Get a taste of actuarial work
Set yourself apart from the competition through work experience.
Employers are looking for much more than an excellent academic record, and work experience can give you the edge. It shows initiative, drive and determination, and the fact that you've learnt in real life situations.
Many actuarial employers encourage internships, and often use them as opportunities to evaluate suitable candidates for future positions. The Directory of Actuarial Employers will show you which employers currently offer internships. The actuaries pages of the Inside Careers website offers information on applying and the interview process. Your careers adviser should also be able to provide a wealth of information about internships.
If you're struggling to find an actuarial work placement, it is often worth approaching large employers such as insurance companies for general office-based work experience. Although this may not be what you had in mind, it will be a useful insight into the workings of the industry. Once you've established yourself, mention your interest in actuarial work, and see where it takes you.
Experience some actuarial study
If you are interested in joining the profession, learning more about it, or simply improving your financial skills, you can get a taste of what it's like to study as an actuary by taking our Financial mathematics exam.
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