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MathsPar
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Hi,
Have only recently found these forums and the information is very useful!
I decided I wanted to become an Actuary at the start of my final year of University. And following the application process was offered a job in April.
Work starts in a few weeks and I feel under prepared. I need some guidance on what I should know before my first day. I've been reading Financial Times and business sections of other papers (although I'm finding the jargon hard to understand at times) and have tried to get a better understanding of the financial products my company offers.
I know how to use Microsoft Office software competently but feel I need to improve on Excel based on what I've read elsewhere.
Also as much as I've read up on Actuaries and the profession, I'm still not entirely sure what topics are worth going over before I begin. I gave a 10 minute presentation on pensions at my interview but apart from a little of that my knowledge is very limited.
Basically it's a bit of nerves about the first day and not wanting to look like an idiot. It's not about the workload, I'm ready to work very hard.
Any advice or guidance on what to read up on or to make sure I know is appreciated.
Have only recently found these forums and the information is very useful!
I decided I wanted to become an Actuary at the start of my final year of University. And following the application process was offered a job in April.
Work starts in a few weeks and I feel under prepared. I need some guidance on what I should know before my first day. I've been reading Financial Times and business sections of other papers (although I'm finding the jargon hard to understand at times) and have tried to get a better understanding of the financial products my company offers.
I know how to use Microsoft Office software competently but feel I need to improve on Excel based on what I've read elsewhere.
Also as much as I've read up on Actuaries and the profession, I'm still not entirely sure what topics are worth going over before I begin. I gave a 10 minute presentation on pensions at my interview but apart from a little of that my knowledge is very limited.
Basically it's a bit of nerves about the first day and not wanting to look like an idiot. It's not about the workload, I'm ready to work very hard.
Any advice or guidance on what to read up on or to make sure I know is appreciated.