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Hello,
Are there any forum members out there who arrived into the industry later than 'fresh out of uni' ? I would like to hear your stories of how you got into industry, did you apply for trainee positions, move in from another department etc ?
The reason for my asking is that about a year ago I decided to make the move to become an actuary. Due to my age (29) and my less than exemperlary qualifictions (not a 2:1 + degree and 'ok' a levels) I joined the institute and got my first exams (ct1 and ct3) in april.
The issue for me now is I need find out the best way to get a firm to take interest in me. Sadly the stongest hand I have at the moment is really the two exams I passed.
I spoke to an acturial recruitment agency today and was told I would find it difficult getting a training position due to my age and my lacklustre a levels / degree. Although the conversation was mainly based on the large institutions which I know is not the only way to enter industry.
Did any of secure your trainee positions, through other channels other than typical graduate recruitment programs?
Any other advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Are there any forum members out there who arrived into the industry later than 'fresh out of uni' ? I would like to hear your stories of how you got into industry, did you apply for trainee positions, move in from another department etc ?
The reason for my asking is that about a year ago I decided to make the move to become an actuary. Due to my age (29) and my less than exemperlary qualifictions (not a 2:1 + degree and 'ok' a levels) I joined the institute and got my first exams (ct1 and ct3) in april.
The issue for me now is I need find out the best way to get a firm to take interest in me. Sadly the stongest hand I have at the moment is really the two exams I passed.
I spoke to an acturial recruitment agency today and was told I would find it difficult getting a training position due to my age and my lacklustre a levels / degree. Although the conversation was mainly based on the large institutions which I know is not the only way to enter industry.
Did any of secure your trainee positions, through other channels other than typical graduate recruitment programs?
Any other advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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