VIRTUAL CAREER DAY
SHE CAN'T BE WHAT SHE CAN'T SEE
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Actuary- Tara Telford
About Tara Telford
I graduated from The University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics in 2012 and started working at Aviva Canada in 2013. During my 7 year career at Aviva Canada I worked in several different functions including Underwriting, Pricing, Data & Analytics, and Strategy. In 2020, I transferred to our Aviva Group head office in London, England, and am working in the Risk Function. My experience has included traditional actuarial roles and non-traditional actuarial roles, but I’ve been able to apply my actuarial knowledge and skillset across a broad range of opportunities. I have Actuarial designations in the Casualty Actuarial Society (ACAS) and the Canadian Institute of Actuaries (ACIA).
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HER WEBSITE: www.aviva.com
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Introduction
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1. What inspired you to pursue this career?
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2. How long have you been doing your job?
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3. What kind of education is required for your career?
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4. What personal experiences or skills that you have have been helpful for your job?
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5. Which of your personality traits are helpful and important for your job?
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6. What is a typical day like in your job?
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7. What do you like the most about your job?
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8. What are your least favorite parts of the job?
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9. What is the most interesting story that happened during your job?
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10. What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you on the job?
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11. Did you face any specific challenges because of your gender in a male-dominated career?
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12. What advice do you have for someone who might want to pursue this career?
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Additional Comments
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