The Cambridge Network candidate recruitment evening will be held at the Post Doc Centre, Eddington, Cambridge, on Tuesday 18th March 2025 from 6pm – 9pm.
We are pleased to have EA First as the headline sponsor for the evening. EA First are recruitment experts, who are excited to meet and help individuals looking for their next role, They will be sharing some insights and tips around how the job market has changed and what job hunting in 2025 looks like.
'Navigating the Job Market in 2025' is the theme of this event, so whether you're a recent graduate or a senior professional exploring new opportunities, the team at EA First will be on hand to give you the best advice on how you approach the job market in 2025.
What you can expect:
Expert advice on navigating the evolving job market
- A panel discussion on AI in recruitment and dedicated workshops
- Practical tips on CV writing, interviewing and networking
- Insights into current market trends and in-demand skills
- Opportunities to connect industry professionals
Meet the Exhibitors:
EA First
EA First is a recruitment agency headquartered in Cambridge, with an additional offering across Birmingham, London & Leeds. They specialise in permanent, contract and temporary positions across various sectors. The agency emphasises building open and honest relationships, leveraging the experience of its recruiters. EA First stands for "Expert Advisers First" reflecting their belief in having some of the best advisers in the market.
Enkindle Success
Louise Herriman of Enkindle Success is a qualified leadership coach and mentor who is passionate about raising the voices of women and turning frustrations and stagnation into action.
Through tailored strategic thinking, Louise can help you uncover unique talents, overcome limiting beliefs, bring understanding and power to break down systemic barriers and build the skills you need to excel.
Perla Development
Liz Mercer is a seasoned learning and development professional, facilitator and executive coach, and has been running her business, Perla Development, for the past 10 years. Coming from the Pharma/Life science industry she has line managed and hired staff herself, run interviewing training and behaviour-based selection workshops and in more recent times has coached others who are trying to make a career transition or are preparing for an interview and selection process.
Liz will facilitate a 30-minute, interactive workshop on preparing for career/job transitions and how to have a great interview. She will help you create a sense of perspective on what you’d like to achieve with a career move and provide a series of essential tips and approaches for having a great interview.
Having made the transition from corporate life to consulting, she has some lived experience to share too!
Liz will also provide handouts and recommended books/articles for follow up after the event.
Building Self Confidence
Madeleine Morgan - Career, Leadership and Confidence Coach of Building Self Confidence, has 25 years of experience helping thousands of clients gain confidence and resilience in work situations, reduce work stress, discover new and more fulfilling career options, gain new and more rewarding career opportunities (such as promotions, job offers and projects) and develop assertiveness and leadership skills.
SK Consulting
Sonali Kumarakulasinghe, of SK Consulting, is a People and Culture Specialist, who works with organisations and individuals as a Consultant, Facilitator and Coach. SK Consulting helps leaders and teams generate culture change through better conversations at work, so that results are delivered with courage, empathy and trust.
Current Agenda:
6 pm - Registrations, Tea/coffee, cakes and networking
6.30 pm - EA First panel discussion - The Future of AI in Recruitment
7.15 pm - Workshop with Liz Mercer, Perla Development - How to have a great interview
8 pm - Workshop with EA First - Level Up Your LinkedIn: Stand Out & Get Noticed
8.30 pm - Final networking
9 pm - Close
Job seekers: This event is free! Make sure that you sign up to attend. Watch this space for agenda updates. There will also be CV and interview workshops available for you to attend throughout the evening - an excellent opportunity to ensure that your CV and interview techniques help you to succeed in a competitive job market.
Employers: If you are recruiting or just want to raise your profile, please get in touch for details of how to exhibit or to headline sponsor this event - claire.angus@cambridgenetwork.co.uk
