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Blake GuiletteProfile picture@blakeguilette·Apr 28

If you have 1 to 3 exams and no actuarial internship, this toolkit helps you turn uncertainty into a clear plan, better materials, and stronger first round interviews.

I built this for first time actuarial candidates who are tired of guessing their way through the job search.

Inside, you get a full Notion based system with a welcome guide, core guide, resume template and bullet bank, cover letter template, LinkedIn profile template, outreach scripts, follow up messages, a weekly job search checklist, and a first interview prep sheet.

The goal is simple.

Help you present your exams, coursework, projects, and experience in a way that looks clear, confident, and actuarial.

If your resume, LinkedIn, outreach, and interview prep feel scattered right now, this gives you one organized system to work from.

If that sounds like what you need, check it out on Whop.

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If you have 1 to 3 exams and no actuarial internship, I just launched a toolkit that helps you clean up your resume, LinkedIn, outreach, and interview prep in one organized system.

Built for first time actuarial candidates who want a clearer job search process.

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Blake GuiletteProfile picture@blakeguilette·Apr 23

The real reason most people fail Exam P (and how to fix it)

Most people who fail Exam P don't fail because the math is too hard. They fail because they study wrong.


Here's what I see over and over:


1. Reading the manual cover to cover — SOA study manuals are references, not textbooks. Reading 800 pages front to back wastes 60% of your time on material that won't be tested heavily.


2. Not doing enough practice problems — The exam is 30 questions in 3 hours. That's 6 minutes per question. You need to be FAST, not just correct. Aim for 1,500+ practice problems before your sitting.


3. Ignoring conditional probability and combinatorics — These topics make up a disproportionate share of exam questions. Nail Bayes' theorem and counting techniques cold, and you've locked in 20-25% of the exam.


4. No study schedule — "I'll study when I have time" means you won't. Block 2-3 hours daily, 3+ months before your exam date. Treat it like a class you can't skip.


The fix is simple: Practice problems > reading. Timed conditions > open book. Consistency > cramming.


I'm building a community for people grinding through Exam P and FM — study groups, problem walkthroughs, career coaching, and a network of people on the same path.