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Tips for getting CAS Some advice we would give is: Know the company’s processes – As mentioned these can differ in small ways from company to company so it is really important that you know the finer details when looking to obtain CAS. Ask for any materials that could help or a list of standards …
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Intro After the year we had in 2020 many people may want to transition into a more secure industry such as Financial Services. A very popular job role in this industry is that of a Mortgage Advisor. To become a Mortgage Advisor you have to undertake the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) to …
DipFA is one of the main qualifications needed to start a career as a Financial Advisor and studying for it can be tricky if you don’t know how to approach it. Hopefully in this blog we will break down how you can revise for the DipFA qualification. What is DipFA? The Diploma for Financial Advisers …
What is DipFA? The Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) is a Level 4 FCA approved qualification that is required to provide professional advice on retail investment(s). It is broken down into two units. Unit one: Financial Services Regulation Ethics (FSRE) which is a 2-hour objective exam comprising 90 multiple-choice questions and 2 case studies with …
After a turbulent 2020, the 2021 Spring Budget was marketed as the Budget that would protect jobs and livelihoods. Indeed, it was anticipated that the Chancellor would extend the COVID-19 business support packages and lay the foundation for future economic prosperity. COVID-19 support packages The Government is extending the CJRS for a further five months …
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The last 12 months have been a significant test for many individuals and businesses, whether it be the strains and difficulties created by Covid-19 or the constant change by the regulator and the imposition of increased costs? Hopefully, 2021 will be a much stronger year. As we reflect on the last 12 months, for many …
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Intro This week is national apprenticeship week and here at Premier Jobs UK, we currently have 4 apprentices plus 2 team members who successfully completed their Level 3 Recruitment Consultant apprenticeships in 2020. Apprenticeships are a fantastic career option for many individuals due to the experience and qualifications you can gain whilst completing them. Apprenticeships …
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Intro The past 12 months has seen entire industries have to adapt and change. One of the many knock on effects, is the security of some roles. Unfortunately, we have seen firms announce widespread redundancies and have to make tough decisions. Regardless of whether individuals have been directly affected by the redundancies, it has led …
How to find a new job Intro 2020 was a strange year, that offered many lessons to learn from. For many people these lessons covered not just their careers, but wider life. Many people had perceptions of their career being safe and secure, only to be furloughed or unexpectedly be made redundant. This is a …
Last year the financial services industry learned how to adapt to new ways of working and new technology-based ways of engagement with clients. There are still areas of unpredictability as we start 2021 with increasing coronavirus cases, however with a mass vaccination program now in place, ongoing Government Covid support packages, if applicable and Brexit …
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