Caroline Evans, explains the new service from Bespoke Training Solutions
Taking that next step in your career in financial services is about to get a whole lot easier with the BTS Careers Zone. A new, free resource developed by the team at BTS designed to help a group of people come together and contribute their expertise to build and promote careers within Financial Services.
Helping people achieve their professional goals is one of our passions here at BTS. Many students tell us that their reason for embarking on a path of study is to grow professionally. They also want to get the most out of their careers by building their knowledge base and corresponding skill set to progress on their chosen path.
Sounds easy right? It really isn’t. It takes grit, determination, motivation and sometimes even failure to get us to where we want to be. Professional growth is key to enhancing your skills. It is also crucial for the future of the sector.
That’s why BTS has developed the Careers Zone, an online portal packed with information, advice, and access to opportunities to support people working in, or looking to get into, financial services.
Career development doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right support you can cultivate the career you want.
Here are four tips to blossom, thrive and succeed in a competitive business environment:
Tip No 1 : Network
Grow your network. Joining a platform such as LinkedIn or the BTS Careers Zone will help you to learn from professionals and companies who are already doing what you want to do. Follow individuals and companies who spark your interest. Ask questions. Be inquisitive. Our network of go-to experts help and support you by sharing their knowledge and expertise in regular articles, videos and podcasts.
Tip No 2 : Achieve big goals with small steps
The first step is often the hardest but once you have made it you are officially one step closer to your goal. By breaking down your goals into simple, achievable steps, you can get started making progress today. This allows you to track your growth and highlight any areas where you may need some improvement. BTS work in an environment where goals can sometimes take YEARS to achieve. Yet, year after year, we see people achieving them. Small, consistent action towards something they want to achieve is often the most rewarding part of our job. Everybody’s journey is different and even if it takes you a little while longer than somebody else, that’s ok – it’s still happening, and you will get there. Our Careers Zone study plan resources will help you map out your journey to exam success.
Tip No 3 : Continuous learning
We have a motto at BTS that it is never too late to start a new learning journey. We have seen thousands of students, from various stages in their careers, progress through professional exams. Some come from backgrounds unrelated to financial services whilst others are looking to develop advanced knowledge in their current role.
Lifelong learning is an indispensable tool when it comes to your career – you don’t want to get left behind! Learning drives you to keep acquiring knowledge and competencies in order to expand your skill set and develop future opportunities. The BTS Careers Zone keeps you up to date with industry trends to help you continue to cultivate and grow your career.
Continuous learning for a business also includes the development of soft skill sets such as leadership, management, collaboration, and more. Learning and development (L&D) is a key driver of employee engagement and satisfaction.
Tip No 4 : Futureproof the sector
Here at BTS we champion the blossom, thrive and succeed approach to growing the financial services industry, by supporting the development of qualified and experienced candidates who will be crucial to tomorrow’s business growth and innovation. Rather than waiting for change to happen, BTS aim to be at the heart of change and embrace the opportunities and the challenges this can sometimes bring.
If the last few tumultuous years have taught us anything, it is that we need to be ready to tap into true potential and foster a culture of learning and development. Find out more on the BTS Careers Zone.
About Bespoke Training Solutions
Bespoke Training Solutions have been supporting regulated exams for 20 years this year! BTS provide support for the CII regulated exams by way of study guides, e-learning resources, and workshops for the full R0 suite and many AF units. Visit https://www.bespoketrainingsolutions.com and check out the brand-new Careers Zone for study plans, answers to exam FAQs and lots more to support your journey.
