Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation. This issue’s case study involved a candidate for an actuarial position who didn't handle salary discussions well, and whether that should impact the hiring decision.

Description: This article discusses ways to get the most out of your career, including aligning your passions with your talents.

Description: Hit The Ground Running In Your New Position by John West Hadley, FSA from The Stepping Stone Newsletter, July 2004, Issue No. 15.

Description: This article is about how to write a compelling engagement bio, which is a personal services version of a resume.

Description: Some tips for the effective ‘elevator pitch’, the most effective ones follow the marketing maxim: “Leave them wanting to know more.”

Description: This article is the third in the series 10 secrets to landing your dream job. The author elaborates on: using emails and letter as marketing weapons, building your network, and networking the right way.

Description: The author outlines the benefits of and provides tips for effective networking. From The Stepping Stone, February 2012, Issue No. 45.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision. This issue’s case study involved an actuary's dilemna around creating a presence in the home office, when working from a sattellite office

Description: A real life situation is posed involving a management, leadership, or other business decision, and readers are invited to submit their responses to "What Would You Do?" This issue’s case study involved choosing between two actuarial candidates in a hiring decision.

Description: A compilation of reader responses is presented to a real life situation involving a business decision. This issue’s case study involved a recently promoted chief actuary receiving pressure to make a downward reserve adjustment at year end.