Actuaries' Survival Guide: How to Succeed in One of the Most Desirable Professions
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0126801460 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 268 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Szabo is professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University in Canada. In 2012 he was honored at the annual Wolfram Technology Conference for his work on "A New Kind of Learning" with a Wolfram Innovator Award. He is currently professor and Provost Fellow at Concordia University. . After postdoctoral studies at Oxford University and visiting professorships at several European universities, he returned to Concordia University as a faculty member and dean
The latter part of the book gives great guidance on job opportunitiesBravo to both the book’s concept and realization.– Murray Lieb, New Jersey Institute of Technology“The book is extremely well written. “I found this material to be the most helpful thing for anyone contemplating an actuarial profession. The early material motivates and familiarizes a person with the profession in a casual but real way. Actuaries need good communication skills and this book provides an excellent example of such skills at work.– Charles Moore, Kansas State University . The middle material gives a person the tools to plan and attack a program to pass the exams
Actuaries' Survival Guide: How to Succeed in One of the Most Desirable Professions Pluses> Good overview of the profession> Excellent explanation of career paths - valuation, pricing, consulting, pension, financial> Lots of examples of "a typical day in an actuary"> Explains math skills needed.> Nice example problems that actuary solvesMinus> Book is 7 years old.. "Very helpful" according to Grace. This book really helped me understand what I needed to do in order to become an Actuary. The resources for exam section is marvelous. Also take a look at all of the companies at the end. This is a great way to start networking.. Brittany said Five Stars. Great Book and Easy Read
Given the comprehensive range of the cases that are analyzed in the book, the Actuaries' Survival Guide can serve as a companion to existing study material for all courses designed to prepare students for actuarial examinations. * Based on the curricula and examinations of the Society of Actuaries (SOA) and the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)* Presents an overview of career options and details on employment in different industries* Provides a link between theory and practice; helps readers gain the qualitative and quantitative skills and knowledge required to succeed in actuarial exams* Includes insights from over 50 actuaries and actuarial students* Written by Fred Szabo, who has directed the actuarial co-op program at Concordia University for over ten years. This unique book is a guide for students and graduates of mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, and other number-based disciplines contemplating a career in actuarial science