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Can i land a job as an entry level actuary with a Bsc. in Mathematics ?

I am yet to take the actuary exams and i plan on taking the first one sometime in May. Are there firms out there that would hire me as an entry level actuary even though i haven't taken any of the exams. Most of the actuary jobs that i 've come across so far seem to require the successful completion of at least one or two exams. Trying to be optimistic here lol , hope u guys can prove me wrong. Thanx in advance!!

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago
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    Companies hire people, not transcripts. If you are the type of person they are looking for, a BS will suffice.

    That said, business courses, actuarial science courses, a few exams passed, an internship at an insurance company or consulting firm, or an MAS (masters in actuarial science) will be worth some points. So overcome that by showing that you are bright hard working and results oriented. Good extracurricular activities show that you are well-rounded too.

    Most companies want someone technically sound so they can contribute quickly, but also with management and people skills, so they can move up the ladder and handle increasing responsibility.

    The exams are tough, are basically self-study with some small options for assistance and have to be passed while working pretty much full-time (1 hour/day study time or the like will likely be available, but it takes far more than that). A high GPA and tough courses will show that you can handle it.

    Have your seen sample exams at actuarial society websites? Not sure what country you are in, so I don't know whose exams you'd be taking.

    Source(s): BA 1971, MA 1972, FSA 1980, retired 2006. All in U.S.
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