2. A NEW
STANDARD
Round Pegs Recruitment supplies hungry and enthusiastic,
newly qualified Trainee Mortgage Advisors.
Our trainees will have CeMAP or CF1 and CF6 as standard,
and will be looking for opportunities within the market.
Round Pegs Recruitment maintain expectionally high
standards of quality, when preparing our candidates for the
Mortgage Market place.
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Alex Kerr, the founder of
Round Pegs Recruitment was a
Mortgage Advisor for 10 years.
He knows what it takes, and
has reflected his understanding
into delivering and preparing
high calibre trainees.
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we have done
this for years
Round Pegs Recruitment know the Mortgage Industry very
well, from what makes a successful Mortgage Advisor, to
understanding the compliance, responsibilities and high
standards of quality that are required for success on a long
term basis.
Next you will discover how Round Pegs Recruitment
deliver our Recruitment Process of our Trainee Mortgage
Advisors, starting with interview preperation and finishing
with a fifteen minute presentation.
3. creating
success
The trainees we supply have a burning desire to
become successful Mortgage Advisors.
Our methods and the way we prepare our trai-
nees, mean they understand the transition from
Trainee to a fully fledged, ”CAS” Mortgage Advisor.
4 steps to success
Please see our Recruitment Process and delivery model below, from start to finish. This is so you can understand
and appreciate our methods and how we manage our Recruitment Process and prepare trainees for the market
place.
STEP 3.
We shall supply you with profiles,
reflecting your requirements. This
will include a CV and ”interview
summary” of all the profiles we
supply to you.
STEP 2.
We shall check our extensive
network of trainees, as well as
post high quality adverts to
attact the very best candiates
on the market.
STEP 4.
Interview Stage - Following a
successful first meeting, we
would recommend you invite
the trainee back to deliver a
fifteen minute presentation.
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The fifteen minute presentation is designed to give you a feel for how your trainee would interact with clients, in a live situation. The
presentation will be on a subject the trainee is comfortable with. This will give you valuable feedback on how your trainee will come
accross to your client. If you are satisfied with your trainee, the next step is to agree a package, and arrange a start date!
STEP 1.
The first step is simple. We
will have a relaxed chat over a
coffee or a telephone call to
understand your business
requirements thoroughly.
4. why we understand
We know how difficult it is to break into the Mortgage Industry as
a newly qualified advisor. After sitting either CeMAP or CF1 & CF6,
which is not an easy task in itself, the next hurdle comes when
trying to find an employer. Our process makes it easy for employers
and newly qualified to meet up, talk in the same language and find
common ground. Our process matches the right trainees to the right
employers.
TRAINEES - If you are newly qualified
and looking to break into the industry,
talk to us now.
CANDIDATES -talk to
our advisors
Our vast experience and knowledge of the sector, puts us streets ahead
of our competitors.
I do not see anyone else coming to the fore and delivering a bespoke
service, solely for your benefit, with every step and process having your
needs and requirement at the front of our minds. Do you ?
Round Pegs Recruitment fully understand a mortgage bro-
kerage business. This is because we have Mortgage Advisors
within our ranks. They have given valuable input into our
delivery model.
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5. making every step count
When we prepare our candidates, we go the extra mile to make sure we understand
if they have the ability and desire to make it as a Mortgage Advisor. Can they cross
sell, receive recommendations, deliver a fantastic introduction to their clients from
the outset, be consistent, problem solve, understand their lenders and protection
products ? Our stern screening procedures ensure we deliver top talent, who will be
successful, long term.
advice you can count on
When you employ Round Pegs Recruitment to recruit trainees on your behalf, we can guarantee that we
will deliver quality on every occassion. Our methods are proven successful, as they combine industry
knowledge and competence within the interview process. We provide you a copy of the profiles CV and
an ”interview summary”. This shows in detail, every question asked to the candidate, the answers they
have given and why we feel they are suitable for your company. Every interview is tailored to reflect your
company ethos and brief.
”Relax - We’ve got it covered ”
A thorough process you can
rely on, every time.
All candidates we see will be
talked through each step of
how to become a successful
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6. what our clients
and candidates are saying
making
a difference
Our focus on newly qualified Mortgage Advisors looking to break into
the industry is making a difference to many trainees and employers.
All you require to work with
Round Pegs Recruitment in
your quest for employment,
is simply an obvious desire
to become the best Mortgage
Advisor you can.Tracy · client, mortgage required. maidenhead.
”Round Pegs Recruitment fully understood the needs and model of
our business, and delivered Trainee Mortgage Advisors that completely
hit the mark. Highly recommended if you are looking to recruit newly
qualified advisors. ”.
warren pennington · candidate, west london.
”I got in touch with Round Pegs Recruitment, shortly after passing
CeMAP. The whole process from start to finish was seamless and most
importantly, they fully understood my expectations.”
Jesse faulkner · candidate, london.
”I am so happy that Round Pegs Recruitment found an employer for
me, who took me on with a Mortgage Administrator role, with the
intention of supporting me through CeMAP and becoming a fully
fledged advisor”
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7. advice you can rely on
When you speak to our specialist trainee recruitment department, you will be speaking to consultants who
will have CeMAP or CF1 & CF6, and a minimum of 5 years combined experience as Mortgage Advisors and
Recruitment Consultants within the Mortgage Industry.
Whether you are a candidate or
client, you are in safe hands.
let us guide you
CLIENTS
If you would ike us to find a Trainee Mort-
gage Advisor for your firm, please get in
touch.
We will need to spend 20 minutes on the
phone understanding your business and
requirements.
Once we have everything we need, the
next step would be to get the ball rolling,
and to start interviewing on your behalf.
We would be delighted to hear about your
exciting growth plans.
CANDIDATES
Are you looking to find employment as a
Trainee Mortgage Advisor?
Let Round Pegs Recruitment guide you
from start to finish. We will talk you
through every step, starting with appro-
aching the exams, expected salary levels
and progression rates, giving advice and
recommendation, keeping compliant and
becoming a success!
Alex Kerr, CeMAP.
CEO and Co Founder of
Round Pegs Recruitment,
providing the delivery and
quality of Trainee Mortgage
Advisor Recruitment Services
within the Mortgage space.
Alex Kerr
CEO and Co Founder
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8. key points when going ahead
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Terms of Business - We
charge a flat fee of £2,000
plus VAT. This is only
charged upon the start date of your
trainee. No hire, no fee.
2
We offer a free replacement
should your trainee leave,
irrelevant of circumstances,
within the first 3 months of starting
employment within your company.
3
We offer training and
preperation to all of our
trainees, which includes
sourcing mortgages products via
Mortgage Brain sourcing system.
” Quality over quantity ” is
Round Pegs Recruitment et-
hos. This is a service we deliver
throughout the business to our
clients and candidates.
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