Are you a mid-senior level black professional looking to level up your career game in 2022? In this webinar we speak to a panel of recruiters, HR specialists, and talent development specialist on how best to navigate your career aspirations this year. The panel have backgrounds and experience in a variety of sectors including Real Estate, Legal, Finance, Banking and more. During the discussion we cover both the 'In Plan' and 'Out Plan', so whether you're looking for a new job, or looking to advance in your current job, this webinar is for you! Use the timestamps below to skip to the relevant sections. **FOLLOW US** Join our mailing list - contact@werisein.co.uk LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/we-rise-in/ Website - www.werisein.co.uk THE PANEL Quaye Hammond - Talent Development Specialist - Microsoft https://www.linkedin.com/in/nii-ashiquaye-hammond-7997749b/ Cherise Thornicroft - Recruitment Manager - Montagu Evans https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherisethornicroft/ Kieran Paul - Legal Recruitment Consultant - Gradvantage Partners https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieranpaul/ Stella Jackson - Head of Recruitment - Mount Anvil https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellajackson/ Joel Ampah - Head Hunter - Real Estate Recruiter https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-a-a9a045151/ THE HOST Faith Locken - Founder of We Rise In https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-locken-mrics-msc-710b2263/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Webinar Introduction 01:25 About We Rise In 02:46 About the Host 03:58 The Panel Introduction 03:19 Panel Discussion Structure 06:01 Post qualification what can an individual do to distinguish themselves within their organisation with a view to be promoted up relatively quickly? 11:34 How to advocate for oneself/ put a business case forward to employers for professional development opportunities? 19:17 Once on a professional development programme, whether internal or external, what can I do to ensure the road map for after the training will lead to promotion and further development opportunities? 25:24 My organisation isn't developing or promoting me, I’m thinking of leaving, what are the first steps I take? 32:56 What, if any, is the process of applying for jobs at mid-senior professional level professional? Are there platforms I can use? 41:52 What is the protocol/etiquette when it comes to things such as disclosing/discussing salary or negotiating your contract? 55:03 What advice would you give to someone looking to leave employment and set up their own business? 58:01 If one’s ‘Out Plan’ involves changing sector/industry/career, are there ways to try and reduce the amount of salary cut I would need to take when making the move?