FACT: 73% of entry-level actuarial employers prefer candidates who know Excel. How do you make sure your Excel skills meet their expectations? With tons and tons of future actuaries applying to every entry-level job, it can be tough to stand out from the crowd. That’s why taking an Excel course is NOT ENOUGH. It’s what every other candidate will do, and you need to go above and beyond to get noticed by employers. Watch this video for all the details! Employers are looking for candidates with proven Excel skills. Ideally, these candidates will have real-life experience with Excel an ..read more

  Fall is just around the corner, which means it’s actuarial hiring season! Actuarial employers start looking to fill their entry-level positions EARLY. If you’re graduating next spring, looking to change careers, or on the hunt for a summer internship, you’ve got to start now!! So, you want to get noticed by employers this hiring season. How do you stand out from the competition and finally get that interview? Luckily, I’ve done some research on exactly what employers are looking for. And the answer to that is top actuarial candidates! What makes a future actuary a top candidate? You ..read more

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? Free Actuary Resources Blog Excel Course About More About Brea Meet the Team Contact Us Log In ← Top 5 Programming Languages for Actuaries How to Become an Actuary Fast (With Extra Tips for Students!)   Most future actuaries start their journey by passing an exam. That’s probably because when you first look into the actuarial career, it can seem like all you hear about are exams, exams, exams! Unfortunately, exams are not a great way to start off your actuarial journey. It can make the whole process take way longer than it needs to, and you’ll come out of it less qualif ..read more

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