The next step includes more studying, this time while working forty hours a week, to complete a series of actuarial exams for a total of 450 credits to become a professional actuary. However, employers in this field, while emphasizing high marks, also look for the development of more generic skills on your resume. The actuary recommends becoming involved in university activities such as the Actuarial Club in the Faculty of Management to develop leadership and interpersonal skills and to network with actuaries based in Winnipeg. Team sports also helps to facilitate team playing skills and the ability to interact with co-workers. Some have chosen careers as expert witnesses and calculate the amount of settlement damages in court cases.
Some actuaries practice in government monitoring.
An emerging industry for actuaries to explore is the deregulated banking industry. Education students acquire many skills that can be used outside of the elementary or secondary school classroom. The following is a list of potential opportunities for education graduates. One word of warning - many of these positions require special skills and experience. Start developing contacts, joining relevant associations and clubs, and acquiring volunteer and work experience as early as possible.