Daily Archives: January 27, 2014

Actuarial Studies Information Session

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An individual who wants to become an actuary must excel at challenging courses in mathematics, have some interest in using these skills to analyze and solve business problems, be willing to spend many hours preparing for professional examinations, and possess good communication skills.

If you are interested in this type of career, please attend the upcoming Actuarial Studies Information Session. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 4-5 pm and will take place in RLM 5.120.

Actuarial Studies Program Assistant Director, Alisa Walch, will briefly describe the actuarial profession, the professional actuarial organizations, the actuarial credentialing process, and the UT actuarial program/degree.

Is the profession right for you?  Characteristics of both successful and unsuccessful students will be discussed so that you can judge for yourself.

A significant portion of time will be reserved to answer questions from those in attendance.

Liberal Arts Students Invited to Attend McCombs Career Epo Read Tips for Attendance

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Liberal Arts students are invited to attend the McCombs Undergraduate Career Expo on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. If you plan to attend, are you ready?

TOP TIPS – Ignore these tips at your own risk!
What’s the fastest way to get kicked out of the Expo? Don’t wear a suit, or don’t wear the right color suit. Please pay special attention to the dress code. McCombs will deny entry to any student who does not meet their dress requirements .
If you need to ask an employer what they do – you haven’t prepared properly. Do not attend the expo until you have thoroughly researched the companies attending the expo. And you must be able to answer these questions: why do you want to work for the company and what makes you a good candidate? Explore the list of attending employers here.  Keep in mind that in two hours you may realistically only be able to visit with a very limited number of recruiters – so arrive at the expo with a strategic plan of who you want to meet and the order in which you plan to meet with them.
Don’t apologize for your major. Sell it. Help Recruiters understand the value of a liberal arts degree and be prepared to speak about your internship, leadership and other experiences.
Don’t forget your UT ID. You will be required to show your ID to gain entry.
Arrive by 2:45pm. The fair is open to all UT majors from 3-5pm, so there could be a long line right before 3pm. You don’t want to be at the back of that line.

Explore ourMaking the Most of the McCombs Undergraduate Career Expo page to learn how best to prepare, to strategize your approach to the fair and to follow up with recruiters.

Archer Fellowship Program – Upcoming Deadline and Events

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Interested in learning about public policy firsthand by living, interning, and taking in-residence classes in Washington, D.C.?

If the answer is yes, the Archer Fellowship Program is for you! Learn about this unique program by attending an information session in FAC 4 this Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. We’ll also host open hours in FAC 4 on Thursday (11 am-3 pm) and Friday (10 am-2 pm) for students who would like assistance with the application process. Feel free to bring drafts of your application materials for Archer Center staff and alumni to review.

Applications for the 2014-2015 academic year are due on Monday, February 17th. Weekly application tips posted on Facebook:  like UT Austin Archer Fellowship Program to stay informed. Questions? Please contact Rose Mastrangelo at r.mastrangelo@austin.utexas.edu.