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  • 6 common mistakes job hunters make?

    Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 by Lewis Greene — 3 comments

    Recruiters often spend less than a minute reading a CV and sometimes only seconds. It’s a fact! So, your CV has caught the attention of the recruiter, what are six common mistakes that a candidate makes? Errors on your job application materials Do all that you can to avoid any kind of errors – whether typos, spelling errors or formatting issues – in your CV and cover letter. It’s worth using ...

  • Why paraplanning is a great career for men

    Posted on Sunday, October 9, 2022 by Lewis Greene — No comments

    Why paraplanning is a great career for men? To attract more men and encourage them to stay for the long term, common misconceptions about the role need to change Historically, men have been more likely than women to view paraplanning as a stepping stone to becoming an adviser. Recent research from Quilter Financial Planning’s behavioural consultancy shows this is still the case. The research ...

  • Succession planning in the advice profession

    Posted on Sunday, May 8, 2022 by Lewis Greene — 4 comments

    Gunner & Co., the UK’s leading M&A brokerage and consultancy business has found that 60% of financial planning firm owners they surveyed are looking to exit the industry in the next 3 years. This was just one of the highlights from their annual survey exploring succession planning in the advice profession. This comes at a time where business valuations have jumped considerably, with businesses ...

  • “I'm not even thinking about moving jobs or hiring.” 4 reasons why you should get to know an industry-specific "recruiter."

    Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 by Lewis Greene, written by Graham Hughes — 1 comment

    Deeper industry knowledge Perhaps one of the most important things an industry-specific or niche recruiter can offer is a wealth of industry knowledge and often industry experience. If they have had a career in your industry, they can have a much better understanding of your challenges and triumphs. When a recruiter makes his or her living exclusively catering to one industry it is essential that ...

  • Top tips for an outstanding interview – face to face and virtually

    Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 by Lewis Greene, written by Graham Hughes — No comments

    An interview can be intimidating and it’s not always clear what employers are looking for. With an increasing number today being held virtually, they can feel even less personal and even more nerve wracking. The key is to practice and perfect. Prepare well and you can dramatically increase your chances of landing the role. The first step is to think about what a successful interview looks like. ...

  • Why use a recruitment company rather than DIY?

    Posted on Monday, March 28, 2022 by Lewis Greene — No comments

    Why it’s good to use a recruitment agency rather than fill your positions yourself. Why do businesses turn to recruitment agencies? Recruiting the right people for your open positions these days is a lot harder than it used to be. It is a highly competitive market which is why more and more businesses are turning to recruitment agencies rather than trying to find the right people privately. There ...

  • IRC sells 30% to leading Investment Management firm to secure capital for continued growth for 2022

    Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 by Lewis Greene — No comments

    Independent Resourcing Consultancy was formed in 2018 by Lewis Greene who has extensive recruitment experience and prides his own personal reputation and his firm s for continued delivery both nationally and internationally for placing talent. IRC’s placement areas now include, Financial Services , I.T & Cyber security and Legal. Founder Lewis Greene commented ”The last few years have been ...

  • Are you thinking of starting your own specialist recruitment firm? We are here to help

    Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 by Lewis Greene — No comments

    IRC opened its doors to the world in September 2018. I wanted to create a home for like minded professionals who are entrepreneurs, I wanted to create a trusted brand across multiple sectors which today I can justifiably say I have succeeded in doing. I have homed many entrepreneurs within the IRC framework who enjoy being part of dynamic business where ideas become reality. IRC is now 3 years ...

  • IRC launches I.T. division

    Posted on Friday, June 11, 2021 by Lewis Greene — 2 comments

    IRC has been providing exceptional talent into the financial services sector for many years. Through providing great service we have been referred to a leading I.T. company who requires I.T. recruitment support throughout the coming years ahead. We are extremely excited to add a further sector within our search and selection firm. Lewis Greene and Mike Lowe started their recruitment careers in ...

  • So, when is the right time to go Self-Employed as a Financial Planner?

    Posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 by Lewis Greene — 1 comment

    I know 100% that this type of question is asked daily, I also know that being self-employed comes with risk. However, if life has taught me anything, if you do not try you will never know. Ask yourself this question, are you good at what you do? Of course you are otherwise you wouldn’t be doing it, correct? Do your customers love you? Of course they do, otherwise they would not be working with ...

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