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Checklist for Success
Phase 1: The New Actuary
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For actuaries who are in the process of completing actuarial examinations and those who are in the first 5 to 6 years of their careers. |
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Commit yourself to successfully completing exams. While the process may seem rigorous now, this training will open doors for you in the future. |
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Seek out a mentor. You can learn a lot from other professionals who have traveled the same path before you. |
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Begin exploring resources available to you through professional organizations. Professional organizations can be a valuable source for learning and development, research, or to make connections with others in your line of work. There's a wealth of information available, so be sure to take advantage of it. |
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Learn about the history of actuarial profession. You've joined a profession with a long and vibrant history. Learn about our past, and take pride in the role actuaries have played in shaping our world today. |
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Begin thinking about your professional interest areas. While you don't have to make any concrete decisions, it's a good idea to start becoming familiar with different specialty focus areas within the profession. |
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Hone your elevator speech. Prepare a brief statement about what an actuary is and the important service we provide to organizations. The next time someone asks you about your job, you'll be prepared. |
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Keep the big picture in mind. Your work impacts others, and they'll want to know how your activities are helping the company succeed. Make sure your efforts always reflect the larger goals of your organization. |
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Be on the lookout for new opportunities. Now is the time to establish a proactive mentality about your career progression. Keep an eye out for new ways you can demonstrate your skills and your value to the organization. |
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Seek out training and experience in complementary fields. Actuaries need skills in a number of disciplines to effectively offer real-world solutions to complex problems. Look for opportunities to improve your skill set in finance, economics, statistics, business administration, management and other related fields. |
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Actuaries in the News Potential Pandemic Still Could Cost Nearly $300 Billion FromWorkforce Management This article cites SOA research on pandemics. N.J. Patients Deserve to Know Health Care Costs Before Getting the Bill From NJToday.net The SOA's survey on Bending the Cost Curve was noted in this article on health care costs. RiskChat: Paying Attention to Compensation From BigFatFinanceBlog Karen deToro, FSA, MAAA, was featured in an interview on incentive compensation. Study Puts Cost of Medical Errors at $19.5 Billion From Wall Street Journal Jim Toole, FSA, CERA, MAAA, is quoted in this article about the SOA study on medical errors. The Cost of Medical Errors From Nightly Business Report Jim Toole, FSA, CERA, MAAA, appeared in this Aug. 9, 2010 episode on the cost of medical errors. Note: the segment begins 8:50 into the video.
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