Quilter qualifies 200th student in financial adviser school

By Justin Cash 28th March 2019   Two hundred people have now achieved either a diploma in financial planning or certificate in mortgage advice through Quilter’s Financial Adviser School.   The firm, formerly run under the Old Mutual brand, says that of the 300 students that have joined the school since it acquired it in 2016, 200 …

Congratulations to Jake Hutchings on achieving his Level 3 in Certificate in Recruitment Practice

    Well done to Jake Hutchings on successfully passing his Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice awarded by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) as part of his apprenticeship to become a Recruitment Consultant. Jake joined the Premier Jobs UK team in July 2018 and has quickly developed his knowledge and skills in financial …

Different routes to become a qualified Financial Adviser

There are 2 main routes you can utilise to obtain your financial planning qualifications to become a Financial Adviser – The London Institute of Banking & Finance and the Chartered Insurance Institute. The London Institute of Banking & Finance (DipFA) The London Institute of Banking & Finance enables you to gain the DipFA qualification which …

What are the benefits of apprenticeships for employers?

Apprenticeships offer both employees and employers many benefits, not least no debt for apprentices, unlike under graduates choosing university of having the financial burden of student loans which can take years to repay. As such, many employers are now choosing this route over alternatives such as employing university graduates or taking on employees without any …

Make 2019 your year!

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 …

Common mistakes when trying to get a job in Financial Services

This month’s blog is all about the most common mistakes when trying to get a job; which can be the difference of you landing your dream job or them offering it to someone else. Interview punctuality Being punctual and on time to an interview is vital when trying to make that perfect first impression. Being …