Join our list of potential speakers

Share your knowledge and experience of recruitment to help people looking for work.

Demystify the recruitment process for jobseekers

Looking for work can be a lonely and confusing process. People searching for a job might not know what employers are looking for or how to demonstrate their skills and experience. Who better to talk them through the ins and outs of the hiring process than the people on the other side of the hiring desk – the people profession.

As part of our commitment to helping people to access work we run webinar-style panel discussions on key job search topics. We could be discussing how to talk about a gap on your CV, how employers use technology in the hiring process or how to professionally negotiate a job offer. We’re looking for people professionals with experience in recruitment or learning and development to speak on these webinars and share their experience and knowledge to help jobseekers better understand the hiring process from the perspective of employers or recruiters.

If you are interested in joining our list of speakers please fill out the form below. When we’re planning a webinar that would be a good fit for your skills and experience we’ll get in touch. We currently only run 6 webinars per year so we cannot guarantee that we will be able to offer you the opportunity to speak.

The panel were very knowledgeable. Their tips on treating each stage of the recruitment process as a success and staying positive were very helpful including their advice on standing out on your application and showing your personality.”
Attendee at Job Hunting Like A Boss webinar

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I register my interest?

You’ll join our list of potential speakers for this series of webinars. We’ll be in touch if we are planning a webinar that we think that you would be a good fit for. Please note that we only run a few webinars per year and cannot guarantee that you will be asked to speak.

I’m new to public speaking. Is this for me?

Yes! We welcome people of all levels for this opportunity. What matters is that you have the knowledge and experience of recruitment and an enthusiasm to help others. When there is a webinar that we think would be a good fit for you, we’ll schedule an initial call to talk you through it and confirm if you’re a good match. If you’re feeling nervous we’ll be there to support you every step of the way.

What skills and experience do I need?

We’re looking for people who have professional experience of recruitment processes or employee development in an HR or people function. We’re looking for people with a range of experiences from different sectors. You will be able to talk positively and informatively about recruitment and job hunting.

Will I know what the topic is in advance?

When we contact you about the webinar we will let you know what aspect of the job search the webinar will cover. A week before the webinar we’ll send over the questions we’ll discuss which have been submitted by people who have registered to attend the webinar. We will ask you to let us know if there are any questions you don’t feel confident answering.

What is the commitment?

You’ll need to commit to attending the webinar (typically an hour) as well as a 30 minute briefing session which is usually held the week before.

Who are these webinars for?

Our job hunting webinars are aimed at anyone currently looking for work. We are particularly keen to make our webinars accessible for people who are not currently in work. We sometimes theme our webinars towards particular groups e.g. young people, parents returning to work, people over 55. You can see previous webinars here.

Are there other speaking opportunities with the CIPD Trust?

We are always keen to hear from people who would like to share their passion for inclusive workplaces with others. If you are interested in speaking on a CIPD Trust panel or roundtable event please contact us.