Candidates’ Concerns: A Recruiter’s Guide to Commonly Asked Questions
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In recruitment, candidate concerns are at the forefront of our interactions. As candidates reach out to us, their concerns, queries, and expectations become apparent, offering a window into their aspirations, lifestyle preferences, and career objectives. To ensure a seamless and fulfilling journey for job seekers, we will explore the prevalent candidate concerns that frequently come […]
Knowledge is Power: Mastering the Mortgage Jargon Jungle
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The world of mortgages and finance can often feel like a foreign land where the language spoken is full of jargon and acronyms that seem to defy any understanding. However, fear not, for this blog will be your guide in untangling the web of complex terminology that you might come across if you’re speaking to […]
How to Get the Most Out of Working with a Recruiter
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Are you a hiring manager on the hunt for fresh talent in the mortgage, property or financial industry? Are you thinking of outsourcing your candidate search? Perhaps your company is already in discussions about working with a recruiter, and you need some tips on maximising your experience as a client? In this blog, we’ll help […]
Money Management: The Vital Role of a Financial Planner
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What do financial planners actually do? As a financial planner, or financial advisor, your job will revolve around working directly with clients and business, helping them to navigate the principles of personal finance. Essentially, you’re an expert in advising people on how to best achieve their financial objectives. Depending on your preferences and career goals, […]
Jobs in the Mortgage and Finance Industry
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About the Mortgage and Finance Industry The mortgage and finance industry is a great one to work in, with jobs offering great development opportunities and rates of pay. Despite challenges in recent years – Brexit, the pandemic and inflation to name just a few – careers in this industry are a great choice in the […]
How to stand out from the candidate crowd
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Leaving an impression during the application process is essential – you want to be as memorable and distinguishable as possible. Hiring managers and recruiters have tight schedules for viewing CV’s, interviewing, and making offers, so ensuring that you stand out from the crowd will improve your chances of being successful. Often, ‘what sets you apart […]
Rejected, again?! How to understand job rejections & move forward
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Job rejections are a normal and integral part of the job search, but they can seriously affect your morale. If you’ve applied for numerous jobs and received rejection after rejection, you might begin to question your self-worth. The truth is, rejection is completely NORMAL in the world of employment – and it’s actually super important […]
How much do recruiters charge and why? Here’s why we’re worth it
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Recruitment is big business. A multi-billion pound industry in fact. And we’re not going anywhere. But how do we charge for our services? And why does our work deserve such fees? Most clients are completely accepting of our fees, understanding that they are getting a specialist recruiter for a low fee. Others just instantly say, […]
The Perks of Using a Specialist Recruiter
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We’ve been in business since 2016 and have accumulated a wealth of knowledge in the mortgage and property service sectors. This makes us not only a trusted and reliable agency for candidates looking for work, but a valuable resource and partner for clients recruiting in our sectors. So, why should you use a specialist recruiter? […]
Questions to ASK and AVOID in a Job Interview
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“So, do you have any questions for me?” Ever reached this point in an interview? Then you’ll not want to be caught off guard. The best type of interview is a conversation. However, some candidates will internally panic at the prospect of leading the rest of the conversation; this blog intends to dispel those fears […]