http://www.jdc.co.uk/blog.aspxLatest blog posts from JDC Professional Recruitment Ltd.en-gbWed, 29 Apr 2026 03:35:37 GMTwww.firefishsoftware.comHow AI is Transforming the UK Mortgage Advice Sector The UK mortgage advice sector is on the brink of a major transformation, driven by artificial intelligence AI From improving efficiency to enhancing client experiences, AI promises significant benefits but it also brings challenges and risks that advisers and brokers must ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/48/how-ai-is-transforming-the-uk-mortgage-advice-sector.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/48/how-ai-is-transforming-the-uk-mortgage-advice-sector.aspxTue, 21 Oct 2025 09:57:11 GMTHave You Taken Up a Self-Employed Mortgage Broker Position Lately? But Is It Really Self-Employed or Just Employed With Commission-Only Pay? The financial services sector is no stranger to creative job titles and opportunities. Over the past few years, more mortgage brokers have been approached with offers to go self-employed. ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/47/self-employed-mortgage-broker-or-just-commission-only-pay.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/47/self-employed-mortgage-broker-or-just-commission-only-pay.aspxThu, 18 Sep 2025 13:22:36 GMTHow Mortgage Firms Can Attract Top Talent in a Competitive Market Finding the best mortgage advisors in today's competitive market is challenging. With experienced professionals in high demand, mortgage firms need strategic approaches to attract and retain top talent. Mortgage recruitment specialists can provide guidance, connections, and insights to help ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/46/how-mortgage-firms-can-attract-top-talent-mortgage-recruitment.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/46/how-mortgage-firms-can-attract-top-talent-mortgage-recruitment.aspxWed, 10 Sep 2025 11:15:19 GMTWhy Recruiters Still Matter in Mortgage Recruitment In today s financial services industry, hiring is evolving rapidly. With platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, and niche financial job boards, it has never been easier for employers to connect directly with potential candidates. Yet, when it comes to mortgage recruitment the role of ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/45/mortgage-recruitment-why-recruiters-still-matter.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/45/mortgage-recruitment-why-recruiters-still-matter.aspxFri, 05 Sep 2025 10:37:22 GMTHow Long Should an Interview Last? A Recruiter s Perspective When preparing for an interview whether as a candidate or a recruiter one of the most common questions is How long should an interview last? The truth is, there s no one-size fits-all answer. The ideal length depends on the ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/44/how-long-should-an-interview-last-a-recruiter-s-perspective.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/44/how-long-should-an-interview-last-a-recruiter-s-perspective.aspxFri, 22 Aug 2025 08:46:33 GMTTitle Dear Candidates If You Can t Spell Mortgage, Please Don t Apply to Be a Mortgage Broker Recruiters, you know the drill. You post a job for an experienced mortgage broker with 3+ years of industry experience, CeMAP qualification, and a proven track record in protection assurance sales. Within ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/43/unqualified-linkedin-applicants-in-mortgage-protection-assurance.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/43/unqualified-linkedin-applicants-in-mortgage-protection-assurance.aspxFri, 15 Aug 2025 12:51:57 GMTWhat 30 Years as a Recruiter Has Taught Me When I started recruiting three decades ago, the world was a very different place. Job postings were printed in newspapers, networking meant showing up at breakfast meetings with a stack of business cards, and CVs arrived by fax machine. Since then, ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/42/what-30-years-as-a-recruiter-has-taught-me.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/42/what-30-years-as-a-recruiter-has-taught-me.aspxTue, 12 Aug 2025 11:38:37 GMTYou Can't Read a Book and Expect to Be a Good Interviewer Why Some Interviewers Should Never Be Allowed to Interview In the world of recruitment interviews are where reputations are made or broken both for candidates and the companies hiring them. But here s a hard truth not everyone ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/41/you-can-t-read-a-book-and-be-a-good-interviewer-financial-services-recruitment-advice.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/41/you-can-t-read-a-book-and-be-a-good-interviewer-financial-services-recruitment-advice.aspxWed, 06 Aug 2025 12:18:18 GMTWhat s the Point of Irrelevant Interview Questions? Like What Animal Would You Be? And Why They Still Happen When you're applying for roles in mortgage insurance or financial services you expect interview questions to be relevant to the job. But what happens when you're asked something like If you ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/40/why-irrelevant-interview-questions-still-get-asked.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/40/why-irrelevant-interview-questions-still-get-asked.aspxThu, 24 Jul 2025 11:39:51 GMTWhat Is the Right Amount of Time to Provide Feedback to Candidates After an Interview? In the fast-paced world of recruitment especially in highly regulated sectors such as mortgage insurance and financial services the timing of feedback after interviews can significantly impact the candidate experience. Whether you re a recruitment ...https://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/39/how-soon-should-you-give-interview-feedback-financial-services-recruitment.aspxhttps://www.jdc.co.uk/blog/view/39/how-soon-should-you-give-interview-feedback-financial-services-recruitment.aspxMon, 21 Jul 2025 11:34:51 GMT