The latest round of the NMG / theparaplanner.com survey was completed recently and the results have been collated and can be seen here. They consider the time paraplanners spend on various activities as well as the qualifications paraplanners hold along with their position prior to becoming a paraplanner and are very informative.
The results shown here are only the salient points which are relevant to the paraplanners role and more questions were asked in the actual survey.
We would like to thank greatly, all those who have already taken part in the survey and will continue to do so. This is an excellent way of us communicating as a group to professional bodies and financial services providers. It allows them to understand more fully exactly what it is we do; where we spend our time and how they can improve and make our working life more productive.
We are always looking for more paraplanners to complete the survey so if you would like to take part in the next survey please send an email to martin@theparaplanner.com and I will make sure you are included.
As proof that the survey has an effect, theparaplanner.com has for the past two years presented the Paraplanner of the Year award, indeed we were the ones who created the first award specifically for paraplanners in the UK.
As part of the last survey we asked as number of question about the award and it was pleasing to see many of you providing comments both positive and negative.
We would like to run the award again this year but wish to ensure that it is an award for paraplanners which is meaningful and allows paraplanners to demonstrate their skill rather than just a letter from an employer or work colleague.
Therefore we would like to hear your views!!
Please tell us the type of award you would like to see; the format; the types of things that you would look for when entering, in fact everything surrounding the award.
This way we will ensure that we can create an award for paraplanners which not only allows them to demonstrate their skill but is also exciting, meaningful and worthwhile.
Thanks for your help.
