How can the Careers Zone help your job search?
New to the BTS Careers Zone? Let us show you some of the resources and how to use them. Plus, find out how we can help you to find your next role in Financial Services. As an exam support provider, we regularly chat to people who are looking for their first or next role in financial […]
Don’t be fooled – What does being a Financial Adviser really mean?
In answer to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” it’s unlikely that your answer was “a financial adviser.” Did you even know what a financial adviser is? No one really seems to know what financial advisers do on a day-to-day basis. It’s a profession that flies under the radar […]
The Change Catalyst – Chris Moon on the Psychology of Change
Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life, but a voice in your head told you that you won’t succeed? Whether we’re dealing with change in our personal lives or our careers, it’s human nature to avoid risk: in fact, it’s hardwired into our DNA. However, this natural evolution can also be […]
The Rise of the UK Retail Wealth Market
The Total UK retail wealth is growing! Despite what you hear in the news about the collapse of the physical Highstreet, combined with the rise of the online high street – the retail wealth of the UK is in fact thriving! Third parties suggest the retail liquid assets alone account for some £3.8 trillion as […]
Paraplanners and Financial Advisers – What is the difference?
Paraplanners and advisers work closely to provide clients with high quality advice. So, this begs the question, what exactly is the difference between a Paraplanner and Financial Adviser? In this article, we attempt to clarify some of the key differences between the two roles. Financial advisers are known to dedicate most of their time directly […]
Options in Financial Services – I want to be a… Paraplanner!
During my time as a Paraplanner, I lost count of how many times I was questioned about my job role, only to find out that most people had never even heard of a Paraplanner! But… that is changing. The role of a paraplanner has undergone a rapid transformation and continues to do so, evolving into […]
Nappies, Newborns and R01
In this article, Nikita Phillips, Candidate Support and Business Development Adviser, discusses how she balances studying, full time work and parenting. When I talk about my exam journey, I’m often asked: how do you balance everything? What is the secret to spinning so many plates at once? My response is usually “with difficulty”. Over the […]
Help it’s an Imposter… or is it?
Nikita Phillips, BTS Candidate Support & Business Development Adviser, discusses imposter syndrome and the ways in which she has learnt to manage it whilst building her career in financial services. Have you ever experienced imposter feelings? By this, I mean the feeling of being a complete fraud. You spend each day at work convinced you […]
A Day in the Life of a Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Working in mortgage and protection advice is an exciting and challenging career, especially if you run your own business. In this article, Onyi Ibeke, Mortgage and Protection Adviser with Tenet Financial Services (TFS) explains how she got where she is today. From starting out as a cashier in a bank to running her own successful […]
CF6 – Study Tips
BTS Director Luiza Todd, shares some helpful guidance about CF6… Many individuals start off their professional lives in the financial services industry by initially becoming mortgage advisers. Indeed, some love the world of mortgages so much they choose this as their specialty (not sure I could stomach all the chasing of the various parties involved […]