REFRESH | REFOCUS | RELAUNCH

Kickstart your 2026 Job Search with Work Avenue!

Thursday 15th January – 9.30am – 3.30pm – Lunch & refreshments included

Our FREE flagship annual event is back- designed to help you refresh, re-focus, and re-launch your job search for the year ahead.

Join us live in person at a Central London location for a day of practical insight, motivation, and connection.
Hear directly from recruiters, employers, and career experts who understand the challenges and know what it takes to get a job in 2026.

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This event is now sold out, please call Work Avenue on 020 8371 3280 to be added to our waiting list.

⭐WELCOME SESSION⭐

Expert Recruiters Panel – Hosted by Charlotte Collins – Editor in Chief Sheerluxe.

Featuring:

An opportunity to gain live insights from employers and recruiters, sharing what they really look for in selecting the best candidate.

⭐ BREAKOUT SESSION⭐

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS

Please select one of the following when registering:

1. The Age Advantage: Turning Experience into Employability: Melanie Pearl – Head of Employment at Work Avenue

·  Learn how to turn years of experience into a clear career advantage

·  Discover practical ways to stay current with skills and trends

·  Update your personal brand to showcase relevance and value

·  Navigate age-related challenges and turn them into opportunities

·  Explore strategies to stand out in a competitive job market

 

 

2. Launch into Law: Early Careers Unlocked: Alex Mundy – Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager at Dechert LLP.

  • What “early careers” means in a top law firm context (trainee solicitors, vacation schemes, paralegals, apprenticeships)
  • How to build a compelling application and stand out in a competitive field
  • What firms like Dechert looks for in candidates and how you can position your wider skills (especially if you’re switching fields or don’t have a formal law degree)
  • Real-life tips and questions you can ask to make informed choices about your next steps

Walk away with a clearer roadmap into law and renewed confidence to make your move.

 

 

3. AI in Your Job Search: Richard Linden – Employment Adviser at Work Avenue.

  • Use AI tools to speed up your job search – research roles, write compelling CVs and cover letters, and practise interview questions tailored to your goals.

  • Understand the technology with confidence – we’ll demystify AI, share practical examples, and give clear guidance on using it safely and ethically.

  • Take control of your next career move – whether you’re re-entering the workforce or changing direction, learn how to harness AI to support every step of your journey.

⭐OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY INCLUDE:⭐

… Because You Are Worth It – Hosted by Adam Taub.

One of the greatest challenges in securing a job is believing that you are the right person for it. How do you develop that confidence and convey it to others? How do you demonstrate that you are a great choice for the role, even if you are not the best qualified candidate?

Adam will draw on his wide experience as a commercial lawyer, a consultant advising leaders on how to communicate with impact and now a whole new career in training to become a teacher. He will share practical insights on recognising your strengths, presenting them confidently, and using your experience whatever your background to move towards work what feels purposeful and right for you.

⭐Skills Taster Sessions⭐

Hosted by the Work Avenue Team.

Choosing Your Perfect Career

Crafting a CV that Stands Out 

Interviewing With Impact

Identifying your Transferable Skills

⭐LIVE Q&A Session with Recruitment & Employability Specialists⭐

A chance to ask questions related to your job search! Offering practical insights into recruitment, career moves and navigating the job market.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Amy Clyne
Amy is the Talent Advisory Associate Director, EMEA at Dechert LLP. Dechert UK is a leading global law firm based in London, known for providing high-quality legal advice across corporate, finance, and litigation matters for clients worldwide. Amy is based at the London office, where she manages the EMEA Talent Advisory team who partner with offices across the region on the full range of talent services, policies, and programs. Working closely with the global Talent team, she focuses on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent and helping colleagues navigate career opportunities and position themselves for success. With experience across multiple industries, Amy is known for practical, people‑centred guidance that supports individual growth, innovation and organisational performance.

Alex Mundy
Alex Mundy is the Graduate Recruitment & Development Manager at Dechert LLP .Dechert UK is a leading global law firm based in London, known for providing high-quality legal advice across corporate, finance, and litigation matters for clients worldwide. Alex is based at the London office, where she leads the firm’s early-career talent strategy including vacation schemes, training contracts and new-joiner development for the firm’s EMEA region. With a strong focus on helping diverse candidates succeed, she brings invaluable insight into what top legal employers look for—and how you can adapt your experience and strengths to a law-career path.

 

Adam Taub
Adam’s career has taken him from practicing as an Intellectual Property lawyer, to guiding leaders as a business communications consultant, as well as retraining as a teacher. He is a specialist in preparing presentations, training teams to present well, and is a senior executive coach. He has worked with company boards, senior managers and sales teams, helping them to craft and deliver their message to maximise impact in front of an audience, change minds, inspire audiences and win business. His clients have included Vodafone, T-Mobile, Coutts, Hewlett Packard, Astra Zeneca, GSK and BT.

 

Adam Bloch
Adam Bloch is head of Fusion Recruitment and has over 25 years Executive Search and Recruitment and Consulting. He co founded a consulting group in 2009 to respond to the recruitment needs of ambitious, dynamic companies. He began his career with Morgan Howard, a boutique company, and then joined Renoir Partners as a founding employee, focusing on the board and senior management teams in the US and Europe.

 

 

Charlotte Collins
Charlotte is the Editor-in-Chief of SheerLuxe, a leading luxury lifestyle publication. In this role, she oversees the editorial direction and content strategy of the brand, ensuring it resonates with its discerning audience. With a background at prestigious publications like Vogue, Burberry, and GQ, Charlotte brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the evolving landscape of fashion journalism and beyond.

She will be sharing her journey to this impressive role, challenges along the way, and what she looks for when recruiting for Sheerluxe.

 

David Freedman
David is CEO of Confero Call Centres and Confero Workspace, an outsourced contact centre and serviced office business based in North West London. Having run the business for 23 years, he brings deep insight into recruitment, leadership, and building teams that deliver exceptional customer experiences. His hands-on experience hiring and developing staff means he can offer practical, first-hand advice on how to interview well and what employers are really looking for.

 

 

Eszter Bobvos
Eszter is Head of People & Culture at JW3. She has over 10 years of experience in HR, with a focus on the charity sector – including learning disabilities and women’s aid. In her current position at JW3, Eszter is responsible for creating and delivering the organisation’s people strategy, ensuring that people practices and initiatives reflect its vision and values. Her areas of expertise include values-based recruitment, employee relations, people management and learning and development. She is particularly passionate about fostering an empathetic and inclusive culture in which people feel fulfilled, valued, and supported to achieve their professional goals

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Melanie Pearl
Melanie is Head of Employment at Work Avenue and a MCIPD-qualified human resources professional and career coach. She has extensive experience working at senior level across private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. At Work Avenue, Melanie contributes her HR expertise to support clients looking for employment. Her insight spans both sides of the job market: as a recruiter and as a coach helping job-seekers identify roles that match their skills. She works closely with clients to rebuild their confidence, make decisions on the next steps in their career and present their skills well. Her approach to career development is practical and realistic.

 

Richard Linden
Richard  is an Employment Adviser at Work Avenue and a qualified careers advisor (PGDip). He has a real passion for supporting people from all walks of life into employment and shares practical advice on job-seeking and career planning based on extensive experience.  Richard is an expert on CVs and cover letters, time-management for job searching, and how to use tools like AI to support job applications. He is committed to helping clients articulate their skills and experiences in a way that aligns with employers’ expectations, and to support them through what can be a challenging job search process.

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This event is now sold out, please call Work Avenue on 020 8371 3280 to be added to our waiting list.