I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Mercer in Nov 2017
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Mercer (Cincinnati, OH) in Feb 2018
Interview
Went in for an in-person interview where I met with several members of the actuarial team. I was contacted a few months later for a phone screening and was offered the position. From time to interview to accepting the offer, the process took about 4 months.
1. Virtual interview with two minutes to respond to set questions (about 30 seconds to plan response)
2. Excel skills test
3. Skype interview with four current employees of varying levels/positions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Walk me through a project you worked on from start to finish.
2. Why do you want to work as a health actuary?
3. Why consulting?