. Actuarial career is the term used to define a professional direction that an individual takes when they make preparation through college and further through successful completion of Casualty Actuarial Society examinations that lead them to be gainfully employed as an Actuary. A series of 1 through 9 exams are currently required to achieve various levels of qualification within an Actuarial Career. Usage: While in college, John decided that he wanted to pursue an Actuarial Career.