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 […]
Your First Week in a New Job: Tips for a Successful Start as a Mortgage Advisor
Congratulations are certainly in order! Starting a new job as a Mortgage Advisor is a significant achievement, especially in a competitive job market. It’s a testament to your skills and the hard work you’ve put into securing this position. However, as you step into this new role, it’s natural to feel a mix of excitement […]
Candidates’ Concerns: A Recruiter’s Guide to Commonly Asked Questions
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
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
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 […]
Rejected, again?! How to understand job rejections & move forward
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 […]
The Perks of Using a Specialist Recruiter
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
“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 […]
Jobs in Mortgages: What will my salary look like?
Over the last couple of years, coinciding with Covid, people have been re-evaluating what is important to them in their working lives. For many, their earnings are not their main focus anymore. People value flexibility much more, with more hybrid and remote roles being searched for. The quest for a good work/life balance. People have […]
The top job boards: a recruiters’ opinion
Obviously being a recruitment agency, we do take an interest in how the job boards perform. We did a little of our own research and asked clients, candidates and our social media followers where they would typically go to look for new jobs and opportunities. This is what we found: CV Library: 4% Reed: 10% […]