From Patty Kent, Executive VP, Actuarial Careers, Inc.
When you are researching Actuarial positions, you are not only examining the job titles but also the job descriptions, and what each company is specifically looking for under their job title. It’s easy when the job description fits your resume, but what if it doesn’t? Perhaps your experience is a bit shy of the requirements, but you are really interested in the position, should you apply?
In this marketplace, you are going to be up against candidates who have the exact background and experience the company is looking for. If you choose to apply, you will need to dig into your capabilities and experience to offer some compelling reasons why you should be considered.
Perhaps you can offer examples of how you quickly learned other new skills in the past, or include any exposure you had to the particular type of experience required. You can also consider instances where you demonstrated an ability to bring a fresh perspective and alternative approach to similar challenges.
If you are attempting to make a large jump in title, responsibilities or pay, you will need to have convincing reasons why the company should consider you, and be able to give them evidence of what you bring to the position that the others can’t.
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