https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj Share your thoughts here en-us 2020-09-25 04:53:05 UTC 2025-11-06 14:34:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793168785 The type of work actuaries do is more diverse than I thought, and there's more ways to make a positive impact on people with actuarial work, which is cool]]> 2020-09-30 22:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793168785 https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793213977 All the partners stressed the importance of asking questions. This is something we touched on in class but I didn't realise how important it was really considered.]]> 2020-09-30 23:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793213977 https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793243826 It was interesting to see how broad the actuarial industry has become as well as the importance of teamwork within the actuarial profession.]]> 2020-09-30 23:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793243826 https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793351300 I think that being open minded and flexible in the workplace was something they seemed to value. Not being afraid to ask questions, seek feedback and enthusiastically participate as much as possible. ]]> 2020-10-01 01:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793351300 https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793366007 They really emphasized that we are there as interns to learn, absorbing knowledge and skills from those around us. I learnt that we should be ready to listen and ask questions but also to be curious in the workplace and let that drive our learning.

]]> 2020-10-01 01:23:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793366007 https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793428431 The partner visits were really good to get a taste about what sort of stuff we would be doing when given placements.

I think it was interesting to also speak to staff and ask about their careers]]> 2020-10-01 02:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jenniferruskin/nfvvz1h1uv6d9kdj/wish/793428431