CAREER ADVICE

Advice for mortgage broking and banking professionals on how to progress in your career and reach your goals.

01.

BUSINESS
ADVICE

Tips on recruitment, business strategy, leadership and running a mortgage broking business in Australia.

View All

02.

CAREER
ADVICE

Advice for mortgage broking and banking professionals on how to progress in your career and reach your goals.

View All

03.

LATEST
NEWS

Latest industry insights, and updates on the Platinum People Group business and team.

View All

04.

SECRETS TO
SUCCESS

Stories from some of the biggest names in mortgage broking in Australia, with their advice on how to succeed in finance.

View All

ppg
1
Reserve Bank of Australia | RBA rate cuts | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
1
Are five year plans dead in the water? | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
How to make your quirk work | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
1
pros and cons of working from home | Platinum People Group
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,…
Read More
ppg
0
Secrets to Success with Roland Youakim | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Crucial federal election for mortgage brokers | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
How to engage a good recruiter | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
The Royal Commission: What Should We Be Prepared For | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Loan Processors Remuneration | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Loan Processors Remuneration | Platinum People Group
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.…
Read More
ppg
0
Loan Processors Remuneration | Platinum People Group
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.…
Read More
ppg
0
Happy New Year 2019 | Are you neglecting your career? | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
1
Let’s Talk Salaries: What Should Mortgage Brokers And Loan Processors Get Paid?
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…
Read More
ppg
1
7 simple steps for smashing that job interview | Platinum People Group
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.…
Read More
ppg
1
How to ace your performance review | Platinum People Group
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,…
Read More
ppg
1
When you get made redundant | Platinum People Group
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?’,…
Read More
ppg
0
3 questions in 3 minutes tax edition
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…
Read More
ppg
1
Tips for grads | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Changing mortgage aggregators | Platinum People Group
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.…
Read More
ppg
1
Working too hard | Platinum People Group
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,…
Read More
ppg
0
How walking can generate new business | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
How are you getting clients | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
3 questions in 3 minutes with Michael Johnston | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
1
Are you letting fear hild you back? | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Chris Montague - MoneyQuest, 3 Questions in 3 Minutes
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Is the tie dying out? | Platinum People Group
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’,…
Read More
ppg
0
3 questions in 3 minutes with Karen Easdon
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Susie Pei, 3 questions in 3 minutes
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…
Read More
ppg
1
Case studies and testimonials | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Podcasts to boost productivity and efficiency | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Take your career to the next level | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg 0
0
3 questions in 3 minutes with Sandy Paravizzini
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…
Read More
ppg
0
How to quit your job (and do it right) - Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
1
4 reasons we hate recruiters | Platinum People Group | Recruitment specialists
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…
Read More
ppg
0
Merry Christmas from Platinum People Group
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.…
Read More
ppg
0
Platinum People Group speak to Daniel Di Conza of Acceptance Finance
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…
Read More
ppg
0
5 job seeking tips for mortgage brokers and loan processors | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
1
3 questions in 3 minutes with Julian Mattatia
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:…
Read More
ppg
0
3 questions in 3 minutes with Richard Krupic | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
3 questions in 3 minutes with Marshall Condon
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,…
Read More
ppg
1
Not a normal recruitment agency | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
2
Roland Youakim | Platinum People Group
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…
Read More
ppg
0
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?’.…
Read More
[]
1 Step 1


Prefer talking to a real person?

Our Advice Centre is here to answer your questions and provide advice on how to get ahead in your business or career. But if looking at content online isn’t your thing, leave your contact details below and one of our specialist recruitment consultants will be in touch within 48 hours.

keyboard_arrow_leftPrevious
Nextkeyboard_arrow_right
FormCraft - WordPress form builder