Does age really matter when making a career change?
In this article, Career Coach Kiki Stanton shares tips to help anyone navigating a career change including how to own your personal and professional development and get the job satisfaction you have been looking for! According to Kiki, it’s never too early, or too late, and we agree! The careers advice in this article is […]
Compliance: An Insider’s Guide
What does a career in compliance look like? BTS’ Nikita Phillips was delighted to chat with Danielle Moore from True Potential to discuss all things compliance: The good, the bad and the opportunities available for career development. Watch the video below or continue reading to discover more about the world of compliance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO-4QQdtVjk Q: Thanks […]
Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress – International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day inspired article follows a special edition of the BTS Career Pathways Podcast hosted by Alex Langhorn, Head of Business Support with special guest Gee Foottit, Senior Manager at St. James’s Place. Alex and Gee discussed the work that’s being done in Financial Services to improve gender inclusive practices for both professionals and […]
From Paraplanner to Adviser: Making the switch
Paraplanners are integral to many financial advice businesses – their expertise and knowledge are highly valued, and many advisers would be lost without them! But sometimes, some paraplanners find themselves considering if their skillset is more suited to advising, especially as they understand better than anyone how advisers work and what their day-to-day looks like. […]
St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy: Your Questions Answered
Our Head of Business Support, Alex Langhorn was delighted to join Scott Stevens from the St. James’s Place Financial Adviser Academy. Together, we discussed all things SJP, dispelled common misconceptions, and engaged directly with the BTS community by addressing your questions. As one of the largest academies, St. James’s Place Adviser Academy is a popular […]
From Investment Banking to Financial Advice
Working in finance doesn’t mean giving up autonomy and flexibility! Read Joanna’s story and watch her video account of how she changed roles within finance, from investment banking to financial advice and still enjoys all the benefits of a career in financial services – without the corporate culture. Joanna’s story Joanna’s career path took an […]
From Banking to Financial Advice
Zohul’s education and career journey wasn’t always a straightforward one. Being born and raised in Afghanistan, then moving to the UK in her early teens – Zohul’s hard working spirt and mentality has helped her overcome many challenges that have shaped her business and made her the adviser she is today. Read Zohul’s inspiring story […]
Telephone Interviews: Prep for success!
In today’s fast-paced digital age, the traditional face-to-face interview is no longer considered the next step after a successful job application. The Rise of Digital Communications With many of us now working remotely and getting more skilled in digital communications – this is now being reflected within recruitment. Many recruiters are now opting for an initial telephone or […]
Connect with Featured Companies using the BTS Careers Zone
Welcome to Careers Zone’s Newest Feature! ‘Connect with Featured Companies’ is tool that connects you with financial services firms offering career opportunities that interest you. In this article we give you an overview of how to use the BTS Careers Zone to make that all important first contact with a firm when you’re looking for […]
Finding your Fit: What do you need to know about a firm before making a job application.
Believe it or not, the job application process is a two-way street. It’s not just about selling yourself in your best light, it’s also about working out if the firm you are applying to is the right fit for you. In this article, we outline what do you need to know about a firm before […]