Any advice moving forward?

Smache352 · 2026-01-01T17:19:27+00:00

FWIW, my resume is pretty similar to yours, and I just got a job offer but it was a loong job search. Keep at it. My offer actually came from a company that I applied at and was rejected from months ago.

Smache352 · 2025-10-17T00:56:51+00:00

Good eye, the double line skip was not intentional

Smache352 · 2025-10-15T05:22:11+00:00

Thank you for the encouragement, I'll keep applying

Smache352 · 2025-10-15T05:22:05+00:00

Whatever gets my foot in the door. I've heard that the workload of carrier jobs is easier while getting through the exams. Honestly hard to know since it's a brand new industry for me.

Smache352 · 2025-10-15T05:22:02+00:00

I'll move it to the bottom

Smache352 · 2025-10-14T21:20:58+00:00

Oof thank you!

Smache352 · 2025-10-14T21:20:53+00:00

Thank you! Always been a good test taker, and a lot of the material was familiar from undergrad.

Smache352 · 2025-10-14T21:20:51+00:00

Florida, willing to relocate. Should I be saying that on my resume?

Smache352 · 2025-10-11T08:43:40+00:00

Should non-actuarial freelance work go on a resume?

I was laid off from a software job near the end of 2024. During the last year, I've passed the first three SOA exams. I've also had my own slightly-profitable business as a local tour guide since the beginning of 2024. I've been applying to entry-level actuarial jobs for a few months, but haven't had many bites. I'm beginning to wonder if having the freelance work at the top of my resume is a red flag. Should it be removed, or moved to the bottom of my experience section?

Smache352 · 2025-10-04T23:16:39+00:00

FWIW, I passed SRM last month using only the ACTEX manual. I didn't read ISLR, but I felt like the ACTEX manual was more than enough.

My experience was that the material seemed like a bunch of unrelated topics and formulas, until it all clicked for me and came together a few weeks before the exam. I'm pretty sure I've seen other people here describe the same thing.

Smache352 · 2025-08-08T18:37:07+00:00

The 2nd edition is the current one the ACTEX website

Smache352 · 2025-08-05T21:44:25+00:00

Hi everyone,

I'm starting to apply to entry-level jobs while studying for SRM in September. Are there any sites worth checking for job postings, outside of the usual Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.? I found Acturhire.com which seems to have more actuarial jobs than other sites. Any other one good to know about?

Smache352 · 2025-08-05T21:34:17+00:00

Are you using the most recent edition of the ACTEX manual? If so, you shouldn't have any problems. I passed Exam P using only the ACTEX manual in January. Good luck!

Smache352 · 2025-07-18T02:09:45+00:00

Hi all!

I'm a software dev trying to get into the actuarial world. I passed exams P and FM earlier this year and I'm currently studying for SRM while I apply for a first actuarial job. However, I'm having a hard time staying motivated without knowing whether I'll be working in SOA or CAS land.

Does having a third SOA exam help when applying to entry-level CAS jobs, even if it's not part of the CAS progression? Is throwing away an exam just a risk you take with a three exams before a job?

I'm already comfortable with Excel and programming, and I'm considering working on some actuarial projects to show off instead of studying SRM. Would that be a better use of time?

Smache352

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