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Comment on Imperial College – Actuarial Careers Fair 2011 by Careers

Careers — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:29:45 +0000

It’s a great information about careers………
Very helpful advice on this article! It is the little changes that make the biggest changes. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Comment on Soapbox: In praise of pioneers by All New Local and General Insurance Quotes

All New Local and General Insurance Quotes — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:21:55 +0000

[...] When I set up GAAPS Actuarial, a recruitment company dedicated to actuaries over 20 years ago, there were only a few actuaries as recruiters. At that time, many questioned my departure from the actuarial profession — I persevered and responded that I had not stopped being an actuary, I was merely utilising my skills in a new field. “Every change is chancy” goes the old Yemenite proverb, and chance was what I took in my change of profession. Now more and more actuaries have come forth in the recruitment industry — it has even become an acceptable profession for an actuary.Source: gaapsblog.com [...]

Comment on Joint Regional Seminar on Economic Capital by maksud28

maksud28 — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:57:51 +0000

Great post, do you mind if I re-blog this (with full attribution and linking)? I really want to share it with my readers, they would find it very useful. The president of the Society of Actuaries gave an introductory speech and it emerges that 25% of the American Society at Associate level and below reside in Asia. I also loved his definition of what differentiates actuaries from others. “When we provide a number. We give it a context that’s what makes us special” Seminar about conflict resolution Seminar about stress management Seminar for mental health diagnoses of youth

Comment on The Best Actuarial Jokes – Competition Results by mamushiana rialivhuwa

mamushiana rialivhuwa — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:02:23 +0000

a lazy actuary is colled an accountant.

Comment on Revised Tier 2 Visa Guidelines by iso 9000

iso 9000 — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:34:39 +0000

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Comment on Congratulations! by ActuarialExams.org

ActuarialExams.org — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:26:14 +0000

Congratulations extended from ActuaryExams.org! Please check in at our new blog/site which highlights the actuarial science field. Thanks!

Comment on Pancake Flipping – A Job for Actuaries? by Pancakes in the City | Travel GAAPS

Pancakes in the City | Travel GAAPS — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:46:52 +0000

[...] more about whether pancake flipping is a job for actuaries or search for actuarial [...]

Comment on Actuaries Eligible to Apply for Tier 2 Work Permits by Maple

Maple — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:43:55 +0000

Thanks for the information. But Individuals from “India” are also valid to apply under the tier2 visa? Is the youth mobility scheme applicable to the candidates from India as well?

Thanks again.

Comment on Pathways to Becoming an Actuary – Video by Pathways to Becoming an Actuary – Video (via The GAAPS Blog) | Albeexie's Blog

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:34:37 +0000

[...] This presentation by Dr Geraldine Kaye of GAAPS Actuarial was given at Imperial College Business School. Part 1 What is an actuary? What qualities does an actuary need – academic requirements, good communication skills, personality type? Where do actuaries work – traditional sectors and wider fields? Rewards, salary and remuneration; Prospects for the future of the actuarial profession.

Comment on South African Careers Fair by The Big Day | Travel GAAPS

The Big Day | Travel GAAPS — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:21:30 +0000

[...] The Big Day Posted on 27th August 2010 by gaaps| Leave a comment The careers fair was very successful, with the biggest turn out ever for students and companies. Read more about the careers fair at the GAAPS Blog. [...]