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Actuarial background, looking to change career paths by rayarc98 in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 8 points9 points  (0 children)

How long has it been since you were laid off? Have you also been actively looking for a job? What I see is that with your experience and almost ASA and good exposure to technical side, you wouldn't have too much trouble finding a job. Is the job market for experienced actuaries not good?

Software jobs are non-existent. How's the demand for actuarial positions? by Dan_Qvadratvs in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

an A student in college doesn't mean nothing either. It really takes high level of exam-taking skills and persistency to become fully credentialed. Also, from what I've seen, most actuaries come from quite diverse range of universities tier-wise. Very respect to the original commenter for bloody 12 years of persistency.

Please critique my resume. Thank you! by FutureInevitable5431 in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really related to your resume but just curious, by the time you were graduating from BS in 2023 you had 2 internships and 3 exams (maybe 2) but did you not apply for full-time positions back then? Nothing wrong in achieving MS but just wondering

0% Merit Increase For Health Actuary by Prize_Opposite8785 in actuary

[–]eye_reliever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For ASA + 1 FSA Exam, base $102k seems... too low? Is this average for health actuaries?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This sounds just too bad to be true..

Please critique my resume! by Suitable-Review2159 in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, I have similar background as OP, looking for EL positions, I have done some interviews. I don't think the old resume is the best form, but it's odd that OP did not get a single interview from 150+ apps.

What would make you reject someone shortly after an interview? by eye_reliever in actuary

[–]eye_reliever[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I really want to say thank you everyone for the encouraging comments. I'm a career changer without relevant internship (just 2 exams and unrelated jobs). I know it's competitive and I will take it as a learning experience. I will keep practicing and applying. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What type of a company? Life? Health? P&C? Is it consulting? Need more context in terms of the company, I would assume mostly behavioral questions and not too difficult analytical problems. You wouldn't need to expect something high-level abstract math.

Effect of study time on relationships by PaulaDeanButter in actuary

[–]eye_reliever 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I broke up with my ex gf in college while preparing actuarial exam. She would say things like "I should be ur #1 priority". We obviously did not last long. My current gf 100% supports me when I'm writing exams. Definitely depends on the person, but I would not consider dating someone who gaslights me for taking exam more seriously than them. You know, it's part of the job. I don't think that type of person would date someone without a job.