Career Advice

Read in-depth articles on the profession from recent graduates and senior professionals.

Foreword

Introduction from the Presidents of the Institute of Actuaries and the Faculty of Actuaries

The Profession

What is an Actuary?

Why Become An Actuary?

Fields of Work

The UK Actuarial Profession

The Future for Actuaries

Frequently Asked Questions

Recent Graduates

Total Reward and Benefits – Deloitte

Consultancy – EMB Consultancy LLP

Consultancy – HSBC Actuaries and Consultants Limited

General Insurance, Consultancy – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Pensions – Punter Southall

Actuary in Europe – Mercer

Actuarial Associate – Towers Perrin

Career Paths

Actuarial Function Holder – Legal & General

Healthcare Actuary – Watson Wyatt Limited

Investment Consultant – Mercer

Actuary in Business – Mitchell Consulting Actuaries Limited

Pensions Consultant – KPMG

Healthcare Actuary – Swiss Re

Finding the Right Job

Salaries and Rewards

Minimum Requirements and Key Skills

CV and Interview Techniques

Finding and Benefiting From Work Experience

Graduate Training Schemes

Education, Training and Development

Actuarial Syllabus and Examinations

Professional Qualifications

Continuing Professional Development

Key Issues

Light at the End of the Tunnel – Advice to Graduates in Testing Times

Actuaries Stay Safe from Credit Crunch Turmoil

Get interactive with the actuarial world on Facebook

Recruitment Consultants

GAAPS Actuarial Recruitment Group