Description: February issue of The Stepping Stone

Description: The author uses the example of a female matador to explore fixed and growth mindsets, and suggests ways to adjust beliefs to achieve greater success.

Description: Over the last decade, the actuarial career has gained significant attention of entry level job-seekers as it continues to be one of the consistently top rated jobs in the market. There are different avenues to break into the profession, but one of the most common is through an Actuarial Student Program, where a company formally supports the exam progress of individuals through paid study materials, exam fees, and time off to study. Most programs also include an emphasis on development of leadership and communication skills. As the recruiter for MassMutual’s Actuarial Student Program, I get the opportunity to regularly share with candidates why I believe a student program is such a powerful springboard for a successful actuarial career. Profiled in the article is two actuarial students and one recent actuarial student program “graduate” to highlight the value a student program can bring to one’s professional development.

Description: Details of Actuary of the Future Section sponsored skills development webcasts in 2014.

Description: How to approach the phone interview to convey competence and collaboration for an edge in this very important part of the job acquisition process.

Description: The article discusses how to create team synergy by building strong team bonds and promoting a culture of collaboration amidst friendly competition. It also notes that strong leadership is to lift up people and empower them.

Description: Great lessons come from bad experiences. This is a story of how I learned the importance of influence after a difficult relationship with my supervisor.

Description: Author's 4 personal heroes inspiration for readers to identify their own noble purpose, & create a 5-year plan for personal growth (Competency Framework).

Description: Details of a new e-Learning module for individuals who plan to practice actuarial science in Taiwan, developed by the SOA and the Actuarial Institute of Chinese Taipei (AICT).

Description: An argument for a lifelong study of the humanities for personal and intellectual development, as well as some advice to get started.