From Retail to Real Estate — How Career Changers Thrive in Mortgage Advice

Ready for a change? You’re not alone

Every week, we meet learners who’ve decided to swap shop floors, call centres, or offices for a new career with purpose. Many come from retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales — and thrive in mortgage advice.

Why? Because the most successful mortgage advisers are people-people — great listeners who love helping others reach life goals.

Why career changers make great advisers

• Transferable skills: You already know how to build rapport, explain products clearly, and deliver great service.
• Motivation: Career changers tend to be determined to prove themselves.
• Empathy: You understand real-world money worries and can relate to clients.

You don’t need a finance degree. You need the right training — and that’s where Just Learning comes in.

The first step: CeMAP 1

Our 8-week CeMAP 1 course gives you the essential knowledge to enter the financial services industry.
It covers regulation, money, markets, ethics, and taxation — all explained in plain English, with weekly trainer support and interactive learning that fits around your job.

Where you go next

As part of the course you will have a guaranteed interview with Just Mortgages. If succesful, you can progress to the Just Mortgages Adviser Academy, where you’ll receive hands-on training and join a team of like-minded professionals turning knowledge into careers.

Many of our learners go from retail counter to mortgage desk in under six months.

Why this career works for changers

✅ Clear, achievable qualification path
✅ Flexible learning while you still work
✅ Supportive academy and real job opportunities
✅ Real impact — helping clients achieve home ownership

Ready to switch industries?

Your customer-service experience is already half the skillset.
All you need now is CeMAP 1 — and we’ll help you every step of the way.

👉 Enrol today and start turning experience into a new career in mortgage advice.