Should I Stay Employed or Go Self-Employed as a Mortgage Advisor?
The decision to stay employed or take the leap into self-employment is one of the biggest steps mortgage advisors face in their career. While each path has its own set of benefits and challenges, making the right decision comes down to understanding your career goals, work style, and financial aspirations. In this blog, we’ll explore […]
Labour’s Victory: What Does It Mean for Mortgages and Finance Careers?
Hey there, people! Hope you’re all doing great – we’re absolutely sweltering in this heat up in Sheffield, but we can’t complain! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s pretty, well – topical! We have a NEW government, and for once it isn’t the Tories! With the recent victory of the Labour Party in the […]
Why Salary Isn’t Everything: Perks, Culture, and Flexibility
Hey there, lovely folks! Hope you’re all doing great! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to all our hearts – money. Yep, that subject we should all be open about but sometimes hate talking about. Let’s be real, it’s crucial, but it’s not everything. So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and let’s chat […]
The Rise Self-Employed Mortgage Advisor Roles: A hot new trend?
We have made more self employed advisor placements in the first 4 months this year, than we have in ANY other full years as a business. Alex Holland – Director As a recruitment agency specialising in the mortgage sector, we have witnessed a weird shift in the industry: self-employed mortgage advisor roles are becoming so […]
Reflecting on Women’s History Month: The Vital Role of Women in the Workforce
As March unfolded, the world celebrated International Women’s History Month, and International Women’s Day on the 8th. We saw so many amazing pieces of content online and across social media, and some of the information we learned was truly f*cking insane. Now the month of awareness is over, we wanted to reflect on the remarkable […]
Remote Working: Is it the New Normal?
From traditional office spaces to the BIG changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking a look into the history of remote work in the mortgage and finance sectors. With almost 60% of all UK employers offering remote work in 2023, and 44% of employees adopting this working set-up, we wanted to understand how […]
New Year, New Career: Setting and Achieving Career Resolutions
Hey there! We hope you’re all having a banging start to 2024 – January has been looong though, no? As we’re well into a brand-new year now, it’s time to shake off the January blues and focus on what really matters – your career! Let’s dive right into the nitty-gritty of why you might be […]
Opportunities in 2024: A Fresh Start for Job Seekers & Employers!
Greetings from a frosty Sheffield! Are we all ready for 2024?… As we get ready to say goodbye to 2023, the job market is brimming with exciting possibilities, so this month’s blog is all about shedding light on why January is the ideal time for both job seekers and employers to find new roles and […]
CV Writing: High-Impact Resumes For Success In The Mortgage Industry
In the ever-evolving job market, where competition is fierce and opportunities are sought after, having a standout CV is crucial. This is especially true when aspiring to find a role in a niche industry such as mortgages. The mortgage industry is dynamic, full of diverse roles each demanding a unique skill set and experience. To […]
Salaries in the Mortgage Market: Post-COVID Trends
Ey up you lovely lot! We hope October has treated you well, we can’t believe it’s November already! Today, we’re talking about MONEY. That’s right, the topic people equally love and hate at the same time. Why does it still feel awkward to bring up this subject in conversation? It’s 2023, people deserve to be given […]