Whether it’s an internship or an entry-level role, a key step in securing an actuary job is the interview. And while you should prepare for common interview questions, you also need to ready yourself for common actuarial interview questions. Though this means brushing up on your hard skills, you might be surprised to learn that …
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The difference between an underwriter vs. actuary is subtle. Both professionals assess risk and often work in the insurance industry. However, actuaries work more behind the scenes developing methods to measure risks and analyze trends. On the other hand, underwriters apply findings from actuaries’ studies to individual customers to determine if a client can qualify …
Whether you think artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for your job or not, it’s here to stay. And the buzziest of all AI is ChatGPT. Though it’s capable of many things, should ChatGPT write your resume? Consider ChatGPT’s compelling results. A recruiter put ChatGPT-generated documents to the test and found that they landed interviews. And …
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Both commercial and investment banks offer financial services and products to businesses, corporations, government organizations, and institutions rather than individuals or families. One primary difference between commercial banking vs. investment banking is that investment banks typically raise money by selling securities (like stocks and bonds). On the other hand, commercial banks use consumer deposits to …
You’re invited to interview at your dream company. As you’re reviewing the information the recruiter sent, you notice you’re scheduled for a panel interview. And as you check further, you see you’re interviewing with multiple people. What the heck is happening? Though relatively uncommon, a panel interview is a type of interview some companies use …
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Forage is on a mission to get motivated students into great jobs. Hundreds of companies have job simulations on our platform to help applicants sharpen their skills, experience company culture, and stand out in the application process. Job simulations are free, and you complete them online at your own pace. >>MORE: Want to learn more …
Retail banks provide financial services like checking accounts and mortgages to individuals and small businesses. On the other hand, commercial banks work with commercial entities — businesses, governments, and institutions — and offer a range of services and products, such as investment management and savings accounts. So, what explains the difference between retail and commercial …
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Benefits packages can vary widely by employer and location. However, a new Forage study finds the East North Central region of the U.S. — which consists of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin — provides the best employee benefits in the nation. Our findings are based on an analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau …
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Information technology (IT) is a broad field covering various roles, from data analyst to DevOps engineer. While each role can vary significantly in qualifications and responsibilities, there are many common IT interview questions you can prepare for — so you’re ready to crush the interview. In this guide, we’ll cover: What Are Employers Looking for …
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Retail banking, also called personal banking or consumer banking, is financial services geared toward individual customers rather than large corporations. Retail banks offer products like savings accounts and debit cards to the general public, and working in retail banking requires high levels of customer service. In this guide, we’ll go over: Retail Banking Definition Retail …
