Flagship Event - Careers Conference

Dr John Philpott – Chief Economist at the CIPD and Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Hertfordshire

Andrew Lavey – Director at HR Heads Ltd, specialist HR recruitment services 

Marie Fraser – Personal Success Mentor

Liz Brown – Independent career coach, learning and self-development specialist

Myrna Hamilton – Independent Consultant and Interim HR Manager

Alain Hendrich – Non-Executive Director and holder of public appointments

Chrisie Macneil - Learning & Development and Resourcing & Talent Management Specialist

Sarah Hughes & Helen Mead – Upgrading/Experience Assessment Specialists from the CIPD

The South West London Branch is proud to showcase the 2012 HR careers conference, an event for members in recognition of their continued membership of the CIPD. There will be various sessions repeated throughout the day, starting from 10:15 and finishing at 15:00.

The conference begins with a focus on the UK employment and pay outlook to 2015 – what will this mean for employers, employees, and jobseekers? John Philpott will assess the impact of economic developments on job, pay and career prospects and how management and recruitment practice is likely to change as a result.

The following themes will run throughout the day:

Recruitment – the HR recruitment marketplace covering South West London, West London and Surrey, from an HR recruiter’s perspective

Careers advice – 1-to-1 CV advice sessions; interview skills; back to work after a career break; career management and personal development

CIPD Professional Membership – changes and implications of the new membership structure; upgrading and Experience Assessment routes to membership;1-to-1 upgrading and Experience Assessment advice and guidance

Alternative Careers - You don't have to be an employee; the pros and cons of being an independent consultant, interim manager, non-executive director / trustee or holding public appointments

Image consultancy – power dressing (separate male and female presentations); psychology of colour; using accessories to create impact; demonstrations and Q&A sessions

Branch showcase – This is a chance for conference delegates to find out more about the branch and what it does. Meet the committee members during the day, hear about the work they do and give feedback on what you would like the branch to do more of.

Please book as early as possible, but no later than 23rd March 2012. To enable us to plan forward, please indicate on the booking form whether a morning or afternoon session is more convenient.

To enable us to plan forward, please indicate on the booking form whether a morning or afternoon session is more convenient.

There is no charge for attending this event.

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