This week Sam is joined by financial planner Ciaran Rutledge, 1 year into his role at Ablestoke Financial Planning.
Ciaran actually contacted Sam through the podcast around a year ago and said that he wanted to become a financial planner and now he’s going to share that successful journey with us. For obvious reasons this is the perfect episode for anyone wanting to emulate Ciaran’s career move but it’s also very valuable for anyone looking for any job!
This conversation is packed full of job-hunting advice. Sam even shares some tips from the recruiter’s perspective. What are recruiters looking for and how can you stand out?
We cover:
Realities vs expectation of a financial planning role
Transferable skills
The importance of having a network
How to stand out from the crowd
Work/life balance
Competent adviser status
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Below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.
Financial Planning Qualifications guide
https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/
2021 Financial planning Salary Guide
https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2021/
If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to [email protected] or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.
If you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out.