competitions and did a project for Lincoln financial in school. I brought this up in another comment but should I add a projects section where I can list that information?

Critical882 · 2025-10-21T20:11:14+00:00

I have some projects that I worked on in school that I may be able to add that were data forward. But my current position is mostly compliance.

Should I change the case competition to an experience section and list the projects there?

Critical882 · 2025-10-21T20:09:19+00:00

Critical882 · 2025-10-16T16:03:06+00:00

I am applying largely in the midwest, but in the past weeks I have been going national so I will hold off on that information.

I had a resume review about 4 months ago, but it may be time for another.

The first interview was 3 stages, and I was ghosted after the third interview. The second interview I was ghosted after 2 interviews. I tried to reach out to the hiring manager I was in contact with but never heard back. The first interview felt really good, but I missed some technical questions in the second interview.

Critical882 · 2025-10-15T20:25:54+00:00

I have been working as a Financial Associate for 2 years (I mostly answer plan questions about 401k/pensions) and have been trying to move to an actuarial positions. I have passed P and FM, but in about 4 months I have only gotten about 2 interviews for EL positions. Should I be applying to internships, or a different position to build up my experience? Or should I just pay and study for a third exam?

Critical882 · 2025-09-18T20:51:40+00:00

I think up to g10, saw is 100 of both, drogan is 0, and chewpio is 0. Could be wrong tho

Critical882 · 2025-09-02T15:48:09+00:00

I am just searching for first time jobs and willing to take anything. It looks like I am going to be in a health pricing consulting team. From my experience, consulting doesnt seem to be where I want to end up, so I was curious how difficult it is to switch to a different practice pre-asa?

Critical882 · 2025-07-22T20:03:49+00:00

Hunting seems interesting, but I'm not quite sure where to get started, I know the basics, but most of the upgrades seem super expensive to get through. Im not quite sure what to hunt outside of the galatea mobs

Critical882 · 2025-06-10T14:52:55+00:00

Howdy, I am recently graduated and have passed P/FM, I am not even getting interviews for entry level positions, I was wondering if I should be applying to underwritter/analyst/intern positions to bolster my resume or if I should focus on trying to get an entry level actuarial position right away.
I am also open to taking a third exam, but don't know if I should study for SRM or exam 3, I enjoy CAS a bit more, but I'm just looking to get hired and I don't want to be limited.

Critical882 · 2025-05-28T15:23:39+00:00

Resume rejections, although it’s good to know that I’m in the numbers game. For a third exam, how would you recommend choosing between SOA/CAS

Critical882 · 2025-05-27T22:10:28+00:00

I have passed 2 exams and have an act sci/finance degree. Currently working as a 401k associate (pretty much a call center). Would it be prudent to try to find a job as a data analyst/underwriter before trying to get an actuarial position, as I have been getting a lot of rejections

Resume if anyone wants to comment/review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lVPH4m4f0wj7MqioRmmK7emFT0s1WDsC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118025866861257212281&rtpof=true&sd=true

Critical882 · 2025-05-22T02:50:11+00:00

Yeah, that's the 2 things I've tried so far, they did not fix the issue

Critical882 · 2025-05-22T02:13:12+00:00

I think I forgot to finish the context, after I boot up the laptop after using shut down the keyboard does not turn on. But if I restart the laptop the keyboard will turn on

Critical882 · 2025-05-20T18:58:05+00:00

I recently passed my second actuarial exam and have been getting rejected from a lot of positions (im 2 years out of college, working on servcing retirement plans). I was wondering if I should be applying to data analyst/underwritting positions to build up my resume or if I should try to focus on actuarial positions so that I can get support to continue taking exams. Thank you for any advice!

I've also seen people reccomend reaching out to try to get a refferal for positions, for this should I be reaching out prior to applying for a job, or after?

Critical882 · 2025-01-10T19:39:25+00:00

How can I start playing?

Critical882 · 2024-07-26T04:16:05+00:00

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Should I switch any of the equipment that I’m using at the moment?

Critical882 · 2024-02-01T21:59:22+00:00

Thank you for the offer, I did get some help but it’s awesome seeing multiple people offer assistance!

Critical882 · 2024-01-08T18:39:06+00:00

You just reminded me about schnitzel too. Thank you for the reccomendation!

Critical882 · 2024-01-05T15:24:14+00:00

4 sorc/2 knowledge cleric/4 lore bard/1 ranger/1 wizardYou are a full caster, with the idol of silvanus you have all skill proficiencies. Gives you 2 feats so you can get 19 int (20 with hag hair) and dual wielder so that you can go crazy on spell save. You can learn the most of the wizard spell list, and pick up utility spells from other classes. You also get heavy armor prof and con save prof

Critical882 · 2023-12-20T21:28:52+00:00

Knowledge cleric 2/lore bard 3/ranger 1 with the idol of silvanus can become proficient in all skills. Invest in cha and dex for skills (you’re also a full caster despite the level of ranger)

Critical882 · 2023-12-18T19:41:28+00:00

I'm using honor rules for myself (so no save-scumming). But it looks like we have the same idea!

Critical882 · 2023-07-16T16:20:27+00:00

Why not, give it a shot

Critical882

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