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Recruiters Network - Networking Event 
As usual we are taking bookings on a first come first served basis and it's free for recruiters to attend the event.  Our sponsors for this event are VAT PAY, 1Job.co.uk, Intelligence Software and HB RIDA.  They will be providing the first drink on the evening.  We look forward to seeing you there. 
Register: http://recnet.eventbrite.com. If you need any further information email contact2@ukrecruiter.co.uk
It will be taking place from 6pm on Thursday the 18th June, in central London

Lawspeed Seminar London Afternoon Session - Knowledge Is Power – Agency Workers Directive First Consultation 
Now that the Government has finally published its long awaited consultation on new rights for agency workers, this is the first in a series of seminars Lawspeed will be holding to analyse and discuss the BIS (formerly BERR) proposals for implementing the AWD in the UK. As has become expected of Lawspeed we will endeavour to provide clarity on the proposals and drill down so that the full picture can emerge. This event will also have speakers including Jonathan Djanogly- Shadow Minister for BIS formerly BERR (Conservative) and Shadow Solicitor General. Also, Kieran Rossiter- Chief Financial Officer and Group Support Services Director, Premier Group. You are cordially invited to BOOK NOW for your place – please call 01273 236236 or visit www.lawspeed.com for more information. 
Sponsored by ARC – the Association of Recruitment Consultancies – Lawspeed’s new membership organisation. 20% discount for ARC members 
Wednesday 24th June 2009 – Queen Street, London EC4R 1AP. £99 + vat per attendee.   

ETN Training - LinkedIn for Recruiters
This intensive afternoon workshop is suitable for beginners as well as regular users.
Profiling - How to build an effect profile that ensures the right people find you and want to connect with you. 
Network building - Large and broad or small and niche? Who to invite and how to invite people without getting rejected. 
Communicating - How to communicate with your network and what topics are of interest. 
Searching - Find people who will help you make more placements. Clients, candidates (LinkedIn is populated with 'passive' candidates who want to be found), potential employees and useful associates. Remember - Your LinkedIn network is entirely unique to you (unlike Job boards!). 
Hidden secrets and add on applications. How to use LinkedIn to prepare for client meetings and candidate interviews. How to use it as a powerful research tool. 
Our workshops are held in various UK cities and are priced at just £119+vat each.
This includes an intensive 3.5 hour interactive workshop plus a free 12 page 'profile builder' document and a written profile appraisal 4-6 weeks after the course.
Places can be booked online at www.etn-training.co.uk or email mark@etn-training.co.uk or call Mark Williams 07740 584710
24th June 1.30-5.30pm, Central London (between Bank & Monument tube stations)

Lawspeed Seminar - Birmingham Afternoon Session - Knowledge Is Power – Agency Workers Directive First Consultation 
This is the second in the series of seminars Lawspeed will be holding to analyse and discuss the BIS (formerly BERR) proposals, following the long awaited consultation, for implementing the AWD in the UK. As has become expected of Lawspeed we will endeavour to provide clarity on the proposals and drill down so that the full picture can emerge. Information Is Power! You are cordially invited to BOOK NOW for your place – please call 01273 236236 or visit www.lawspeed.com for more information. 
Sponsored by ARC – the Association of Recruitment Consultancies – Lawspeed’s new membership organisation. 20% discount for ARC members 
Tuesday 30th June 2009 – Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2HW. £99 + vat per attendee. 

ETN Training, LinkedIn for Recruiters
This intensive afternoon workshop is suitable for beginners as well as regular users.
Profiling - How to build an effect profile that ensures the right people find you and want to connect with you. 
Network building - Large and broad or small and niche? Who to invite and how to invite people without getting rejected. 
Communicating - How to communicate with your network and what topics are of interest. 
Searching - Find people who will help you make more placements. Clients, candidates (LinkedIn is populated with 'passive' candidates who want to be found), potential employees and useful associates. Remember - Your LinkedIn network is entirely unique to you (unlike Job boards!). 
Hidden secrets and add on applications. How to use LinkedIn to prepare for client meetings and candidate interviews. How to use it as a powerful research tool. 
Our workshops are held in various UK cities and are priced at just £119+vat each.
This includes an intensive 3.5 hour interactive workshop plus a free 12 page 'profile builder' document and a written profile appraisal 4-6 weeks after the course.
Places can be booked online at www.etn-training.co.uk or email mark@etn-training.co.uk or call Mark Williams 07740 584710
30th June 1.30-5.30pm, Central Manchester (Kings street)

Lawspeed Seminar – Manchester Morning Session - Knowledge Is Power – Agency Workers Directive First Consultation 
This is the third in the series of seminars Lawspeed will be holding to analyse and discuss the BIS (formerly BERR) proposals, following the long awaited consultation, for implementing the AWD in the UK. As has become expected of Lawspeed we will endeavour to provide clarity on the proposals and drill down so that the full picture can emerge. Information Is Power! You are cordially invited to BOOK NOW for your place – please call 01273 236236 or visit www.lawspeed.com for more information. 
Sponsored by ARC – the Association of Recruitment Consultancies – Lawspeed’s new membership organisation. 20% discount for ARC members 
Wednesday 1st July 2009 – York Street, Manchester, M1 4BD. £99 + vat per attendee.                                   

In Equilibrium  - Developing Resilience in Managers
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from setbacks and adversity. Resilient people stay committed and increase their efforts when the going gets tough. It used to be thought that people were born with resilient attributes, we now know that anyone can improve their resilience through effective training and development. 
This 1-day open course introduces managers to practical tools and techniques that will increase their confidence and their ability to bounce back from the many pressures and adversities they encounter in today's workplace. They are reminded that a key aspect of being resilient is knowing that change always creates opportunities as well as problems to be solved.
Date: 7th July 09
Venue: Aeonian Training Centre, 2-10 Capper Street, London, WC1E 6JA
Timings: 9.30am-5.00pm 
Price: £195 + Vat
Further details and booking form at http://www.in-equilibrium.co.uk/assets/files/Pdf/DRMOC.pdf Or call 01383 620 033 or email bookings@in-equilibrium.co.uk with your details

Social Media In Recruitment Conference 
The conference will focus on helping Recruiters understand exactly what social media is and how it can be used effectively in recruitment. In total there will be nine industry experts covering the following subject areas:
• An overview of Social Media including social networking sites, blogs and podcasts.
• How social networking sites such as Facebook can be used to get messages to your target audience
• How to use LinkedIn to promote your vacancies and source new candidates
• How to use Twitter, TwitterJobSearch.com and the Job Search Engines for recruitment
• The legal issues re the use of social media web sites
• Using online video to promote your company and your job vacancies
• How to put together a social media strategy for your company
• The future - taking social media to the next level
http://www.socialmediainrecruitment.com 
Early Bird Tickets (until 25th June 2009) £375.00, plus VAT = £431.25
Regular Tickets: (available from 26th June 2009) £425.00, plus VAT = £488.75
16th July 2009, British Library, London

Search-Consult.com - Research and Candidate Development Workshop
This 1-day workshop is for less experienced executive search consultants and researchers. The three themes covered during the day are research skills, telephone techniques and administration and project management. You will learn how to be creative in solving your search; five techniques to screen candidates effectively; how better to set priorities and manage your time and the secrets of getting to the best candidates fast.
Book online at www.search-consult.com/workshops or call 020 7749 6102
13 October 2009, Central London

Search-Consult.com - Search Execution and Client Management Workshop
This 1-day workshop is for professionals involved in the executive search execution process. The course focuses on effective and successful client management and liaison (including progress reporting), candidate interviewing and referencing and the preparation of candidate reports and package negotiation. You will learn how to get the real story behind the CV; five techniques to add value in the search process; how better to manage client meetings and the secrets of developing long term client relations.
Book online at www.search-consult.com/workshops or call 020 7749 6102
14 October 2009, Central London

Search-Consult.com – Interview Skills Workshop
This 1-day workshop is for executive search professionals involved in candidate interviews. The day covers an introduction to competency-based interviewing and an exercise in critical-incident based interviewing. The benefits of the day include the opportunity to improve your skills in candidate evaluation; practice different questioning techniques in role plays and learn about different approaches to interviewing. You will learn how to match candidates to clients' requirements; five techniques to improve your interview skills; how better to get the detail behind the CV and the secrets of presenting the right candidates.
Book online at www.search-consult.com/workshops or call 020 7749 6102
15 October 2009, Central London