Information for Students Attending 2020 Virtual Actuarial Career Fair

The Actuarial Association of UCSB and the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability are proud to present the 1st Virtual Career Season to be held between September and November.

Major insurance companies and consulting firms will be represented throughout the event period. Students will have the opportunity to network with practicing actuaries, obtain information, and submit resumes for summer internships and full-time positions.

Event Details

Timelines for information sessions and other recruitment events will be updated through the following platforms:

- Actuarial Program Email List
- Actuarial Association Email List (via email collected from you when joining the actuarial association)
- Facebook Group of UCSB Actuarial Association
- UCSB Actuarial Association Website - Events page
- WeChat Official Account: UCSB Actuarial Association
- Other social media platforms (Instagram, etc)

Events of some recruiters may involve online reservations of individual/small group activities. Please pay close attention to published event information and sign up accordingly.


Dress Code: Business formal

Even though all events will be held virtually, we still recommend you dress up for any chance you will be opening your camera and facing the recruiters. Standard business attire is recommended, which means a suit and tie for men and comparable attire for women.

Resume Guidelines

We will collect resumes from all paid members of the Actuarial Association and make a resume booklet to provide to all participating companies. A deadline to submit your resume is October 10th, 2020 at 23:59 pm PDT.

Distinguish Yourself! Study up for the fair by viewing the list of employers and available positions. To view a full list, see the List of Participating Employers.

For this fair, business attire is required and you are expected to study the List of Participating Employers prior to the event. Researching potential employers demonstrates your preparedness for a job.

To join Actuarial Association of UCSB go to Actuarial Association of UCSB.

The Virtual Career Fair is an excellent place to start learning about the actuarial profession. Thank you in advance for helping make 2020 Virtual Career Fair a success.