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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

October 18, 2021

October 2021 Recruitment Update

October 2021 Recruitment Update Ready to experience a whole new world of recruitment? Join Roland in this short video as he talks about the opportunity businesses have to foster talent…

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BusinessCareer Advice

October 18, 2021

Broker Analysts, Broker Associates and Parabrokers

Broker Analysts, Broker Associates, Parabrokers... Do You Know What They Are? Tune in for our first, of a new mini educational series, as Erika clarifies the specifics behind the role…

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BusinessCareer Advice

October 11, 2021

Good Recruiter vs Great Recruiter

Good recruiter vs GREAT recruiter - what's the difference? What makes the difference between a "good recruiter" vs a "great recruiter"? Tune in as Erika explains how our candidate fact-finding…

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Career Advice

October 4, 2021

Technical skills or experience VS a good attitude

A good attitude will take you far in business.   You're going for the job of your dreams. Matching the ideal criteria you click 'apply' with excitement. "Pick me!", you…

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Business

September 27, 2021

How-To Build Great Team Culture

What is team culture and why do we need it?   We're glad you asked!  Team culture can be difficult to summarise and will often vary and develop over time.…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

September 14, 2021

The Value In A Free Model Review

Getting a health check on your model   As a Mortgage broker, you've probably recommended that a client gets a review on their home loan. More likely, you've recommended it…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

September 13, 2021

September 2021 Recruitment Update

September 2021 Recruitment Update Diving into the world of Recruitment and the Mortgage Broking industry, this month is all about gratitude and resilience. Tune in as Roland shares insight on…

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Career Advice

September 6, 2021

Normalising Mental Health Days

Repeat after us - "mental health is not taboo". We all have times when we need to take a break from work.  In these uncertain times where we are in a…

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BusinessCareer Advice

August 30, 2021

How-To Build A Good Rapport

Building good rapport Rapport building is an important skill in both our professional and personal lives. It’s a crucial part of being a recruiter and in many other roles. Here…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

August 23, 2021

August 2021 Recruitment Update

August 2021 Recruitment Update Tune in as Roland explores the world of the Recruitment and Mortgage Broking Industry amidst Nationwide yo-yo restrictions. Reviewing the current hiring market, a lot of…

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BusinessCareer Advice

August 16, 2021

How to Juggle Multiple Roles

How to juggle multiples roles - tools of the trade with Alicia Axnick. Tune in as our Marketing and Operations Manager, Alicia Axnick, walks through her top 5 techniques for…

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News

August 10, 2021

Meet Dat Dao – Our Newest Recruiter!

Meet Dat Dao: Introducing Dat Dao, our newest Recruitment Consultant, and proud Platinum People Group team member! Dat joins us with a serious passion for helping others, a can-do attitude,…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

August 9, 2021

Six Reasons Bankers are Transitioning to Brokers

From Bankers to Brokers Branching away from the rigidity often found within banking roles, we are seeing more and more bankers make the move to become brokers.  While a role…

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Secrets to Success

August 2, 2021

Secrets to Success With Ben Magnus

Ben Magnus is the Head of Mortgage Broking at Empower Wealth. With a background in banking and financial services, Ben has been a part of this sector for the past…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

July 27, 2021

July 2021 Recruitment Update

July 2021 Recruitment Update - Here we go again Join Roland as he unpacks July, from a Recruitment and Mortgage Broking Industry perspective.   Being back in lockdown, for a…

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Career Advice

July 19, 2021

How to know when NOT to accept a job offer

New job offer on the table? As recruitment specialists, we come across many candidates, who are actively on the market or engaged with (sometimes quite a few!) opportunities on their desk.…

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Career Advice

July 13, 2021

The benefits of working with a specialised recruiter

Why work with a recruiter? As a specialist recruiter, Erika understands the negative stigma that can sometimes be attached to the recruitment industry. While this stigma has risen from poor…

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BusinessNews

June 28, 2021

How has COVID affected the current market?

Over a year in and the devastating effects of  COVID 19 are still rippling throughout the world. While the impacts stretch far and wide, both professionally and personally, we set…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

June 21, 2021

June 2021 Recruitment Update – Part 2

June 2021 Recruitment Update - Part 2, Back in Business Masked up but happily back in the office post-Melbourne lockdown (number 4?) Roland Youakim shares part 2 of this month's…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

June 15, 2021

June 2021 Recruitment Update – Part 1

June 2021 Recruitment Update - Part 1 Lockdown Edition Splitting this month's Recruitment Industry Update over 2 parts, Roland shares a short and sharp glimpse into the industry for June…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

June 7, 2021

May 2021 Recruitment Update

And the May updates are in! What a month for our industry and happily for the PPG team too. A growing team, a brand new office, and a federal budget…

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News

May 4, 2021

Meet John Iellamo, Senior Recruitment Consultant

With a background in the Mortgage Broking sector directly, as well as recruitment in the banking industry, John Iellamo joins the Platinum People Group team fully equipped with a wealth…

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Career Advice

April 26, 2021

Enhance your career with an easy self-assessment

It's time to self-assess your career. How often are you feeling the positives over the negatives? Or vice versa? Where are you 'at' in your career? Are you feeling fulfilled?…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

April 20, 2021

April 2021 Recruitment Update

Not much has shifted within the Market over the last month...Or has it? BDM support roles are in high demand with a lot of operational staff positions opening up. Credit…

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Career AdviceNews

April 16, 2021

Why your Recruiter is your BFF

Why use a recruiter? Couldn't you just apply direct? Yes,...and no. Tune in as Meg shares why a good recruiter can fast become your best friend. The tips and tricks,…

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Career Advice

April 12, 2021

4 Simple signs that it’s time to change jobs

Change can be scary - especially when it comes to your employment. But sometimes, for your career progression (and your sanity!), the transition needs to be made. Tune in as…

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Business

April 5, 2021

How to Hire to Enhance your Business

Are you looking to hire? Tune in as Recruitment Consultant Meghan Curtis, discusses the difference between 'hiring to fit' vs 'hiring to enhance'. The pros and cons of the two…

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Career AdviceNews

March 29, 2021

Why here? The benefits of working for Platinum People Group

Check out this short clip, as our newest recruiter, Erika Tan, shares her journey on how she came to work for PPG. Seeking the next step in her recruitment career,…

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Career Advice

March 22, 2021

Hey High Performers – You’re Missing Out!

Hey High Performers! Yes, you! The ones at the back, working away with your head down and a positive, can-do attitude Those of you who are content where you are,…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

March 16, 2021

March 2021 Recruitment Update

Three months into 2021 and things are BOOMING! Join Roland in his third round of industry Recruitment Updates as he reviews the highs and lows seen in the Mortgage Broking…

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Career AdviceNews

February 16, 2021

Changing Industries 101

Thinking about changing industries? Join Erika, as she shares her top three points on making the shift a more enjoyable one. Whether you're changing avenues, making a 'detour' or completely…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

February 9, 2021

February 2021 Recruitment Update

Are you struggling to find quality talent for your current vacancies? Don't worry - it's not just you! Many industries, including the mortgage broking industry, are experiencing less movement at…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

January 25, 2021

January 2021 Recruitment Update

Join Roland in his first (of 12) Industry Recruitment Updates! In this monthly series, Roland will be giving invaluable insights on all things recruitment and the Mortgage Broking Industry. First…

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News

January 25, 2021

Meet Erika, our newest Consultant!

Say hello to Erika! Our newest Recruitment Consultant. Erika joins us with a background in a Labour Hire Recruitment Agency in the Warehousing, Logistics and Transport Industry. Through her journey,…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

January 11, 2021

2021 – What Are Your predictions?

While many are glad to see the backside of 2020, the new year brings with it, its own set of challenges and questions. Undoubtedly causing anxiety towards the future and…

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Career AdviceNews

January 6, 2021

New Year, New Career?

A new year, a fresh slate, and a whole lot of “Yes, I can!”. A new year can often start so strong and yet, unfortunately, fizzle just as quickly. So…

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News

December 22, 2020

Meet Alicia, our newest team member!

Welcoming Alicia Axnick (officially) to the PPG Team as Marketing and Operations Manager! Alicia has been with us since the start of 2020 covering our beloved Steph and formally stepped…

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Career Advice

December 8, 2020

Stepping back into the office

2020 has brought many obstacles, for many, one of them was shifting to a remote working lifestyle. Now, as things begin to settle and as offices advance towards COVID safe,…

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News

December 8, 2020

The Unprecedented Year: 2020 Wrap-Up

The unprecedented year: 2020 wrap-up   No one could have foreseen the challenges that 2020 has brought. It’s been a huge year of adjustments, both personally and professionally, and we’re…

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News

December 7, 2020

Merry Christmas from PPG 2020!

2020 sure has been a wild year! So, from our team to you, we wish you a well and happy Christmas with a safe return towards normality. We’ll see you…

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News

November 10, 2020

4 Women Growing In A Pandemic

4 women growing businesses and careers in a pandemic Meet four inspiring ladies of mortgage broking. We’ve been blown away and utterly inspired by their response to COVID-19, and how…

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Business

October 26, 2020

What type of operations role should you recruit for?

Skilled mortgage broking operations staff are in high demand. And it’s no surprise, given how much work goes into processing a home loan these days. With lenders requiring more documentation…

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News

October 13, 2020

Why Do We Need An Office?

There’s nothing quite like a global pandemic to disrupt the norm and change the way businesses think and operate. So now that we’ve been working remotely for a few months,…

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BusinessNews

October 12, 2020

Changing CRMs or aggregators sucks!

We've always said that changing aggregators is a pain in the @$$ for brokers. But now, as we manage a huge CRM change, we feel that we truly understand the financial…

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Career Advice

October 12, 2020

Calling out discrimination

Discrimination, whether conscious or subconscious, is not okay. In this video, our Managing Director Roland Youakim share his two cents on the matter. Consider the following – How is this…

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News

October 12, 2020

Supporting Women in Finance

There are more men than women working in the finance industry. Why is that? And what can we do about it? In this video, Roland chats about why we should…

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Career Advice

September 7, 2020

My job has changed – what do I do?

A lot of people have been mourning the loss of an office environment during Covid-19 and lockdown. If this is you, you're not alone! If your work feels significantly different…

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Business

September 7, 2020

The benefits of psychometric testing

At Platinum People Group, we encourage many of our clients to add psychometric testing to their recruitment process. This is a really useful tool (which we even use internally) to…

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News

September 7, 2020

It’s OK to not be OK

Tune in as Meg shares her advice on staying healthy and well in tough times. Want more advice and tips? Sign up to our monthly newsletter!

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

September 7, 2020

Managing your mental health in a pandemic

Work and home life can be taxing enough as it is. Throw in a global pandemic that forces many of us to be isolated, lonely, cooped up, financially impacted and…

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Business

August 10, 2020

How to hire remotely

Hiring remotely. It's becoming more and more of a thing, particularly with an increasing amount of jobs being offered as 'work from home'. Have a think about how you can…

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Business

August 10, 2020

Leading a remote team

As a leader, how can you ensure your team morale and productivity is kept high when you're not able to see them in person on a regular basis? Whether you're…

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Business

August 10, 2020

How to onboard candidates remotely

As the world shifts to an increasingly remote working style in the aftermath of Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, you may find yourself needing to onboard a new recruit remotely. The…

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Business

July 27, 2020

How to win the war for talent

The best talent on the market will always be the hardest to attract and recruit to your business. These helpful tips from Roland can help you get a leg up…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

July 20, 2020

Billion Dollar Broker with Roland Youakim

Platinum People Group's Managing Director Roland Youakim has spent years working with top mortgage brokerages across the country. He knows what the most successful business owners do to ensure business…

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BusinessCareer Advice

July 13, 2020

Are businesses still recruiting?

Recruitment during a pandemic – is it possible? Is it wise? While every business has different needs, what we can say is that many brokerages are busier than ever right…

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BusinessCareer Advice

July 13, 2020

Reinvent and rejuvenate your business for 2020

For many of us, it feels like things have been put on pause for months as we've battled lockdown restrictions and a dip in business activity. But as our Recruitment…

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Secrets to Success

June 29, 2020

Secrets to Success in times of crisis

When a global crisis like Covid-19 arises, how can you put your best foot forward as a business owner? Is there a way to maintain your business’ success? We spoke…

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Secrets to Success

June 29, 2020

Secrets to Success with Bernadette and Aaron David-Christie

We met Aaron and Bernadette, owners of Atelier Weath, in mid-2019 and were immediately struck by their impressive approach to running a business. We sat down with this power duo…

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BusinessCareer Advice

June 29, 2020

What is the new normal for Mortgage Broking?

Working from home. Video meetings. Online signatures. The average day for a mortgage brokerage is looking pretty different in 2020. While the shift to remote, socially distant work has many…

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Career Advice

May 11, 2020

Getting the most from your online interviews

In an ideal scenario, your interviews will take place face to face. Unfortunately, as we all know, not everything always goes to plan. So whether it's the distance, timing or…

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Business

May 11, 2020

Communicating with your clients in a time of crisis

Covid-19 may have thrown lots of things up in the air for your business. But during these uncertain times, what are your clients feeling? Do they feel supported? Are you…

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Testimonials

April 27, 2020

Client Testimonial: Nick Reilly – inovayt

Join Nick Reilly, Managing Director of inovayt, as he shares his experience of working with the team at Platinum People Group. Highlighting the benefits of working with a specialised recruitment…

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News

April 6, 2020

Small Business and Employee Support

What support is available to you as a small business or employee? In such uncertain times, it is easy to get caught in a state of (mis)information overload. Picking through…

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News

March 30, 2020

Tips & Tricks: Working From Home

With many of us suddenly doing business remotely, working from home is fast being recognised as a harder feat than first imagined. Maintaining productivity, keeping clear channels of communication and…

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News

March 23, 2020

A day in the life of a PPG recruiter

If variety truly is the spice of life consider us well and truly zesty! Take a sneak peek into the day in the life of a PPG Recruiter as Meg…

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News

March 23, 2020

Welcoming Abraham Morris to team PPG

Drum roll please for the formal introduction to our newest Recruitment Consultant and all round super star, Abraham Morris! Hear from Abraham as he introduces himself to team PPG. Joining…

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Career Advice

March 23, 2020

The benefits of taking a break

Let’s face it, as much as we all want to ‘do it all’ and to be our best (always) - running on empty benefits no one. Mental fatigue decreases more…

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News

January 28, 2020

Have You Hit The Two Month Slump?

Breathe. Debrief. Reset. Everyone hits the mental wall from time to time but it’s how you come back that counts! Hear from PPG’s Meghan Curtis as she shares her top…

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Testimonials

January 21, 2020

A Testimonial From Tash

Three weeks into her new role as Loan and Client Experience Manager with Aviser Finance, we caught up with Natasha Camm to see how she’s going. In this video, she…

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News

January 21, 2020

Hey – Are You OK?

Mental health is just as important as your physical health, and it’s likely to fluctuate from day to day (possibly even minute to minute!). A good day can boost your…

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News

January 14, 2020

What Will You Do With A Bonus 24 Hours?

2020 is a Leap Year – which means you’re being given an extra 24 hours! What are you going to do with it? Tune into this short video to hear…

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Career Advice

December 9, 2019

What sort of loan processor are you?

Processing a home loan is a complex process requiring a range of skills and expertise. With lenders demanding significantly more documentation and requirements these days, more and more work is…

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Business

December 9, 2019

Top tips for launching a brokerage arm in your accounting or financial planning business

As specialist recruiters in the mortgage broking space, Platinum People Group can help accounting and financial planning practices launch and grow their mortgage broking team. Our Managing Director has helped…

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Secrets to Success

December 3, 2019

Secrets to Success With Holly Bundy

Holly Bundy is the hard-working mastermind behind successful mortgage brokerage Bundy Financial Services, based out of Essendon in Melbourne. She’s an incredibly impressive business owner who has scaled rapidly and…

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News

December 3, 2019

Merry Christmas from PPG!

From our team to you, we wish you a safe and happy Christmas spent with friends and family. We’ll see you in the new year! Please note our office closure…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

December 3, 2019

New year, new you?

The year is almost at a close, and Roland has a few tips on how to make the most of this break to rethink your business or career plans. From…

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News

November 27, 2019

A year in review: 2019 for PPG

A year in review: 2019 for PPG It’s that time of year again. The time when we reflect on how far we’ve come in the last 12 months, and how…

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BusinessCareer Advice

October 22, 2019

Texting: Should you be doing it?

Once relegated to the domain of angsty teens, texting is fast becoming a useful tool for businesses to keep customers engaged and happy. These days, 90% of people would rather…

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Career Advice

October 22, 2019

How to get the most from your interviews

Interviews weren’t invented to make candidates feel awkward and humiliated. Sure, it may feel like it sometimes, but as Meg discusses in this video, there’s so much YOU can get…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

October 22, 2019

On being a woman in mortgage broking

Being a woman in the workplace is tough stuff. But being a woman in mortgage broking can be particularly tough. That’s why there are significantly fewer female mortgage brokers than…

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BusinessCareer Advice

October 22, 2019

Why your competitors are your friends

It can be frustrating watching your competitors claiming the good website domain names and the top-ranking Google search spots – not to mention snapping up customers that could have been…

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BusinessNews

October 21, 2019

A 2019 wrap-up: How this year has shaped the industry

Where to start? 2019 brought highs and lows to the mortgage broking industry, and it’s been fascinating to watch it all unfold.  At the beginning of the year we were…

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BusinessCareer Advice

October 15, 2019

The importance of setting the scene

Setting the scene is something we do a lot of in recruitment. Chances are, if you’re a mortgage broker or finance professional you do this a lot with your clients…

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BusinessCareer Advice

October 15, 2019

Do your customers have a seamless experience?

A ‘seamless experience’ is one that looks, feels and sounds like your brand at every touchpoint. It’s ensuring that your customers have the same sort of brand experience when they…

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Business

October 15, 2019

Are you hiring for the right role?

A staggering 25% of SMEs find recruitment to be their biggest challenge. And the other 75% still rate it in their top 3! It’s understandable why. Not only does recruitment…

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Business

October 12, 2019

To franchise or not to franchise?

When it comes to selecting a mortgage aggregator, the decision isn’t easy. With dozens of aggregators available to choose from, each has differences that will appeal to different types of…

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Business

October 12, 2019

Removing the risk from your recruitment

When you hire someone and it doesn’t work out, it really hurts. So many businesses have been burned before, which is why Roland wanted to chat about how to remove…

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Career Advice

October 9, 2019

How to ask for a payrise

Asking for a payrise can be daunting, but there is a correct way of going about it. In this video, Roland offers some tips on how to choose your timing,…

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Career Advice

October 1, 2019

Top tips for getting your first job

Whether you’ve just graduated, you’re just about to, or you’re in the midst of a significant career jump, Steph has some tips on how to secure your first industry job.…

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News

September 16, 2019

Meet Meg – our newest recruiter!

Please join us in welcoming our newest Recruiter Meg Curtis to the PPG team! In this video, Meg gives us the rundown on: Her extremely varied previous work experience  Her…

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Business

September 15, 2019

Should you start a blog?

Offering content on your website is a great way to add value to your customers beyond your regular service offering. A blog can help establish you as a thought leader…

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BusinessCareer Advice

September 12, 2019

Building long-term partnerships: Getting it right

Partnerships can be hugely successful for business owners and professionals in the mortgage broking space, presenting an opportunity for two businesses to work together for mutually beneficial outcomes. But when…

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BusinessCareer Advice

September 10, 2019

A very special broker with a very special business approach

This article is a celebration of one of our wonderful clients, but it also serves as a reminder that we’re not here just to make money. Mortgage brokers, business owners,…

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Testimonials

September 4, 2019

Client testimonial: Mortgage Choice Oakleigh

Robin and Marvin Coleman of Mortgage Choice Oakleigh run a successful, growing mortgage broking business. While they’ve tried to use online job boards such as Seek in the past, they’ve…

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Testimonials

September 3, 2019

Customer testimonial: Stephanie McDonnell

We caught up with Steph a few months after placing her in the role of Client Care Manager at Mortgage Choice Oakleigh, and are pleased to report that she’s loving…

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Career Advice

September 2, 2019

How far is too far to commute?

When weighing up the pros and cons of a potential employment opportunity, it’s vital that you calculate and consider your new commute time. While the commute may not seem as…

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Business

September 2, 2019

Is your website turning people off?

It’s all well and good to have a website (let’s be honest – it’s 2019, you should have one!), but if your website isn’t very good, it may be doing…

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News

September 2, 2019

What’s R U OK? Day all about?

Each year in September, there’s a lot of hype around mental health, particularly surrounding R U OK? Day. But why do we only talk about it in this month? And…

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Career Advice

August 12, 2019

How to become a mortgage broker

Lots of our clients and candidates can attest to the fact that becoming a mortgage broker certainly isn’t easy work, but it’s hugely fulfilling. Mortgage brokers get to help people…

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Business

August 12, 2019

Opportunity Analysis: A must-do process before you invest

Making big decisions comes with the job for small business owners. But no matter how many times you have to do this, it’s still daunting. Knowing if you’re making the…

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Career Advice

July 31, 2019

Are you too comfortable for your own good?

We’ve talked before about the danger of letting fear hold you back. But in this article, we want to specifically talk about the danger of getting too comfortable in your…

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Business

July 24, 2019

7 lessons from 2 years in business

Roland started Platinum People Group back in 2017 with one key goal: to help people get ahead in their career or grow their business. This business is founded on the…

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Business

July 24, 2019

Getting it right: Your first-time hire checklist

We recently published a video about how to make your first hire in a mortgage brokerage, but thought we’d follow it up with some more in-depth detail. Hiring your first…

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Business

July 24, 2019

3 things you can do today to improve your marketing

For any business immersed in its day-to-day activities, marketing can seem like just an extra chore – perhaps even an unnecessary one. But as Steph shares in this video, a…

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Career Advice

July 24, 2019

Dream job or dream pay: What would you choose?

There’s no doubt about it – remuneration is important. It’s a huge part of the decision process when people are faced with a new employment opportunity. We’ve talked a lot…

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News

July 24, 2019

Have you met Steph (our Marketing Manager)?

She’s been working away behind the scenes creating content for our website, Advice Centre, email marketing and social media for over 18 months now, but we haven’t properly introduced our…

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Testimonials

July 17, 2019

Another happy client shares his story

Michael Umbers, Director of Premium Lending Group, has known and worked with our Managing Director for over five years. He’s a great client of ours, and he recently engaged us…

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Testimonials

July 17, 2019

Scott Aitchison, a satisfied candidate

We recently placed Scott in a Senior Loan Packager and Client Services Manager role at Premium Lending Group. He’s thrilled with his new position, and has only great things to…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

July 16, 2019

What the RBA’s unprecedented rate cuts mean for the industry

Unless you’ve avoided all forms of news for the last six months, you’ll be aware that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently slashed cash rates to an unprecedented…

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Business

July 8, 2019

Hiring for the first time? Here’s a checklist to help you get it right.

When you’re running your own business, hiring your first employee is a huge step to take. A lot of people come to us with questions about how to know the…

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BusinessCareer Advice

June 17, 2019

Are 5-year plans dead in the water?

Ever been asked the question, “Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s not uncommon for individuals and businesses to plan ahead in five-year chunks. But so much can…

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Career Advice

June 3, 2019

How to make your quirk work

We all have our quirks, the things that make us, ‘us’. Who we are outside of the workplace can be quite different to who we are in front of our…

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BusinessCareer Advice

June 3, 2019

The pros and cons of working from home

Working remotely seems to be more and more common these days, regardless of what industry you work in. Employers are coming to understand that people want more flexibility and autonomy,…

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News

June 3, 2019

How I got my foot in the door as a first home buyer

Working in the mortgage broking industry is hugely rewarding. We love working alongside clients who are passionate about helping people secure their first home. We know the joy that comes…

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Business

May 29, 2019

How to increase your company’s visibility online

Word of mouth marketing is still alive and well, but it’s turned digital! Potential customers are searching for your services online, so it’s important that you have a solid online…

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BusinessCareer AdviceSecrets to Success

May 20, 2019

Secrets to Success with Roland Youakim

This month, you’ll be hearing from Platinum People Group’s very own Founder and Managing Director Roland Youakim about his journey to success at such a young age. To celebrate the…

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Business

May 20, 2019

Supporting employees through maternity leave

Navigating motherhood is a key challenge for women in the workplace. Having children is perceived to result in cases of discrimination, pay inequality, lack of career progression, and less superannuation…

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Secrets to Success

April 29, 2019

Secrets to Success with David Johnston

Roland sat down with David Johnston, Managing Director of Property Planning Australia, to talk about his wealth of industry experience and his passion for the ‘science’ behind mortgage broking. Tune…

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Secrets to Success

April 29, 2019

Secrets to Success with Natalie Sheehan

In our very first video edition of ‘Secrets to Success’, Roland sat down with Natalie Sheehan, General Manager at Resicom Financial. They talk about Natalie’s impressive career path, her passion…

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News

April 22, 2019

How to find us at Level 2, 161 Collins St

If you’re heading into the Platinum People Group office to meet with one of our recruitment consultants, this quick video shows how to get to us. You can meet Justin…

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News

April 22, 2019

Walk To PPG!

In this video, Justin invites you to join him on his morning walk to the office. We’ve recently relocated to a coworking space on Level 2, 161 Collins Street, and…

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Business

April 15, 2019

Working with a recruiter: What to expect

There’s a big difference between posting job ads online yourself, and accessing a full professional service with extensive recruitment networks. A recruiter can be a worthy investment for your business,…

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News

April 15, 2019

Why going from generalist to specialist recruitment feels good

Platinum People Group’s newest Recruitment Consultant Justin Geaney shares why he’s happy to be moving from generalist recruitment into specialist recruitment in the mortgage broking space. Being a generalist recruiter…

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BusinessCareer Advice

April 8, 2019

The most crucial federal election for mortgage brokers

The Royal Commission findings have been released, the federal budget and shadow budget are out, and Australia is prepping for a federal election to drop some time in May. It’s…

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Secrets to Success

March 21, 2019

Secrets to Success with Michael Glasgow

We spoke with Michael Glasgow, State Sales Manager VIC/SA at Lendi, about his career journey and how he’s overcome challenges in the finance industry. Tell us about the journey you’ve…

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Business

March 18, 2019

How to use LinkedIn to find good talent

With over 590 million users on its platform, LinkedIn is a great tool to help you find and connect with high quality talent. When used effectively, it can often be…

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Business

March 18, 2019

Gender and cultural diversity in mortgage broking

Men and women of every cultural background contribute greatly to the fabric of Australia’s diverse community. It’s what makes Australia such a wonderful place to live and work, and it’s…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 25, 2019

How to engage a good recruiter

There are good recruiters, and there are average recruiters. Whether you’re a business needing help sourcing high quality talent, or a candidate looking for help finding your dream job, you’ll…

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News

February 25, 2019

Happy International Women’s Day

There’s no doubt about it – women are pretty amazing. And not only because none of us would be here without them… International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements,…

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Secrets to Success

February 18, 2019

Secrets to Success with Katrina Lagos

We chatted to Katrina Lagos, Director of Vision Finance, about her career journey to date, and how it’s taken her from hospitality to sole Director of a mortgage broking business.…

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BusinessCareer Advice

January 21, 2019

The Royal Commission: What Should We Be Prepared For?

We’re all waiting with bated breath to see what the outcome of The Royal Commission will bring, and what impact it will have on businesses and jobs. Roland sat down…

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BusinessCareer Advice

January 21, 2019

Talking Remuneration: Third Party BDMs

If you’re a third party Business Development Manager focused on driving lending options to a portfolio of mortgage brokers – this video is for you. We explore what these kinds…

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BusinessCareer Advice

January 21, 2019

Talking Remuneration: PAYG Mortgage Brokers

A lot of businesses ask us how they can effectively incentivise a mortgage broker to join their team and perform well, while still covering costs and making the investment worthwhile.…

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BusinessCareer Advice

January 14, 2019

Talking Remuneration: Loan Processors

Salaries can be seen as a taboo topic in our industry, but we think they need to be talked about. This week, we look at Loan Processors/Loan Packagers/Client Services Managers.…

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BusinessCareer Advice

January 14, 2019

Are you neglecting your career?

Happy New Year from the Platinum People group team! We hope you had a great rest over the Christmas and New Year period. Now that we’re back into work for…

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BusinessCareer Advice

January 7, 2019

Let’s talk salaries: what should mortgage brokers and loan processors get paid?

There are a lot of varying sources out there on how much mortgage brokers and loan processors should earn. Of course, every mortgage brokerage is different, and not all may…

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Business

December 20, 2018

Refining your recruitment strategy for 2019

Recruitment can be time consuming, stressful, and require a lot of effort. But it doesn’t need to be like this. Here are some questions to consider when refining your recruitment…

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News

November 12, 2018

Our 2018 highlight reel

When Platinum People Group stepped into 2018, we were only 7 months old. Having experienced some positive results from our first few months of business, we were quietly confident that…

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Career Advice

October 29, 2018

7 simple steps for smashing that interview

Getting a job interview is only half the battle. Once you’ve worked out your strategy for applying for jobs, it’s time to get your interview skills down to an art.…

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Career Advice

October 14, 2018

How to ace your performance review

Heading into a performance review unprepared is a bad idea. This is your chance to be your own advocate, and have your boss listen to you. When entered into strategically,…

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Career Advice

October 1, 2018

What to do when you get made redundant

Being made redundant can be very disorienting. If this happens to you, you may find yourself asking questions like, ‘where do I go now?’, ‘is it time to reinvent myself?’,…

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Testimonials

September 24, 2018

Testimonial: Caleb Tiller

We helped Caleb land his current position as BDM at Oak Capital, and he’s thrilled with how our service enabled him to better understand the opportunities open to him in…

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Testimonials

June 4, 2018

Testimonial: Video My Job CEO and Founder

Video My Job works with some impressive local and international brands on their video strategies. We were lucky enough to get in the same room as CEO and Founder David…

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Testimonials

June 4, 2018

Customer Testimonial: Vee’s Story

Three years ago, Vee was desperate to get into the mortgage broking industry and struggling to get out of the bank operations environment. When we met him he was frustrated…

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Testimonials

June 4, 2018

Customer Testimonial: Heidi Dart

We’ve worked with Heidi a few times over the past five years and are glad to hear she’s doing great. A few years ago we helped place Heidi in a…

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Secrets to Success

June 4, 2018

Secrets to Success with Chris Collard

We chat with Chris Collard, Director and General Manager of FinancePath, about his rise to success in Mortgage Management via a career that seemed destined for corporate life. Chris is…

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BusinessCareer Advice

May 26, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Tax Edition

Each time EOFY rolls around, many of us scramble to get our accounts and tax information in order. In this episode of 3 Questions in 3 Minutes, we speak to…

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Business

May 26, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – David Macciocca

We met up with David Macciocca, Founder and CEO of Video My Job, about why video is such an important tool for businesses to use. An expert on all things…

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Career Advice

May 26, 2018

How to get your foot in the door: tips for grads

So you’re about to start out your career in the finance industry. That’s great news! This is a really exciting space to work in, and there are plenty of opportunities…

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Secrets to Success

May 26, 2018

Secrets to Success with Stephen Mitchell

We chat with Stephen Mitchell about his journey from working in hospitality, to becoming a mortgage broker at only 20 years old, to now running two successful financial services firms.…

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Secrets to Success

May 26, 2018

Secrets to Success with Ebony Maxwell

We chat with Ebony Maxwell, State Manager (VIC & TAS) at Bluestone Mortgages, about the journey her career has taken her on since she started out in finance after high…

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Secrets to Success

May 19, 2018

Secrets to success with John Mohnacheff

We chat with John Mohnacheff, Group Sales Manager at Liberty, about his impressive career involving working in a trade, seventeen years in banking and helping Liberty launch the non-conforming loan…

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Testimonials

April 7, 2018

Customer Testimonial: We helped this graduate get his first job in finance

As a graduate, it can be a real struggle getting your foot in the door in the mortgage industry. Chris bypassed this struggle by working with us! We approached Chris…

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Testimonials

April 7, 2018

Customer Testimonial: From Redundancy to Dream Job

We recently caught up with Dash, who we helped in 2017 after he’d experienced a redundancy. Young and eager, it wasn’t hard to find him a new opportunity – and…

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Testimonials

April 7, 2018

Customer Testimonial: Shaun Liu of Vertex Lending

What a pleasure it has been working with Shaun in several capacities over the past few years. We initially worked with him as a young, ambitious candidate over three years…

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Testimonials

April 7, 2018

Customer Testimonial: Leo Zhang of Acceptance Finance

In June 2017, we met with Leo to discuss his career ambitions and possibilities. At the time, he’d been working as a mortgage broker in a small company for over…

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Secrets to Success

March 30, 2018

Secrets to success with Shehan Wijayasignhe

We chat with Shehan Wijayasinghe, Director of Elephant Financial, about making the transition from banker to broker to business owner, all within a time of industry challenges and changes. Tell…

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BusinessCareer Advice

March 30, 2018

Changing aggregators is a pain in the @$$!

Yep. We get it. Changing mortgage aggregators can be time-consuming, tedious and daunting. It requires a lot of effort, which is why many mortgage brokers don’t do it very often.…

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BusinessCareer Advice

March 30, 2018

Are you working too hard?

It’s not news to any of us that life can be a bit much sometimes. What with long work hours, trying to stay fit and healthy, spending time with family,…

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BusinessCareer Advice

March 17, 2018

How walking can generate new business

If you work in the CBD, like many of us do in this industry, walking to your client meetings is a great way to get some fresh air and keep…

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Testimonials

March 17, 2018

Customer Testimonial: a very happy client, Karl Bower

We met with Karl Bower, Managing Director of Bower & Co., about four years ago. At the time he was looking for an Operations/Customer Service Manager, and was hesitant to use…

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Secrets to Success

March 17, 2018

Secrets to success with Stephen McClatchie

We chat with Stephen McClatchie, Managing Director of Loans Australia, about his experience working as a mortgage broker through a range of aggregators, and transitioning into the role of business…

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Testimonials

March 17, 2018

Customer Testimonial: financial planner

We approached Clio in 2017 with an exciting opportunity to progress her financial planning career. It started with a sit down to discuss her career aspirations and what she was…

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Secrets to Success

March 17, 2018

Secrets to success with Nathan Taddeo

We chat with Nathan Taddeo, Director of Credo Financial Group about growing up in the mortgage broking industry, why he doesn’t like the term ‘mortgage broker’, and his thoughts on…

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BusinessCareer Advice

March 16, 2018

How are you getting new clients?

Whether you’re a mortgage broker, a banker, a BDM or a business owner – new clients are your lifeblood. Clients mean business, so it’s essential to have a good strategy…

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Secrets to Success

March 4, 2018

Secrets to success with Don Crellin

We chat with Don Crellin, Managing Director of Resolve Finance about his finance career spanning from the early ‘90s, and how he came to be managing a successful growing business.…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 24, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Michael Johnston, Resolve Finance

Okay… so we took more like five minutes, but we tried! There’s just too much good stuff to share in this video. Michael Johnston, franchisee of Resolve Finance talks with…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 24, 2018

Are you letting fear hold you back?

At some point in our lives we all have to face our fears. Whether it be public speaking, heights, travelling on a plane, spiders, relationships or starting a business, fears…

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Testimonials

February 24, 2018

Customer Testimonial: We helped this 20-year-old become an MPA Top 30 Under 30

A few years ago, Roland was approached by this ambitious mortgage broker named Taylar, who was only starting out his journey at 20 years old. Now, we’re super proud to…

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Testimonials

February 24, 2018

Customer Testimonial: From Loan Processor to Mortgage Broker

At the end of 2017 we met with Abby after she’s been made redundant from her role as a loan processor. Abby had her sights set on becoming a mortgage…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 24, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Chris Montague, MoneyQuest

Chris Montague has worked within the finance industry for 30 years across a variety of roles within banking, sales and more. He’s now joined MoneyQuest as a franchisee, taking the leap…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 17, 2018

Tie or no tie? Is the tie dying out?

We’ve got an important question for you today… to tie or not to tie? While perhaps that musing isn’t quite as perplexing as Hamlet’s ‘to be or not to be’,…

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Career Advice

February 17, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Karen Easdon, Acceptance Finance

Here we speak to Karen Easdon, Senior Loan Processor at Acceptance Finance. Karen has been diligently and successfully supporting mortgage brokers for around 6 years, and has a passion for…

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Testimonials

February 17, 2018

Customer Testimonial: Another very happy ex-banker

When Christine came to us three years ago, she’d been working in the banking industry for a few years, but had a desire to move into broking. We helped her…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 17, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Susie Pei, Accru

Susie has been working as a Lending Manager at Accru Financial Services for the last two years, and has been a mortgage broker for six years. In this interview, we…

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Secrets to Success

February 17, 2018

Secrets to success with Jason Back

We chat with Jason Back, Managing Director of The Australian Lending and Investment Centre, about his transition from banking into mortgage broking, his missed opportunity as a dolphin trainer, and…

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Testimonials

February 17, 2018

Customer Testimonial: A very happy mortgage broker

At Platinum People Group, we like to develop close relationships with our clients – both business owners that we help with recruiting excellent team members, and candidates that we help…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

February 17, 2018

Introducing customer testimonials and case studies

At Platinum People Group, we are thrilled and excited to offer you access to some pretty amazing content. Our Advice Centre articles and videos are designed to immerse you even…

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BusinessCareer Advice

February 12, 2018

Podcasts, and how they can improve efficiency

Maybe we’re a bit late to the party, but we’re really into podcasts right now. In this video, Roland discusses his latest obsession, and why they’re a great way to…

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Secrets to Success

February 11, 2018

Secrets to success with MPA Top 20 mortgage broker Daniel Hustwaite

We chat with MPA 20 20 mortgage broker Daniel Hustwaite, Founder and Director of Aqua Financial Services about his journey from banker to mortgage broker to business owner, challenges he’s…

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Career Advice

February 11, 2018

How to take your career to the next level

In your career, just like in any long-term relationship, you’ll come to a point at which you need to stop and ask, ‘where is this headed?’. Like relationships, jobs usually…

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Career Advice

January 20, 2018

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Sandy Paravizzini, Resolve Finance

If you’re looking around at mortgage aggregator options, or considering a franchise model, tune in to this episode to hear some sound insight and advice from Sandy Paravizzini, General Manager…

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Business

January 15, 2018

How engaged are your employees?

Can you answer the question, are your employees engaged at work? And no, engaged doesn’t mean ‘happy’. While your employees may seem content enough in the workplace, engagement comes down…

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Career Advice

January 15, 2018

How to quit your job (and do it right)

Resigning from a job can be a difficult (and uncomfortable) process to navigate. If you’re in a sales role like mortgage broking or retail banking, or if you’re planning to…

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Career Advice

January 10, 2018

4 reasons we hate recruiters

(Great! We got your attention!) Many of us have had an experience with a dodgy recruiter. What was it for you? They didn’t return your calls? They promised you the…

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Business

December 14, 2017

Who should you hire first: A Mortgage Broker or a Loan Processor?

It’s like that classic question, ‘what comes first – the chicken or the egg?’ The same concept can be applied to hiring for mortgage broking businesses. If you’re running your…

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BusinessCareer Advice

December 12, 2017

A time to review and reflect

We’re all in wind-down mode now, attending the last few Christmas parties, donning our most festive attire, and catching up with family we haven’t seen since this time last year.…

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BusinessCareer Advice

December 10, 2017

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Daniel Di Conza

Daniel Di Conza, CEO of Acceptance Finance, started in the mortgage broking industry in 1997 – and the industry looked bit different back then. After learning the ropes, he started…

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Career Advice

November 22, 2017

5 Job Seeking Tips for Mortgage Brokers and Loan Processors

As a Mortgage Broker or Loan Processor, standing out from the crowd is essential when going for your dream job. This doesn’t just mean having a superbly crafted resume, or…

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BusinessCareer Advice

November 20, 2017

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Julian Mattatia

General Manager of Franchise Recruitment and Director of MoneyQuest, Julian Mattatia, talks about his experience making the transition to mortgage broking and becoming a franchise aggregator. Listen as he discusses:…

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Business

November 17, 2017

5 ways to ensure your next Mortgage Broker recruit is your best yet

Recruiting a mortgage broker, whether you’re a small business, a mortgage franchise or a financial services company, is no easy feat. Getting the recruitment process right ultimately means the difference…

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BusinessCareer Advice

November 17, 2017

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Richard Krupic

Senior Credit Advisor at FinancePath, Richard Krupic, started his career as a banker at ANZ. He then joined RAMS Home Loans and ran his own mortgage broking business for a…

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BusinessCareer Advice

November 13, 2017

3 Questions in 3 Minutes – Marshall Condon

Welcome to our first episode of 3 Questions in 3 Minutes! Marshall Condon is the Founder and CEO of Neue Black: a successful commercial and residential brokerage in Melbourne. Here,…

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BusinessCareer AdviceNews

November 4, 2017

Why you need more than normal recruitment agencies can offer

Whether you’re a mortgage broker or financial planner, or own a business looking to hire these professionals, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to Platinum People Group’s Advice Centre…

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Career Advice

October 25, 2017

The Platinum People Group Story

Hi there! Roland here, Founder and Director of Platinum People Group. Since you’re here on our website reading this, I’d like to firstly welcome you to our Advice Centre, where…

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Career Advice

October 25, 2017

Choosing a Mortgage Aggregator: what’s right for you?

Choosing a mortgage aggregator, especially if you’re new to mortgage broking, can be overwhelming. You’re faced with lots of different options, and will ultimately wonder ‘what is right for me?’.…

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Business

October 25, 2017

A Time of Uncertainty and Reform in Mortgage Broking

It’s an interesting time in the banking and mortgage broking space. With things like the Sedgwick and ASIC remuneration review, we’re all anxiously waiting to see what happens next. But…

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Business

October 25, 2017

The Recruiter of Choice for Mortgage Brokers and Bankers

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our boutique financial services recruitment firm Platinum People Group. Our purpose is to help people in the Mortgage Broking, Banking and Financial Planning…

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