A Day in the Life: Newly Hired Insurance Actuary

8:30 AM: I usually roll in the door right about now. We don’t have to be there until 9 a.m., but I need the time to check my e-mail, do a quick check of my work from the night before …

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Is Life Insurance a Good Career Path?

A career in life insurance can provide you with job security, high pay, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to work for yourself as an independent insurance agent or a salaried company employee. However, life insurance jobs may also demand …

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A Day in the Life: Senior Associate, Real Estate Investments & Transactions

Sally N. Davis is an associate at Ropes & Gray LLP. She practices in the firm’s real estate investments & transactions group. Here, Sally shares a day in her life.

5:30 a.m. – Wake up. Check and respond to emails from night before …

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The Ins and Outs of Practicing Real Estate Law

From financings to joint ventures to land use issues, and more, real estate lawyers tackle myriad areas, making the practice both challenging and exciting. For many, working in real estate law is exhilarating because they can see their efforts directly …

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A Day in the Life: Insurance Claim Representative, Major Insurance Company

An insurance claim representative provides services for a product that people find necessary to purchase, but, typically, never want to use. Claim representatives need to possess expert knowledge of insurance rules and regulations, as well as any differences in policies, …

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What’s My “Personal Brand” and Why Do I Need One?

When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …

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