Career cluster: Science Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics
Career: Actuary
Knowledge: Need knowledge of Mathematics, Economics and
Accounting, Computers and Electronics, an understanding of English
Language, Law and Government, and Administration and Management.
Skills: Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making,
Complex Problem Solving, Reading Comprehension, Systems Analysis,
Systems Evaluation, Active Listening, Speaking, Active Learning, Learning
Strategies, Management of Financial Resources, Operations Analysis, Social
Perceptiveness, Writing, Coordination, Monitoring, Persuasion, and Time
Management.
Abilities: Mathematical Reasoning, Number Facility, Deductive
Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Expression, Near Vision, Problem
Sensitivity, Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension, Category
Flexibility, Information Ordering, Selective Attention, Speech Clarity, Written
Expression, Flexibility of Closure, Fluency of Ideas, Speech Recognition,
Originality, and Perceptual Speed.
Job Zone:
Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree,
but some do not.
Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill,
knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an
accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in
accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of
work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating,
supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants,
sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art
directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)
Education:
Percentage
of
Responden
ts Education Level Required
5 Bachelor's degree
2%
27% Professional degree
 15% Post-baccalaureate certificate

This occupation may require a background in the following: science,

technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational disciplines:

Mathematics Actuarial Science

Credentials: You need an Actuarial Certification for Small Employer

Insurers issued by the Indiana Department of Insurance if you were to work
for an independent small town business, a certification with an Actuary group
such as Associateship in the Casualty Actuarial Society, and a 4 year
bachelors degree in Actuarial Science.

Interests: Conventional Conventional occupations frequently involve

following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include
working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear
line of authority to follow. See more occupations related to this interest.

Investigative Investigative occupations frequently involve working with

ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can
involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. See more
occupations related to this interest.

Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and

carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and
making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal
with business.

Work Styles: Analytical Thinking, Integrity, Attention to Detail,

Dependability, Achievement/Effort, Initiative, Persistence, Leadership,
Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Independence, Stress Tolerance,
Innovation, and Self Control.

Work Values: Working Conditions Occupations that satisfy this work

value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs
are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working
Conditions. See more occupations related to this work value.

Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented
and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of
accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and
Achievement. See more occupations related to this work value.
Independence Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to
work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity,
Responsibility and Autonomy.

Wage and Employment Trend:

Median wages (2015) $46.67 hourly, $97,070 annual

Employment (2014) 25,000 employees
Projected growth (2014- Much faster than average (14% or higher)
2024)
Projected job openings 11,700
(2014-2024)
Top industries (2014) Finance and Insurance
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Career Cluster: Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and

Communications

Career: Musician, Instrumental

Knowledge: knowledge of how to compose and produce music and
knowledge of the structure and meaning of words as well as grammar of
English Language.

Skills: Active Listening, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Judgment and

Decision Making, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Active
Learning, Reading Comprehension, and Time Management.

Abilities: Hearing Sensitivity, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Auditory Attention,

Manual Dexterity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Finger Dexterity,
Near Vision, Originality, Problem Sensitivity, Speech Recognition, Multilimb
Coordination, Selective Attention, Speech Clarity, Category Flexibility,
Flexibility of Closure, Information Ordering, Deductive Reasoning, Fluency of
Ideas, Inductive Reasoning, Perceptual Speed, Written Comprehension, and
Written Expression.

Job Zone:
Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree,
but some do not.

Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill,

knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an
accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in
accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of

work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating,

supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants,
sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art
directors, and cost estimators.

SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)

Education:

Percentag
e of
Responde
nts Education Level Required
38% Bachelor's degree
21% Master's degree
13% High school diploma or equivalent

Credentials: Need to Graduate with a 4 year Bachelors degree in

General Music.

Interests: Artistic Artistic occupations frequently involve working with

forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work
can be done without following a clear set of rules. See more occupations
related to this interest.

Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and

carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and
making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal
with business.

Work Styles: Dependability, Attention to Detail, Achievement/Effort,

Persistence, Stress Tolerance, Cooperation, Self-Control,
Adaptability/Flexibility, Initiative, Independence, Concern for Others,
Leadership, Integrity, Social Orientation, Analytical Thinking, and Innovation.

Work Values: Achievement Occupations that satisfy this work value

are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities,
giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability
Utilization and Achievement. See more occupations related to this work
value.

Relationships Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to

provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-
competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values
and Social Service. See more occupations related to this work value.

Recognition Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement,

potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding
needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. See more
occupations related to this work value.

Wage and Employment Trends:

Median wages (2015)

$24.20 hourly, Yearly Calculated Salary (assuming
that person works 40 hours a week for every week
of the year): $50,336

Employment (2014) 173,000 employees

Projected growth Slower than average (2% to 4%)
(2014-2024)
Projected job 56,300
openings (2014-2024)
Top industries (2014) Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Self-Employed