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- 19-10-2015 10:25
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- 19-10-2015 11:08
(Original post by jneill)
I guess the pay compensates for days and days of calculator bashing...
I wish my teachers had said "Look, you need to concentrate in maths because then you'll earn the highest salaries around". -
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Haha, definitely.
I wish my teachers had said "Look, you need to concentrate in maths because then you'll earn the highest salaries around".
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- 19-10-2015 11:15
(Original post by jneill)
Or you could just build some kind of online community that becomes the go-to destination for students and aspiring students...
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(Original post by Soniachahal)
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- 19-10-2015 11:23
It has a huge upward swing compared with other professions.
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- 19-10-2015 11:28
Training advice: if you want to be an actuary, this is the kind of question you should be able to answer for yourself
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- 19-10-2015 12:24
(Original post by Soniachahal)
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- 19-10-2015 12:48
(Original post by EdiAnl)
Sadly it's not something you can just decide to pick up. It has grown increasingly competitive, need 340 UCAS points or above. I got a first in mathematics and most of the big firms wouldn't even consider me (got ABC), and also you need to demonstrate an interest in Finance (yawn) as well as being a team player, head of hockey team etc etc in other words they want superwoman/man. Plus they work you like a dog during qualification (roughly4 yrs), go for it if you can but know there will be vv hard work ahead. Ps a degree with a placement in puts you ahead good luck🍀 -
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- 19-10-2015 14:07
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Your First in Maths didn't outweigh ABC at A-Level? What was your Maths grade if you don't mind me asking? -
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- 19-10-2015 14:24
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NO! That was the annoying thing. Out of the famous top 4 Only PwC were prepared to look at me. Got A in Maths at A level, the C was in Spanish. I didn't take it personally tho as they really use the UCAS as a way of weeding out candidates. Not necessarily the best way to do it, but efficient in cutting down the numbers. Also I was weak in IT skills so would have had to do an excel course in the summer. In the end I went to do an MSc in statistics, all the computer stuff is part of the course. I guess it would be in Financial Maths courses also
https://www.accountancylive.com/pwc-...-trainee-entry
https://www.accountancylive.com/ey-r...tment-criteria
Deloitte
https://www.accountancylive.com/delo...-mobility-push -
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(Original post by EdiAnl)
NO! That was the annoying thing. Out of the famous top 4 Only PwC were prepared to look at me. Got A in Maths at A level, the C was in Spanish. I didn't take it personally tho as they really use the UCAS as a way of weeding out candidates. Not necessarily the best way to do it, but efficient in cutting down the numbers. Also I was weak in IT skills so would have had to do an excel course in the summer. In the end I went to do an MSc in statistics, all the computer stuff is part of the course. I guess it would be in Financial Maths courses also -
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- 19-10-2015 21:39
[QUOTE=jneill;60040943]I expect others will follow the PwC (and more recently, EY) example
https://www.accountancylive.com/pwc-...-trainee-entry
https://www.accountancylive.com/ey-r...tment-criteria
Deloitte
https://www.accountancylive.com/delo...ush[/QUOTE]
That's great news, jneill. I might try again, though I think I might still struggle at interview stage compared to those with a true interest in finance if I am honest. If only it were so simple that you just choose your career based on prospective salary! I have been very put off by the level of competitiveness and at the moment my MSc workload is killing me. I think most firms have application dates around April?! -
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- 19-10-2015 21:43
(Original post by EdiAnl)
That's great news, jneill. I might try again, though I think I might still struggle at interview stage compared to those with a true interest in finance if I am honest. If only it were so simple that you just choose your career based on prospective salary! I have been very put off by the level of competitiveness and at the moment my MSc workload is killing me. I think most firms have application dates around April?!Last edited by Doonesbury; 19-10-2015 at 21:44.
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