Interview Workshop

3rd Annual Actuarial Career Expo 21 Employers (so far) Where: Michigan League When: October 4th, 3-6pm Interview Day: October 5th, 8am-4pm Resume Book closes ONE week before fair

Actuarial Career Expo Festifall, but with companies There are risks I want to take Need an elevator pitch and interview skills You need to make the first approach Freshman + Sophomores w/o Exam = Use Expo to network Juniors + Seniors = Use Expo to find jobs

Elevator Pitch Interview Other Topics for Today Sell yourself in 30 seconds Interview Behavior, Brain Teasers, and Case Study Other Home Office and Beyond

Elevator Pitch “Hello, my name is…” Major, exams, class standing, hometown Firm handshake, good eye contact Background on your work experience Highlight skills, rather than events Background on the rest of your life Be a person, not a robot! These are actuaries, they are like you Continue the conversation Ask questions

Take one minute to write down a pitch. Practice Time! Take one minute to write down a pitch. Partner up, and let’s practice!

So, you got yourself an interview Interviews Prep Questions Other

Interview: Prep Know the company What type of insurance? Where are they located? What’s cool about them? Have answers ready to the basic questions Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to be an actuary? Why should we hire you? Practice with SAM Resume OH, Mock interviews Reimbursement and study manual rental LTAM is not for CAS

Why do you want to be an actuary? Practice Time! Why do you want to be an actuary? Partner up, and let’s practice!

Interview: Questions Behavioral “What’s your biggest weakness?” Speak naturally, have good flow to the conversation Brain Teasers “How many cars are parked near Michigan Stadium on Saturdays?” They want to see your logical thought process, not the final answer Take a second to think! Case Studies Will test your business thinking skills Usually asked by consulting companies SAM will have a workshop on this Reimbursement and study manual rental LTAM is not for CAS

SAM Mock Interviews Be Honest Ask Your Questions Interview Questions Reimbursement and study manual rental LTAM is not for CAS DO NOT ASK ABOUT COMPENSATION UNTIL YOU GET A JOB OFFER

Business Professional Dress Interview: Other Body Language Be Yourself Business Professional Dress Reimbursement and study manual rental LTAM is not for CAS

Other: Home Office + More They fly you to their place You’ve really impressed them Internship Two-way interview Every day is a chance to prove yourself Reimbursement and study manual rental LTAM is not for CAS

Thanks for coming. Questions?