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Related Skills

  • Logical Thinker
  • Strong numerical computational ability
  • Ability to analyze, interpret data
  • Problem solver
  • Critical thinker
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Works well in teams
  • Interested in business

Being Successful in the Field

  • A bachelor's degree is typically sufficient for entry-level positions. While a graduate degree may be useful, it is not necessary. Pair a strong background in mathematics with serious interest in the business world.
  • Conduct informational interviews with professionals in areas of interest to enhance knowledge and make contacts.
  • Stay informed of new developments and current trends in the field.
  • Gain experience through professional internships and part-time or summer jobs.
  • Develop competencies in a specific area of interest.
  • Curriculum combines mathematics courses with business, economics,computers, and statistics for increased job opportunities.
  • Maintain a high grade point average.
  • Build relationships with faculty for career information, contacts,and letters of recommendation.
  • Join related student professional associations and seek leadership positions.

Related Fields

  • Insurance
  • Finance
  • Statistics
  • Data Processing
  • Testing
  • Quality Control
  • Consulting

Employers

  • Insurance companies
  • Consulting firms
  • Government

Strategies

  • Maintain high G.P.A.
  • Pass at least two professional actuarial examinations by the end of junior year.
  • Gain relevant experience through professional internships, summer, or part-time jobs.
  • Learn about the business of insurance.
  • In particular, learn to communicate mathematical ideas effectively to non-mathematical audiences.

Career Industry Liaison

Name Office Email Phone
Sakhawat Tanim  223 Bone Student Center  stanim@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-2200 

Internship Coordinator

Name Office Email Phone
Krzysztof Ostaszewski  Stevenson 313G  krzysio@ilstu.edu  (309) 438-7226