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Actuaries

Skills & Knowledge

 

Most Important Skills for Actuaries


 

Most Important Knowledge Areas for Actuaries



Interests


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Describe Your Skills


People who have worked in this career typically perform the following tasks. These statements can help a prospective employer understand what you can do, on a resume or during an interview.

  • Analyzing data or information.
  • Compiling, calculating, tabulating, or otherwise processing information.
  • Making decisions or solving problems.
  • Using computers.
  • Collecting information from different sources.
  • Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards.
  • Keeping up-to-date with new knowledge.
  • Communicating with supervisors, co-workers, or people that work under you.

 

Careers that Use Similar Skills


The following careers use skills, knowledge, and abilities that are similar to those used for Actuaries.

 

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