If you LOVE analyzing risks and you're good at math, becoming an actuary might be your perfect fit! It's one of the top 10 jobs in 2024 and is expected to keep growing, so it's worth considering! In this episode, we meet Will Ringhofer, an associate actuary at Steadily in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Will breaks down what it means to be an actuary, highlights the importance of managing risk in finance, and shares his journey into the field, including the challenges and exciting parts. He talks about the tough actuarial exams, discusses the salary range, what makes someone succeed in this profession, and much more... FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What is an actuary? 05:24 What people underestimate about actuaries 07:40 Exams you need to take to become an actuary 12:27 Is it a strict 9-5 job? 15:03 How to become an actuary? 18:24 How to set yourself apart from other candidates 21:49 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com