CAREER ADVICE

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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