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The Actuary Career Guide
Are you seeking a career as an Actuary?
A strong background in mathematics is essential. Actuaries generally have a bachelor’s degree and must pass a series of examinations—often taking 4 to 8 years—to gain full professional status. Competition for jobs will be keen as the number of qualified candidates is expected to exceed the number of positions available. About 55 percent of actuaries are employed by insurance carriers.
In The Actuary Career Guide you'll discover:
* What those in this occupation do and the environment or conditions they work under...
* The education, training, qualifications, skills, abilities and experience you will need to work in this field...
* Where and who is hiring now for these positions...
* The chances for finding work and remaining employed based on demand and other economic considerations...
* The average annual pay and the factors that determine how much a person employed in this field may earn, along with any fringe benefits if available...
* Plus much more...
Included in this guide is a section listing 50 best job hunting, resume writing and interviewing tips.
Whether you're still figuring out what to do for a living or changing careers, you need a guide like this to help you make the right decision.
Are you seeking a career as an Actuary?
A strong background in mathematics is essential. Actuaries generally have a bachelor’s degree and must pass a series of examinations—often taking 4 to 8 years—to gain full professional status. Competition for jobs will be keen as the number of qualified candidates is expected to exceed the number of positions available. About 55 percent of actuaries are employed by insurance carriers.
In The Actuary Career Guide you'll discover:
* What those in this occupation do and the environment or conditions they work under...
* The education, training, qualifications, skills, abilities and experience you will need to work in this field...
* Where and who is hiring now for these positions...
* The chances for finding work and remaining employed based on demand and other economic considerations...
* The average annual pay and the factors that determine how much a person employed in this field may earn, along with any fringe benefits if available...
* Plus much more...
Included in this guide is a section listing 50 best job hunting, resume writing and interviewing tips.
Whether you're still figuring out what to do for a living or changing careers, you need a guide like this to help you make the right decision.
Product Details
BN ID: | 2940011876165 |
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Publisher: | Digital Products Mall |
Publication date: | 12/09/2010 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | NOOK Book |
File size: | 20 KB |
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