Career switch, measured
From Computer Programmer to Actuary
Yes, it's a stretch that needs new skills. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 18% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include SQL, Statistics, Research, Data visualization; the main skills to add are Excel, Python, Risk management, Communication.
18%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillComputer ProgrammerActuary
- SQL22%52%
- Statistics14%47%
- Research22%32%
- Data visualization12%10%
- Stakeholder management18%35%
- Agile10%10%
- Leadership24%49%
- Problem solving16%24%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Actuary postings, rarely in Computer Programmer ones.
SkillComputer ProgrammerActuary
- Excel10%48%
- Python–45%
- Risk management–39%
- Communication16%32%
- Training and coaching14%29%
- Forecasting–19%
- Data analysis–18%
- Budgeting–17%
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