1. Actuarial Science Club

2. Agenda Introduction Summary of actuarial science Social Events
Mentor Program
Dues/Resume Book
Company Visits

3. Introductions President – Brandon Derke (derkebra@msu.edu)
External Vice President – Spencer Crough
Internal Vice President – Megan Feldpausch
Treasure – Yingjie He
Social Chair – Scott Piwowar
Secretary – Jake Wright

4. Actuarial science Calculating risk using math and statistics
Application
Insurance (Property, Life, etc)
Consulting (Pension)
Sports
Exam Progression

5. Why become an actuary One of the best jobs in the United States
Job Security
Impressive Impact
Participate in high-level business decisions making
You get to work with models every day
Salary
Work-Life Balance

6. Actuarial science exams
P (STT 441, STT490 (optional) )
FM (MTH 360, MTH 361, FI311)
MFE (MTH 457, MTH 458, MTH 361)
MLC (STT 455, STT 456)
C (STT 459)
There will be help in the Wells Hall MLC again this year if you need assistance in your actuarial science classes.

7. Social events Volunteer events Sports event in the fall semester
Bar Crawl in the spring semester
More to be announced
Ashley Ahlin
Shannon Fransen
iMath Tutors

8. Qualifications to become a mentor
Mentor program
Qualifications to become a mentor
Build community within our club
Help others learn more about actuarial science
Build a broader network
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BELOW
At least one actuarial exams passed
At least one actuarial internship
At least one year as a member of the club
Mentor program will begin towards the end of September

9. Resume book program
Following the resume workshop (9-13), we will be making a book of the club members’ resumes.
For your resume to be included you must pay dues to the club.
This resume book will be sent out to each company before their visit so they can set up interviews for full time and internship positions.

10. DUes Dues are $20 (cash or check) Access to exam resources
Resume book & resume workshops
Mentor Program
Pizza at every meeting

11. Company visits
Company visits are a chance for students to get a first-hand look into some of the various firms that hire actuaries.
You will be able to network with other actuaries in the field, learn about the actuarial profession, gain tips to success within their career path, and find potential internships/full-time opportunities.
This year there are 12 scheduled company visits and all of them are posted on our website.

12. Expectations for company visits
You should expect to understand what type of work they do
Consulting, insurance, P&C, life, SOA, CAS, etc
You should be able to get a better idea of whether you can see yourself working for this company
ASK QUESTIONS!!!
The more you seem interested in the company, the more they will be interested in you.

13. What companies expect of us
They want open minds and a desire to learn about them
They want students that will come ready with questions
Attentive listeners who are engaged in the discussion and looking forward to what they hear

14. Coming prepared Come dressed to impress Resumes
Business formal or business casual
Resumes
Even though we give companies the resume book beforehand, it is still a good idea to bring a few extra copies and personally hand them your resume after the meeting to show them that you are interested in working for them
Bring a positive attitude

15. Questions?