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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just me, or is login completely down? Been trying for hours, getting server errors or ‘account not found’ even though my credentials are right. Total waste of time.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very helpful. I didnt know how to proceed and apply for the right job role. they really guided me and helped me. It was truly a very helpful experience. graduate financial recruitment is a very reliab... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been applying for jobs for a while now. I didn’t know where to look for or what to do but Graduate Financial Recruitment guided me properly.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Why do the company haven't got ".uk" in the end? Every company either public or private have got ".uk" in the end. Starting in March 2024, new companies must supply a registered email address duri... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading Process – Be Cautious If You’re a Graduate

As a recent graduate seeking roles in investment and finance, I applied to opportunities listed by Graduate Financial Recruitment. At first, everything looked legitimate — a decent-looking website, a LinkedIn profile with a few thousand followers, and structured emails.

However, after progressing to a phone screening, things began to feel off. The recruiter refused to tell me which company the role was for, citing "confidentiality," which is unusual and prevents candidates from preparing properly. When I asked whether any paid training or courses were required, the response was vague: "it depends" — a red flag that usually points to future upselling.

There was pressure to act quickly because of “application deadlines,” and I was told I only needed to align myself with a certain course provider. While I wasn’t directly asked for payment yet, it felt like I was being set up for a classic bait-and-switch where the job role is a lure to sell paid certifications.

No real job description, no company name, and vague promises. This is not how trustworthy recruitment works.

⚠️ Graduates — please be careful. Don’t hand over your personal data or money until you know exactly who the employer is, and never pay for a job.

28 April 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

Please Read Before Applying – Professional Readiness Required
We only submit candidates for positions listed on our platform who have demonstrated a higher level of professional readiness for the financial services industry.

Graduating alone is not enough.

If you do not currently hold one or more of the certifications listed below, please do not apply — your application will be rejected, and we are unable to provide individual feedback due to high volumes.
Use the guidance below to position yourself more competitively and improve your chances of progressing in the financial services sector.
Endorsed Course Providers & Recommended Certifications

CFA Institute
Certification: CFA Level I
Why: Globally recognised and highly respected among investment professionals. Frequently required for roles in research, asset management, and portfolio analysis.

CISI – Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
Certifications: Introduction to Investment, Risk in Financial Services
Why: UK-based professional body. Ideal for those pursuing careers in wealth management, compliance, or brokerage.

CIFA – Certified Institute for Further Accreditation
Certifications: Investment Advisor Certificate, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), UK Regulations
Why: Designed for candidates seeking roles in investment advisory, compliance, and UK-focused wealth management.

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certification: ACCA Qualification (Applied Knowledge to Strategic Professional)
Why: Internationally recognised in accounting and finance. Valuable for roles in financial reporting, internal audit, and management accounting.

CFI – Corporate Finance Institute
Certifications: FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst), CMSA (Capital Markets & Securities Analyst)
Why: Practical, job-ready training in financial modelling and analysis. Suitable for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, and FP&A.

Financial Regulation Courses (FRC)
Certifications: ESG Advisor Certificate, Investment Advisor Certificate
Why: CPD-accredited and tailored for UK finance careers. Emphasises ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Well-suited to graduates and professionals targeting investment banking.

CII – Chartered Insurance Institute
Certifications: Certificate in Insurance, Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
Why: Recognised by UK insurers and financial planners. Relevant for roles in pensions, protection, and financial advice.
CeMAP – Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice
Certification: CeMAP Modules 1–3
Why: FCA-recognised certification required for mortgage advisers. Essential for careers in mortgage broking, home finance, and retail banking.

Bloomberg – Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
Certification: Bloomberg Market Concepts
Why: Highly valued for its coverage of economic indicators, fixed income, equities, and Bloomberg Terminal use. Useful for roles in trading, market analysis, and investment.

Next Steps

We encourage all applicants to carefully review and pursue one or more of the recommended certifications. This will significantly increase your chances of progressing in your financial services career.
Research your target career path thoroughly and ensure you meet industry expectations to avoid unsuccessful applications and disappointment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They'll say this is a fake review.

They'll say this is a fake review.

I spoke to Jordan James at Graduate Financial Recruitment and he claimed that I'd have training paid for by a recruiter account.
This is clearly fake. Told him where to stick it.

19 March 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

Please Read Before Applying – Professional Readiness Required
We only submit candidates for positions listed on our platform who have demonstrated a higher level of professional readiness for the financial services industry.

Graduating alone is not enough.

If you do not currently hold one or more of the certifications listed below, please do not apply — your application will be rejected, and we are unable to provide individual feedback due to high volumes.
Use the guidance below to position yourself more competitively and improve your chances of progressing in the financial services sector.
Endorsed Course Providers & Recommended Certifications

CFA Institute
Certification: CFA Level I
Why: Globally recognised and highly respected among investment professionals. Frequently required for roles in research, asset management, and portfolio analysis.

CISI – Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
Certifications: Introduction to Investment, Risk in Financial Services
Why: UK-based professional body. Ideal for those pursuing careers in wealth management, compliance, or brokerage.

CIFA – Certified Institute for Further Accreditation
Certifications: Investment Advisor Certificate, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), UK Regulations
Why: Designed for candidates seeking roles in investment advisory, compliance, and UK-focused wealth management.

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certification: ACCA Qualification (Applied Knowledge to Strategic Professional)
Why: Internationally recognised in accounting and finance. Valuable for roles in financial reporting, internal audit, and management accounting.

CFI – Corporate Finance Institute
Certifications: FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst), CMSA (Capital Markets & Securities Analyst)
Why: Practical, job-ready training in financial modelling and analysis. Suitable for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, and FP&A.

Financial Regulation Courses (FRC)
Certifications: ESG Advisor Certificate, Investment Advisor Certificate
Why: CPD-accredited and tailored for UK finance careers. Emphasises ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Well-suited to graduates and professionals targeting investment banking.

CII – Chartered Insurance Institute
Certifications: Certificate in Insurance, Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
Why: Recognised by UK insurers and financial planners. Relevant for roles in pensions, protection, and financial advice.
CeMAP – Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice
Certification: CeMAP Modules 1–3
Why: FCA-recognised certification required for mortgage advisers. Essential for careers in mortgage broking, home finance, and retail banking.

Bloomberg – Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
Certification: Bloomberg Market Concepts
Why: Highly valued for its coverage of economic indicators, fixed income, equities, and Bloomberg Terminal use. Useful for roles in trading, market analysis, and investment.

Next Steps

We encourage all applicants to carefully review and pursue one or more of the recommended certifications. This will significantly increase your chances of progressing in your financial services career.
Research your target career path thoroughly and ensure you meet industry expectations to avoid unsuccessful applications and disappointment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammed by Both Companies

Scammed by Both Companies
After applying for a job, I was told by Graduate Financial Recruitment that I needed a certification from Financial Regulation Courses. They demanded a £30 KYC fee followed by a £250 exam fee. Both companies turned out to be a scam, operating with fake addresses in the UK but actually based in the Philippines.

27 February 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

Please Read Before Applying – Professional Readiness Required
We only submit candidates for positions listed on our platform who have demonstrated a higher level of professional readiness for the financial services industry.

Graduating alone is not enough.

If you do not currently hold one or more of the certifications listed below, please do not apply — your application will be rejected, and we are unable to provide individual feedback due to high volumes.
Use the guidance below to position yourself more competitively and improve your chances of progressing in the financial services sector.

Endorsed Course Providers & Recommended Certifications

CFA Institute
Certification: CFA Level I
Why: Globally recognised and highly respected among investment professionals. Frequently required for roles in research, asset management, and portfolio analysis.

CISI – Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
Certifications: Introduction to Investment, Risk in Financial Services
Why: UK-based professional body. Ideal for those pursuing careers in wealth management, compliance, or brokerage.

CIFA – Certified Institute for Further Accreditation
Certifications: Investment Advisor Certificate, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), UK Regulations
Why: Designed for candidates seeking roles in investment advisory, compliance, and UK-focused wealth management.

ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Certification: ACCA Qualification (Applied Knowledge to Strategic Professional)
Why: Internationally recognised in accounting and finance. Valuable for roles in financial reporting, internal audit, and management accounting.

CFI – Corporate Finance Institute
Certifications: FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst), CMSA (Capital Markets & Securities Analyst)
Why: Practical, job-ready training in financial modelling and analysis. Suitable for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, and FP&A.

Financial Regulation Courses (FRC)
Certifications: ESG Advisor Certificate, Investment Advisor Certificate
Why: CPD-accredited and tailored for UK finance careers. Emphasises ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Well-suited to graduates and professionals targeting investment banking.

CII – Chartered Insurance Institute
Certifications: Certificate in Insurance, Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
Why: Recognised by UK insurers and financial planners. Relevant for roles in pensions, protection, and financial advice.
CeMAP – Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice
Certification: CeMAP Modules 1–3
Why: FCA-recognised certification required for mortgage advisers. Essential for careers in mortgage broking, home finance, and retail banking.

Bloomberg – Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
Certification: Bloomberg Market Concepts
Why: Highly valued for its coverage of economic indicators, fixed income, equities, and Bloomberg Terminal use. Useful for roles in trading, market analysis, and investment.

Next Steps

We encourage all applicants to carefully review and pursue one or more of the recommended certifications. This will significantly increase your chances of progressing in your financial services career.

Research your target career path thoroughly and ensure you meet industry expectations to avoid unsuccessful applications and disappointment.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam do not purchase!

5 February 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

FAKE REVIEWS PLEASE READ
Recruitment agencies such as Recruitment Choice and Recruitment Central are actively misleading job seekers into purchasing courses that are unnecessarily expensive, often charging £1,000 or more for content that should be accessible at a fraction of the price.
These agencies are now attempting to discredit us because we have limited their ability to exploit students by offering corporate-sponsored financial certifications In collaboration with Financial Regulation courses. Com, where candidates approved by us only need to cover:

✅ KYC verification fees before exams 29.99
✅ Exam fees (only if you choose to sit the certification for employment purposes)

Saving students thousands of pounds in course fees!
As you can see they link 2 companies Graduate Financial Recruitment and Financial Regulation Courses. We do not hide that we collaborate with this phenomenal education company. They Like us, are actively working to save graduates like you who are reading this from spending thousands of pounds on courses with no job as an outcome as promised.

Please check Reviews of actual candidates Here to get the lowdown on what is really going on!
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/recruitmentcentralltd.co.uk?stars=1
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/recruitdirectltd.co.uk?stars=1
Have you been approached to buy these courses?

If you have been advised to purchase any of the following:
🔹 Introduction to UK Financial Regulations and Professional Integrity
🔹 Introduction to Investment Risk and Taxation
🔹 Introduction to Derivatives
🔹 Investment Advisor Certification
🔹 FCA and PRA

📢 Contact us immediately before making any payments! We can provide you with a sponsorship, ensuring you are not overcharged for these certifications.

We are committed to supporting graduates and ensuring fair access to financial careers without unnecessary financial burdens. Don’t let recruitment agencies mislead you—reach out to us first!

We can provide sponsorships with www.Financial Regulationcourses.com a leading globally recognised specialist Financial education provider serving the financial markets.

Financial Regulation Courses certifications are the most up to date with all regulatory requirements available on the market to empower your careers. Contact them and they will provide January 2025 Accreditation. Ensuring that you have the most uptodate FCA regulatory knowledge available to fit your career aspirations.

We can safely say that this is the only time we have been very much pleased to receive 1 star reviews.

As you can see by this series of false 1 star reviews they are not best pleased - We consider this a Job well done!

Graduate Financial Recruitment is an active member of jobs aware - Our mission is to ensure that Graduate job seekers are given a fair opportunity to bridge the gap between Academia and Employment in Financial services.

It is already hard enough to get a placement as a graduate with no experience, we understand this and we are doing our best to help!

We thank you for having the patience to read and understand the current situation and request that after working with us please write a genuine review of our services, and professional careers advice, whether positive or negative, we dont mind as long as it's a genuine experience.

PS If it's a negative one do email us on top of the review to let us know how we can improve our services as we do appreciate that everyone has different needs.

Remember we are only Human we make mistakes too!

We wish you the best of luck with all your applications and remember you're not alone we are here to support you.

Kind regards
Graduate Financial Recruitment

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Graduate Financial Recruitment & Zain Mir – Misleading & Deceptive Practices

I am extremely disappointed and frustrated with my experience dealing with Graduate Financial Recruitment (GFR) and specifically Zain Mir. This company falsely advertises ESG graduate opportunities that do not exist, using them as bait to coerce unsuspecting job seekers into purchasing an ESG course under the illusion that it will lead to employment.

Zain Mir personally assured me that I would receive an update within two weeks regarding a supposed ESG graduate opportunity. It has now been over three weeks, and despite multiple follow-ups, he has completely ignored my emails. This unprofessional behaviour only confirms my suspicions that this company is running a scam, preying on job seekers who are eager to break into the ESG industry.

They use fake job ads and a sham recruitment process to mislead candidates, making them believe that they are being considered for a legitimate role. However, at some stage in the process, they push you to enroll in a "sponsored" ESG course with hidden fees, falsely implying that it will improve your chances of securing a position. Once you’ve paid, their communication suddenly becomes non-existent, and the so-called "graduate opportunities" disappear into thin air.

This company is not only wasting people's time but also exploiting job seekers financially and emotionally. If you come across a job listing or are contacted by GFR or Zain Mir, stay away! Do not fall for their deceptive tactics.

I will be reporting this company to consumer protection authorities and regulatory bodies to prevent them from misleading more people. I strongly urge anyone else who has been affected to do the same.

💡 Job Seekers: Always research companies thoroughly before paying for any courses or training! Legitimate employers do not require you to pay for a job. 🚩

#JobScam #GraduateFinancialRecruitment #ZainMir #ESGScam #JobSeekersBeware

24 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke to Homa over at graduate financial recruitment an

I spoke to Homa over at graduate financial recruitment and I had an incredible experience!! I used their services and it is safe to say i do not regret it!. She guided me through the next steps, explained the process and helped with my applications.
This was four months ago when I was only getting automated rejections and was on the verge of giving up and changing sectors but now I have two interviews lined up for this week!

21 February 2025
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and for your wonderful words! We’re so glad to hear that Homa and the team were able to make such a meaningful difference, especially at such a challenging time. It's incredibly rewarding to know that our support helped you stay on track and that you're now moving forward with interviews lined up. Wishing you the very best of luck — we're rooting for your success and are always here if you need us again!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS!! Taking peoples' Money WATCH OUT!!!!

Graduate Financial recruitment contacted me to take a course to after my "initial application was unsuccessful due to the absence of a professional qualification". They told me it was a Sponsorship, yet I paid them 30 pounds for the KYC - then 150 pounds to take the final exam. Yet in regards to the ESG job that the qualification would help me get I never heard back from them. I, according to their email communication, I was supposed to be interviewing Jan- Feb 2025, yet no interviews were scheduled by this supposed recruitment agency. This scheme is appealing because it seems like an additional route into the industry, but its a fraudlent scheme preying on peoples desires to progress their career. As genuine as they seem when they first contact you, it is all a scam. Please protect yourself and do not use their services it will not progress your career!!!!!!!!!!!

6 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 customer service

It was a pleasure speaking with Mia earlier today who has helped a lot around how I can improve my CV and understanding my current circumstances. Great customer service which she was able to offer a great service to hopefully landing a great job for myself.

6 February 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for the wonderful…

Thank you so much for the wonderful experience with graduate financial recruitment. Mia was incredibly helpful and provided exactly the information I needed. Her expertise and attentiveness made the whole process smooth and efficient. I highly recommend working with this team, especially Mia, for their excellent customer service.

5 February 2025
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

General qusetions.

Why do the company haven't got ".uk" in the end? Every company either public or private have got ".uk" in the end. Starting in March 2024, new companies must supply a registered email address during incorporation. If you register through Your Company Formations, you will be prompted to provide an email address for this purpose alongside other company registration details, ensuring your application meets all the requirements for approval.

Why the call keeps decline, even if you are in a private sector, there is an answering machine, saying "Kindly leave a message". I am not defaming you, but why your address leads to the Appin Sports, South Charlotte Street?

Early response will be appreciated.

14 January 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

This is arguably the best 2-star review we have ever read!

Thank you for your feedback and raising these points. We’d like to address your concerns directly:

Why don’t we have ".uk" in the end?

Our website domain does not end in ".uk" because businesses are free to select domain extensions that best suit their branding and online presence. While ".uk" is a popular choice for many UK-based companies, it is not a requirement. Therefore our organisations emails are via our domain - IE info@graduatefinancialrecruitment.com Additionally, we ensure our domain is secure and trusted to provide a seamless experience.

Registered email address during incorporation from March 2024
You are absolutely correct that from March 2024, a registered email address is required for company incorporation however this was implemented after our inception.

We are committed to ensuring compliance with these updated requirements and should we decide that as an organisation to utilise a .co.uk we will take the appropriate steps. However if you happen to take the time to conduct due diligence you will note that Graduate financial recruitment was actually - Incorporated on 10 December 2023 company registration number SC791988

Declined calls and voicemail


We apologise if your call was declined or directed to voicemail. This happens during high call volumes or outside of business hours. Our business hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5PM , and our voicemail system is there to ensure no enquiry is missed.

However, we would like to point out that we have seasonal holidays such as Christmanes and new year. Our company is closed the same as the rest of the nation. As much as we do enjoy our work we do deserve a break. ( At Least we believe so) :) We encourage you to leave a message during our working hours and our team will respond promptly.

Address linking to Appin Sports

The address you referenced is a virtual business address used by multiple companies, including us, for operational efficiency. There is a distinct difference between a registered office and a trading address. Our preferred company in this regard is My co works please feel free to view them here - https://mycoworks.co.uk/
This enables us to retain the flexibility needed to schedule meetings and appointments across the entire UK with candidates and corporate organisations giving us the freedom and flexibility to operate nationwide, This is common practice among private sector companies and does not impact the quality of our services.

In fact it enhances the level of services we can provide and enables us to schedule meetings and events nationwide.

Which is why we have some of the most competitive recruitment packages across the industry available to financial organisations.
We appreciate your patience and the time taken to share your observations. We value constructive feedback and questions like yours. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out again. But this time please ensure it is within our working hours and not during a public holiday and we will be more than happy to help you.

In the meantime thank you for choosing us and we wish you the very best of luck with your career goals and aspirations!

Warmest Regards
Graduate Financial Recruitment

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam

Unethical company.
Pretending that you were selected for an interview (even though you never applied), then sending a rejection email saying that the system is not accepting your CV and the so called ATS team is asking you to pay 100£ to submit your ATS CV.
The jobs probably do not even exist in the real life, as the company never disclosure what the company is (as they say for security reasons).
During “a pre screening interview” I was asked a couple of random questions from Google on behaviour and skills. Were also rushing my application saying there is a couple of space left and speeding me up all the time to pay for the CV.
Read a couple of other reviews here after facing this satiation regretting I have not done that before!!!
Waste of my time.

31 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CV Redefined

The whole experience was great , the ATS team was very swift and prompt with their responses and helped me in areas of my CV that I was oblivious to.

1 August 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service, Very Helpful

Really great service, extremely helpful, polite and professional. Zain my consultant spent lots of time and effort to help in my application and cv preporation process.

An excellent opportunity suited to my qualifications and experiance was found for me to apply and I am certain my chances of success would have been extremely low without the help I have received.

Great service...!!

Thankyou very much Zain!!

Fully recommended!!

5 Stars *****

5 August 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company isn’t even a legitimate…

This company isn’t even a legitimate recruitment agency; it’s a scam designed to exploit people. They randomly approach students, claiming they’ve received their application (even though the students never actually applied) and express interest in further discussion.

Later, they deceive these students into purchasing their ATS resume service. The team responsible for creating these resumes is highly unqualified, producing resumes riddled with so many errors that they can never be fully corrected.

Students are required to pay upfront before receiving any service. When the service turns out to be completely unsatisfactory, and customers request a refund, the company starts ignoring emails and calls, or they cite terms and conditions to deny any refunds.

This is a well-orchestrated scam. The UK government needs to take action against them. Someone must stop them. Please spread awareness to protect international students from exploitation.

Justice for these students!

2 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible product and experience, unprofessional staff

They target vulnerable people looking for work, say your CV isn’t showing up on their ATS system, then “pretend,” to talk to their manager to get you to pay money for their absolutely terrible CV services.

I was hounded for days when they wanted me to pay, then heard nothing following for two months. They then targeted me for leaving an unfavourable review, spoke to me in a demeaning and patronising manner, and have only since reached out as I left this review.

I would recommend using other recruitment agencies with a high level of professionalism and reliability, who engage with you throughout the recruitment process and don’t try and peddle various products onto you. I never leave reviews but want to warn anyone, especially vulnerable grads, against using this extremely poor company and paying any money for it. Don’t ignore the reviews!

30 May 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Graduate Financial Recruitment (DISSOLVED)

Thank you Georgi for your feedback.

We are responding to this review as you have had a genuine experience with us.

We understand the frustration that can arise with the job market as a graduate.

It's important to clarify a few points that might help shed light on our process and the valuable services we provide.

Firstly, graduates are certainly not vulnerable; they are highly talented individuals who face challenges getting noticed in such a competitive market.

Graduates CVs are often overlooked, which does not help them in gaining employment in their respective fields.

Graduates already face overwhelming hurdles such as not enough experience or not having the relevant certifications for their fields.
ATS systems add more problems to an existing uphill battle and overwhelming set of hurdles.

90% of recent graduates have more Rejection Emails in their Inbox than Spam!

It's a well-known fact that 94% of candidate applications do not pass through ATS systems.

We can't do anything about experience or professional certifications but we can help with ATS systems.

To solve this problem, our company invests in advanced ATS platforms such as Bullhorn, Manatal, E- ploy, and Zoho Recruit.
These are the systems in actual operation in financial institutions.
These systems have requirements programmed into them for specific job roles by recruiters.

This means that if you buy a CV online from a platform that states it is ATS friendly, it refers to being ATS readable - It does not mean that it is optimised for financial jobs in real time with live data. This is why our candidates have a competitive edge and that is further showcased by verified reviews from genuine people that have got results.

With regards the communication from the recruiter Mr. Mir - He is a very busy individual and once he has processed your application or solved the issue you are facing his commitment to you has been completed. There are in depth interview guides and job role requirements and support available on the website to assist you with interview preparation and support.

It is not his responsibility to be with you or any other candidate through the entire recruitment process since all our advisors work to application deadlines.

We would also like to clarify that you received a full refund without requesting it as we viewed your reference to our organisation as fraudulent and unethical. We have retracted your application and have decided not to provide our services to you.

Furthermore, Mr. Mir did not speak to a manager to put you on hold; he placed you on hold to see if someone from the ATS team was available to assist you after you stated that you had received a high volume of rejection emails.

He did his job accurately and with great diligence and care.

However we would also like to say thank you for editing your review to relate your genuine experience and not a biassed review based on misinformation posted online accusing our organisation of providing educational materials.

We are a recruitment specialist and not an educational institution.
We wish you the very best of luck in your future applications.

Kind Regards
Graduate Financial Recruitment Team


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