Whether you are just considering a career as an actuary, or already actively taking actuarial exams, pursuing university coursework, or are currently employed in the actuarial field, you’ll find this book filled with insightful early career advice and other “insider” information. In his role as CEO of ACTEX Learning, a leading actuarial education company, author Bill Marella leverages his 25 years of experience to help aspiring actuaries chart the best possible career paths. In this book, you’ll learn about all the major areas of US/Canadian actuarial employment and receive valuable guidance from an expert in the education and careers of actuarial professionals. Marella informs readers about many “unknowns” that most early actuarial students often fail to consider until it’s too late. Marella also discusses several crucial, early career choices that, made today, will strongly impact the readers’ career options tomorrow – including decisions related to actuarial exams, internships and employer-driven skill development. To further help the reader, the author includes specific and helpful chapters about how to search for an actuarial job, create a “yes” résumé, and how best to prepare for the interview process.