| 10. |
Round out your resume with campus activities and volunteer work. |
| 9. |
Make your resume eye-catching with off-white, beige, or gray paper and
selective use of bold type. Be sure it is free of typos and misspellings. |
| 8. |
Participate in university and industry career days. |
| 7. |
Gain experience in an internship. Be proactive and initiate contact with
companies at which you'd like to work and ask about internships. |
| 6. |
Be yourself—be sincere and enthusiastic during an interview. |
| 5. |
Research a company before an interview. Ask
two solid questions about the company to let the interviewer know you did
your homework. |
| 4. |
Send a thank-you note after all interviews and follow-up on your strengths
as a candidate. |
| 3. |
Get one actuarial exam under your belt before you graduate. |
| 2. |
Graduate early. Off-cycle graduates sometimes get a jump on the spring
graduates. |
| And the Number 1 way to get an employer's attention: |
| 1. |
Be the CEO's niece or nephew. |
