What is R05? R05 is a level 3 qualification provided by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) upon completion it provides 10 credits. When and why do you need R05? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) require retail investment advisers to hold a recognised qualification. Therefore, it is recommended Advisors providing protection advice hold an R05 or …
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What is Adv DipFA? Adv DipFA is a level 6 qualification provided by the London Institute of Banking & Finance and is registered with Ofqual in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It succeeds the DipFA qualification which is the qualification that is required to provide professional advice …
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Many people when they become qualified in their desired role believe that they can walk straight into their dream job. This is unfortunately not the case! In this blog hopefully, we will be able to give some practical and applicable advice on how you can obtain your desired role once you have gained the correct …
One of the most challenging aspects at the start of job hunting can be writing a CV. Often you have to ‘brush the dust off’ your old CV; reformat the old word document and rack your brain on how to summarise your current role into a couple of paragraphs. This is a common problem many modern-day professionals face, often to no avail. Luckily for you, this article seeks to explain how …
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In March 2020, the UK was shocked as it went into lockdown, leaving many people worried about their job security during and post coronavirus; the BBC reported in April 2020 “4 out of 5 jobs had been hit by the pandemic”. We are now four months on and have seen a variety of responses by …
A deep understanding of financial planning and mortgage advice is an important requirement when providing financial services recruitment support. How you operate In order for you to provide financial advice to your clients, it is important: An in-depth factfind is carried out to fully understand your clients’ current situation and future aspirations (short, medium and …
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You may be wondering ‘should I use a recruiter or apply directly?’ or ‘what are the benefits of using a recruiter to find a job?’… well hopefully these 5 reasons to use a recruiter can help you decide. 1. Guide you through the recruitment process Changing your job is one of the biggest things you …
Unhappy in your job? If yes, ask yourself what reasons are making you unhappy… Your specific role and responsibilities? Company culture? Lack of progression? Feel undervalued? False promises? Lack of Job security? Long Commute? Internal / external changes? Can the issue change? After identifying what the issue is, can your current job change or adapt …
Why not get your 2019 off to the best possible start by landing your dream role? You could set yourself up for a great year with hopefully many more to come. Are you tired of your employer failing to deliver on promises? Do you believe your role isn’t fulfilling your needs? Do you feel like …
Here at Premier Jobs UK, 5 of our team have utilised an apprenticeship to aid their learning. Therefore, we have first-hand experience of apprenticeships and the success which they offer. We are going to cover the benefits we found when going through the apprenticeship route. So, what are the benefits of an apprenticeship? Earn …
