A five-day career accelerator

Career
Development
Week

Plan, progress and future-proof your career through expert workshops, practical demonstrations and personalised support, all delivered completely online, with tailored sessions for professionals at every career stage. Register once to access all the live webinars.

Register once to access all sessions. You can then set individual reminders to create your own tailored programme for the week.

Monday 21^st - Friday 25^th September 2026

Free for all to attend

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Main Stage
Workshops

Career Espresso
Sessions

Live
Demonstrations

Complimentary

One-to-One
Career Support

Prizes

Career Support
Prizes

Live & Flexible Webinars

All Career Stages

Access a comprehensive programme of free expert workshops and live sessions designed for every stage of your professional journey, ranging from new market entrants to senior leadership and the C-suite.

You only need to register once to unlock full access to all webinars, allowing you to drop in as needed and set individual reminders to tailor your own weekly schedule.

Free Personalised Advisory

1:1 Career Support

Complement the live webinars by booking a complimentary 20 to 30 minute one-to-one advisory session with our career partners, PH Career Services. Tailored to your specific professional needs, these focused sessions cover:

Job Seekers (Job Market Readiness Review): Practical review of your personal brand, value proposition, CV benchmarking, LinkedIn profile, and brand score.
Career MOT: Structured discussion on your current situation, progression opportunities, future direction, and career planning.
Senior Professionals and Leaders: Strategic consultation to evaluate career trajectory, short- or medium-term strategy, and progression readiness.
Executives: Personal brand and thought leadership consultation to appraise visibility, influence, and intellectual property.

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The Complete Week Agenda

Explore our complete dynamic schedule distributed across Workshops, Breakfast Sessions, and Live Demonstrations. All times are in British Summer Time (BST).

Espresso Session 20 Min

Accessing the Hidden Job Market: Finding High-Paying, Unadvertised Roles

Discover fast-paced tactics to bypass gatekeepers and tap into unadvertised roles.

How to identify unadvertised opportunities before they go public.
A proven technique for reaching out directly to decision-makers.
What to send instead of a standard CV to network your way into a role.

Espresso Session 20 Min

An Introduction to Thought Leadership

Explore how building an external professional persona can enhance your employability and career prospects.

The core principles of thought leadership to attract career opportunities.
Effective communication channels to expand your influence.
Steps to align your LinkedIn activity to protect your personal brand.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Career Planning in an Age of AI and Uncertainty

Build a comprehensive strategy to future-proof your career and maximise your income amid AI changes.

Why a Career Autobiography is essential for career-minded professionals.
How to identify necessary skills for your next step in an AI-driven world.
Marketing techniques used by successful job seekers to stand out.

Interactive Live Demo 30 Min

Live CV Review: Strengths, Opportunities & Common Mistakes

Watch a real-time critique of a member's CV to understand what hiring managers look for.

How to avoid common formatting and content pitfalls.
Which outdated CV rules could be holding your applications back.
How to articulate your personal brand and value proposition.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Career Planning in an Age of AI and Uncertainty (Replay)

Catch the replay of this blueprint session for future-proofing your career and developing a robust job-hunting strategy.

How to stick to an effective career plan amidst industry uncertainty.
What a robust, future-proof job-hunting strategy looks like.
How your Career Autobiography feeds into your CV and the interview room.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Career Planning in an Age of AI and Uncertainty (Replay)

Review the morning replay focused on creating a resilient career plan and positioning yourself effectively.

How to identify necessary skills for your next career step in an AI-driven world.
What a robust, future-proof job-hunting strategy looks like.
Marketing techniques used by successful job seekers to stand out.

Espresso Session 20 Min

Pay Rise and Promotion Masterclass

Gain a proven 20-minute blueprint to navigate promotions and secure the salary you deserve.

How to assess your existing skills against decision-maker expectations.
A structured approach to gathering evidence of your workplace successes.
Negotiation tactics to communicate your true value and secure a pay rise.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

How to Leverage LinkedIn, Personal Branding and Thought Leadership to Turbocharge Your Career

Discover how to combine LinkedIn, personal branding, and thought leadership to accelerate your career growth.

The importance of a well-written LinkedIn profile for personal branding.
How professionals harness LinkedIn to generate career opportunities.
Ways to build your audience and expand your sphere of influence.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

How to Leverage LinkedIn, Personal Branding and Thought Leadership to Turbocharge Your Career (Replay)

Catch the replay to learn practical steps for strengthening your LinkedIn presence and professional reputation.

How to position your experience and value effectively on LinkedIn.
Main communication channels for your thought-leadership strategy.
How to use public speaking and writing to raise your profile.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

How to Leverage LinkedIn, Personal Branding and Thought Leadership to Turbocharge Your Career (Replay)

Watch this morning replay focused on leveraging personal branding on LinkedIn to attract better roles.

What thought leadership is and how it relates to job seekers.
How professionals use LinkedIn to generate more career opportunities.
How to build your audience and expand your sphere of influence.

Espresso Session 20 Min

Raising Your Visibility and Profile on LinkedIn

Learn quick daily tactics to trigger the LinkedIn algorithm and improve your search visibility.

Daily tactics to instantly improve your search visibility.
Steps to build a standout profile reflecting your expertise.
Simple networking strategies to expand your professional reach.

Espresso Session 20 Min

Becoming a Non-Executive Director

Understand decision-maker psychology to successfully transition into a Non-Executive Director role.

The biggest mistakes aspiring NEDs make when approaching boards.
How a NED CV differs structurally from an executive CV.
Steps to enhance your attractiveness to board decision-makers.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

How to Develop Alternative Career Pathways – Including Fractional, Interim, Consulting and NED Careers

Explore alternative career pathways like the gig economy to win work and maximise your income.

What types of gig roles exist and which fit you best.
Why personal branding matters specifically to gig workers.
How to find and win interim, fractional and consultancy opportunities.

Interactive Live Demo 30 Min

Live LinkedIn Profile Review: Optimisation & Visibility Walkthrough

Join a live critique of a member's LinkedIn profile to master optimisation techniques and visibility improvements.

How to avoid common online LinkedIn pitfalls.
A section-by-section critique from headline to recommendations.
How to articulate your value proposition in recruiter searches.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

How to Develop Alternative Career Pathways – Including Fractional, Interim, Consulting and NED Careers (Replay)

Review the replay on building a portfolio career and mastering the art of selling yourself in client meetings.

How to adopt the right mindset as an independent business.
How CVs and LinkedIn profiles differ for independent professionals.
How to use thought leadership to grow your independent business.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

How to Develop Alternative Career Pathways – Including Fractional, Interim, Consulting and NED Careers (Replay)

Watch this morning replay detailing how to transition into independent contracting and win consulting work.

What types of gig roles exist and which suit your expertise.
The art of selling yourself effectively in client meetings.
How to find and win interim, fractional and NED opportunities.

Espresso Session 20 Min

Using AI for Career Development and Job Seeking

Discover how to use artificial intelligence as a powerful career assistant rather than a replacement for your voice.

How to craft prompts for a targeted CV without sounding AI-generated.
Ways to use AI for interview preparation and deep company research.
The biggest mistakes job seekers make when utilising AI tools.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Navigating the 2026 Job Market – How to Get Job-Market Ready

Get a practical blueprint for assessing your market value and preparing for the job market before you need to.

Your market value, including available industry salary levels.
How short daily networking habits improve your job prospects.
Key marketing materials needed, including a strong CV and profile.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Navigating the 2026 Job Market – How to Get Job-Market Ready (Replay)

Catch the evening replay focusing on how to define your personal brand and shape your career narrative.

How a Career Autobiography strengthens your career narrative.
Why experience alone is insufficient without demonstrated capabilities.
Practical ways to strengthen your professional profile online and offline.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Navigating the 2026 Job Market – How to Get Job-Market Ready (Replay)

Review the morning replay covering essential job market readiness strategies and interview preparation techniques.

How to clearly communicate your personal brand and career story.
Why preparation for the wider interview process is vital.
Practical ways to strengthen your professional profile.

Espresso Session 20 Min

How to Get Noticed by Recruiters on LinkedIn

Gain insight into the specialised LinkedIn Recruiter platform view to ensure top employers notice your profile.

How the LinkedIn Recruiter interface highlights core sections.
Strategies for writing an attention-grabbing headline and About section.
How to showcase experience to network with key decision-makers.

Espresso Session 20 Min

Exploring Interim, Contract and Fractional Roles

Receive a clear blueprint to establish yourself as a business and succeed in the gig economy.

The essential mindset shift required for independent professionals.
Strategies to find and win interim and freelance opportunities.
How your CV and LinkedIn must be structured to attract clients.

Main Stage Workshop 60 Min

Ask the Experts – Your Career Questions Answered

Join a live interactive Q&A session with career experts to get direct advice on your professional trajectory.

Real-world insights into what organisations look for today.
Expert guidance on career planning and long-term strategy.
Tips for navigating professional transitions and job searches.

Interactive Live Demo 30 Min

Interview Hot Seat: Live Demonstration & Coaching

Watch a live interview demonstration where a member undergoes real-time coaching to master high-pressure responses.

Avoiding interview pitfalls under pressure.
Which outdated interview rules could be holding you back.
Effective responses to common interview questions via live demo.

Free Personalised 1:1 Career Support

Throughout the week, you can book a complimentary 20–30 minute one-to-one support sessions with our career partner, PH Career Services: Personal Branding, CV review, Career Positioning, Thought Leadership.

Job Seekers

Job Market Readiness Review

Book a practical review of your:

Personal brand and positioning
Job-seeker value proposition
CV benchmarked against 2026 best practice
LinkedIn profile
Your LinkedIn personal brand score

Professionals Not Currently
Job Seeking

Career MOT

Book a structured discussion focused on:

Your current career situation
Progression opportunities
Future career direction
Advice on career planning

Senior Professionals and
Leaders

Career Positioning Consultation

Book a strategic career positioning consultation to:

Explore your career situation
Evaluate your career trajectory
Explore your short / medium-term career strategy
Review your career progression readiness

Executives

Personal Brand & Thought Leadership

Schedule a personal brand and thought leadership consultation to:

Appraise your existing personal brand
Assess your visibility and influence
Identify opportunities to build your profile
Explore your personal intellectual property

Rewards worth winning

Active Engagement Prizes

To encourage dynamic participation, high-value career development packages are awarded to attendees completing the highest number of sessions during the week.

First prize

Core Positioning Package

Complete professional CV rewrite, optimised LinkedIn profile layout, and personalised diagnostic path consultations with senior positioning coaches.

Prize value £598

Second prize

Strategic Interview Coaching

Mock interviews with real-time video evaluation to sharpen your delivery and maximise your performance under pressure.

Prize value £118

Third prize

Six Months' Network Access

Premium hiring resources, directory listings, and expert roundtable invitations to expand your professional network.

Prize value Pass Access

Specialist Support

Looking for specialist career support?

As part of Career Development Week, you can access more specialist support. Explore what's on offer to accelerate your professional growth, discover new roles, or partner with experts to elevate your personal brand.

Join today for less than £11 per month

CISI Membership

Unlock exclusive professional recognition, continuous learning resources, and a global network of financial services professionals to accelerate your career growth.

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CV Writing Discounted to £399

Professional CV Writing

Work one-to-one with a specialist in a two-hour session to define your narrative and create a high-impact, ATS-optimised CV. Delivered by Paul Harper Career Services.

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CISI Jobs Board

Connect directly with top-tier financial employers and explore specialised vacancies tailored specifically for securities and investment professionals.

Discover Roles

Package Bundle Discounted to £475

CV & LinkedIn Package

Combine both expert services in a comprehensive two-hour session to secure a complete personal branding asset package. Delivered by Paul Harper Career Services.

Book Combo Package

Profile Authoring Discounted to £399

LinkedIn Profile Authoring

Define your networking and job-seeking objectives with an expert to build a high-impact, visible LinkedIn profile. Delivered by Paul Harper Career Services.

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