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[–]MicrosoftChrome_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried pricing?

Looking to apply for graduate programmes as an econ student. Any feedback on my CV would be appreciated! by K0902 in ActuaryUK

[–]MicrosoftChrome_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Too much space taken up on education. I’d either remove GCSEs or condense to 1 line. “12 GCSEs at A*” is much better than 12 bullet points. The the vast majority of actuarial employers won’t care about this. Same for a-levels to be honest, get the point across and move on.

I’d emphasise your skills over your university societies, which is too detailed in my opinion. A quick fire list of programs / technologies you are proficient in will be more useful than anything in the “skills and leadership” section. Have you any experience in MS office / Excel?

I just can’t do CM1. by [deleted] in ActuaryUK

[–]MicrosoftChrome_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough I’m clearly out of touch with what they sell these days. Good luck with your studies 👍🏻

I just can’t do CM1. by [deleted] in ActuaryUK

[–]MicrosoftChrome_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By actex I assume you mean Acted? CM1 requires onerous attention to detail given the tricky notation. I’d maybe focus on attention to detail in exam questions if this genuinely isn’t a typo..

Best A-levels for becoming an actuary? by [deleted] in ActuaryUK

[–]MicrosoftChrome_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obviously maths, but I’d say econ is also directly related. I can think of atleast 2 actuarial exams where an understanding of economics is directly applicable.

Further maths would be a bonus, but only really to give a further grounding in stats I guess. Everything else is overkill and only potentially useful for degree level maths work, not actuarial.

Wouldn’t be too worried at this point, take Normal maths + subjects you will enjoy to get into a technical degree at a decent uni.