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Career Evening Series - Session One - Effective Networking, making it work for you

Thursday 9 September 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception
Hilton Hotel, Milton Street, Nottingham, NG1 3PZ

Speaker: Kate Atkin, Inspirational Speaker and Expert Facilitator
Based in Cambridge, Kate Atkin works with a wide variety of organisations, teams and individuals. Since starting her business over ten years ago, over 95% of her work has come through networking and personal recommendations. In her speaking, training and coaching Kate inspires change, instils self-belief and encourages confidence. Kate is also a published author on confidence and networking.

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This is the first careers evening for Alumni Members of the ifs School of Finance based in the East Midlands. Ever wondered what to say after the initial 'hello'? Have you come away from a networking event feeling despondent, not making the contacts you hoped? Would you like to be a more confident networker? In this interactive session Kate Atkin will cover key ways to make sure your networking efforts work for you.

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Free to Alumni Members. £50 for financial regulatory students and guests.


Breakfast Briefing - Tourism in Yorkshire is BIG Business

Tuesday 14 September 2010 at 08.00 (for 08.30 start) - 10.00
Park Plaza Hotel, Boar Lane, LEEDS, LS1 5NS

Speaker: Gary Verity, Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire

Gary has spearheaded the drive to raise the profile of Yorkshire. He has implemented an integrated marketing and advertising campaign and the launch of an inspirational new website, yorkshire.com. The success of these has markedly improved the visibility of Yorkshire.

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Welcome to Yorkshire's role is to promote Yorkshire nationally and internationally as a destination of choice and to increase visitor numbers. Gary Verity, the chief executive at the helm of this successful tourism agency, will outline Welcome to Yorkshire's aim to make the county the UK's top destination and why tourism is essential to the growth of the regional economy.

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Free to Alumni Members. £15 for financial regulatory students and guests.


North West AGM and Quiz Night

Tuesday 14 September 2010 at 17:30 for 18:00 start
St James Club, 45 Spring Gardens Manchester M2 2BG

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This years annual general meeting and quiz night will take place on Tuesday 14 September. We are also inviting members to become a part of the North West region committee. If you would like to get involved and take on a role within the network, please speak to Suzanne Chadwick on the night.

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The AGM is free to attend. For those wishing to take part in the quiz and enjoy the buffet, there is a £5 charge which is payable on entry.


Integrity at Work

Thursday 16 September 2010 at 17:45 for a drinks reception for a 18:15 start
Hilton Hotel, Palace Buildings Central Promenade, Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4NA

Speaker: Kevin Moore, Chartered MSCI
Director of Global Business Development, CISI

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The global financial crisis has left in its wake mistrust of the world of finance by the average man in the street, and indeed even many sophisticated customers. There has never been a more important time for those in the world of financial services to demonstrate their integrity to their customers, colleagues and their respective industries.

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Free to Alumni Members.


Career Evening Series - Session Five - Networking for Career Success

Thursday 16 September 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception.
ifs School of Finance, 8th Floor, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8LJ

Speaker: Stuart Lindenfield, Head of Transition Services, Reed Consulting
Stuart is widely recognised a leading expert on career management. From blue collar to board level, he has a strong track record of helping individuals enhance their careers and organisations successfully manage transitions. He is the co-author of the acclaimed 'Confident Networking for Career Success and Satisfaction', with articles regularly appearing in the national press and management journals.

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Networking has become a crucial skill for any career that involves effective relationship building and collaboration so this workshop will appeal to any HR professional. This unique Masterclass offers an understanding of the principles behind networking and practical guidance on how to develop effective skills. The programme includes sharing of proven tips, practical strategies and interactive exercises that will immediately give participants the chance to benefit from the competitive edge.

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Free to Alumni Members. £50 to finanical regulatory students and guests.


Seminar - Tax Update

Tuesday 28 September 2010 at 12.00 (for 12.30 start) - 13.30
St Helier Town Hall, Jersey, JE4 8PA

Speaker: John Shenton and Grant Thornton

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To register for this event please contact Andrea D'Ulivo-Rogers, Publicity Officer, ifs School of Finance
publicityofficer@ifsjersey.com

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This is a free event for Alumni Members only. Please note there are limited spaces available and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.


Careers Evening Series - Session One - Getting your message right - securing opportunities in today's job market

Wednesday 6 October 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception.
Armada House, Telephone Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4BQ

Speaker: John Lees is one of the UKs most prominent career transition coaches. A graduate of the universities of Cambridge, London & Liverpool, John has 20 years experience of training recruiters.

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The programme for the session will include: - how to seek opportunities both internally and externally - a range of different tactics to help manage and enhance your career prospects - ways to improve your spoken and written message - networking opportunities with other Alumni Members

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Free to Alumni Members. £50 to financial regulatory students and guests.


Prestige Lecture with Sir Malcolm Williamson

Tuesday 12 October 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception.
British Museum, Great Russell Street, LONDON, WC1B 3DG

Speaker: Sir Malcolm Williamson, Chairman, National Australia Group Europe

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Sir Malcolm Williamson will discuss: Banking in Europe and Asia - a timely comparison

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CeFS and DipFS Tutor Development Day

Wednesday 13 October 2010 at 09.15 (for 09.45 start) - 16.00 Lunch is included
ifs School of Finance, 8th Floor, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, LONDON, EC3R 8LJ

Speaker: Veronica Gilbert, Course Tutor

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This day has been developed to offer those tutors who are new to delivering CeFS and/or Dip FS the opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the qualifications, including what the syllabus includes, those areas which students traditionally find difficult, advice on different delivery methods and an introduction to some activities which you may be able to use within your lessons.

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This is a free event


APF1 and CPF2 Tutor Development Day

Thursday 14 October 2010 at 09.15 (for 09.45 start) - 16.00 Lunch is included
ifs School of Finance, 8th Floor, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, LONDON, EC3R 8LJ

Speaker: Veronica Gilbert, Course Tutor

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This day has been developed to offer those tutors who are new to delivering APF1 ( ifs level 1 award in personal finance) and/or CPF2,( ifs level 2 certificate in personal finance), the opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the qualifications, including what the syllabus includes, those areas which students traditionally find difficult, advice on different delivery methods and an introduction to some activities which you may be able to use within your lessons.

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Careers Evening Series - Session One - Getting your message right - securing opportunities in today's job market

Wednesday 20 October 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception.
City Inn, Brunswick Square, Birmingham, B1 2HW

Speaker: John Lees is one of the UKs most prominent career transition coaches. A graduate of the universities of Cambridge, London & Liverpool, John has 20 years experience of training recruiters.

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The programme for the session will include: - how to seek opportunities both internally and externally - a range of different tactics to help manage and enhance your career prospects - ways to improve your spoken and written message - networking opportunities with other Alumni Members

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Free to Alumni Members. £50 for financial regulatory students and guests.


The Winning Edge - High Flyers Networking Event

Thursday 21 October 2010 at 18.00, speech at 18.30 followed by a drinks reception with canapes, departure from 20.30.
ifs School of Finance, 8th Floor, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8LJ

Speaker: Yasmina Siadatan, Winner of The Apprentice 2009

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The chance for successful city professionals to meet new business contacts and share experiences. Enjoy a motivational speech and network over complimentary drinks and nibbles. Apprentice winner, Yasmina Siadatan, has learned through hard work and passion what it takes to succeed in business and her talk will cover: entrepreneurial flare; staying focused under pressure; managing teams; standing out from the crowd and lessons to be learned from The Apprentice.

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Free to Alumni Members. £15 for financial regulatory students and guests.


Seminar - Fund Valutations

Tuesday 26 October 2010 at 12.00 (for 12.30 start) - 13.30
St Helier Town Hall, Jersey, JE4 8PA

Speaker: Mike Byrne, PricewaterhouseCoopers

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To register for this event please contact Andrea D'Ulivo-Rogers, Publicity Officer, ifs School of Finance
publicityofficer@ifsjersey.com

Price

This is a free event for Alumni Members only. Please note there are limited spaces available and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis


Career Evening - Session 1: Online and offline networking

Wednesday 10 November 2010 at 18:00 (for 18:30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception
Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GS

Speaker: Adrian Swinscoe, Ideas for Business Growth
Based in Brighton and London, Adrian is an expert business growth consultant/coach has enjoyed a varied business career spanning the UK, Europe and the Middle East. His experience is diverse: from education and not for-profit organisations to large multinationals and SMEs. In his networking, speaking, training and consulting, Adrian inspires people to build more valuable relationships that drive business growth.

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Business networking online has exploded over the course of the last few years with Social Media sites like Facebook, Linked In, forums, blogs etc and has allowed many professionals to extend their network far beyond their normal horizons. Many individuals miss opportunities to develop these relationships even further by not taking their online relationships and build, extend and deepen them through offline and face to face networking, where possible.

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Prestige Lecture with Vernon Hill

Monday 15 November 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception.
ifs School of Finance, 8th Floor, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, LONDON, EC3R 8LJ

Speaker: Vernon Hill, Founder and Vice Chairman of Metro Bank

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Vernon Hill will be giving his views on the need for change in the retail banking sector and comparing banking in the UK to other countries.

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Free to Alumni Members. £15 for financial regulatory students and guests


Careers Evening Series - Session One - Getting your message right - securing opportunities in today's job market

Wednesday 17 November 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 follwed by a drinks reception
The Place Hotel, Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2TP

Speaker: John Lees is one of the UKs most prominent career transition coaches. A graduate of the universities of Cambridge, London & Liverpool, John has 20 years experience of training recruiters.

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The programme for the session will include: - how to seek opportunities both internally and externally - a range of different tactics to help manage and enhance your career prospects - ways to improve your spoken and written message - networking opportunities with other Alumni Members

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Free to Alumni Members. £50 for financial regulatory students and guests


Prestige Lecture with Andrew Higginson

Wednesday 8 December 2010 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception
ifs School of Finance, Peninsular House, 36 Monument Street, LONDON, EC3R 8LJ

Speaker: Andrew Higginson, CEO, Tesco Personal Finance

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Andrew Higginson will discuss Tesco's expansion into the finance sector, the positioning of Tesco Bank, where they are going and what retailing expertise they are bringing to retail financial services.

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Free to Alumni Members. £15 to financial regulatory students and guests.


Career Evening - Reading Your Organisational Culture and Working with What You Discover

Wednesday 9 February 2011 at 18.00 (for 18.30 start) - 19.30 followed by a drinks reception
8th Floor, Peninsular House 36 Monument Street London EC3R 8LJ

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Free to Alumni Members, £50 to financial regulatory students and guests.