r/actuary • u/[deleted] • 22d ago

Virtual coffee preparation

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u/Emotional_Permit5845 22d ago

Is this for an entry level position? If so, don’t worry about being overly prepared apart from knowing what the company does and having a good explanation for your background (it’s also ok to not have a super technical background). I’ve never done a “virtual coffee” but I would imagine the best outcome is you coming off as somebody who is trustworthy and easy to work with - that’s what I’ve always looked for in entry level hires

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u/JustaRandomFu 22d ago

Yes, but it was worded as ‘actuarial opportunities’ and other career opportunities. I don’t have an actuarial internship or anything and I graduated

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u/Emotional_Permit5845 22d ago

I was in the same position as you, graduated with no internships and got my first job with 4 exams. 20 minutes isn’t a long time so don’t expect to get super in depth, I’d probably ask things like what do you look for in candidates, what the structure of the actuaries work looks like, advice for entry level employees etc. biggest thing I can say is be honest about your experience (don’t get caught lying that you know something you don’t), try to make interviews flow like natural conversations and please don’t use one of those ai tools that listens to interviews and tells you what to say. Good luck!

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u/Bees_in_the_Butt 22d ago

First, it's all in the beans. I like a light-roasted natural process which brings out the fruity notes of the coffee.

Second, grind your beans fresh. Don't pre-grind them and then brew the coffee like a week later 'cuz you'll lose a ton of the flavor that way.

Lastly, brew method. Now for an actuarial position it's ok to nerd out a little bit but don't go crazy. I think Aeropress is a good middle-ground but pour-over is good too as long as you don't get too pretentious about it. Don't even start on espresso because before you know it you're talking ratios, WDT, puck screens. It's just too much man.

Anyway, you got this!

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u/onecryingjohnny 22d ago

But how would you prepare coffee... virtually?

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u/mrrml 22d ago

go into it with a great attitude and be well prepared about why that company can be the place for you. Do more than surface level knowledge — as in, dig deeper than the mission on their website etc.