Looking for a return to work? Find out about the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Returning Talent Conference - NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

In conjunction with the Mumsnet Family Friendly programme Bank of America Merrill Lynch are pleased to be recruiting, for the 3rd year running, talent to join their "Returning Talent" programme. In the last two years Mumsnetters applied for and attended the programme and now the search is back on for the 2014 recruits.

They say "At Bank of America Merrill Lynch we have a strong commitment to attracting, recruiting and developing diverse talent. We recognise that choosing to have a family is a very important stage in life and that some people may decide to take time away from work to focus completely on caring for their family.

Further to the success of our Returning Talent programme in 2012 and 2013; in 2014 we will be hosting a Returning Talent Conference. The conference invites 50 participants; who have been away from work for three or more years to care for their family; the opportunity to visit our offices for a full day's conference to explore changes in the workplace, attend speaker sessions and workshops.

Following the conference, 20 participants will be invited to take part in our Returning Talent Programme. The programme consists of two, full day workshops designed to give you access to executive coaching in addition to employees and experts from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, supporting your transition back to work.

There is no guarantee of employment with the bank at the end of the programme but we do hope that many participants will be successful in securing work as a result of their experience. If you are looking at returning to work, the networking, insight and exposure this programme will offer you will be invaluable.

Returning Talent is being delivered by experts in maternity and coaching women in their return to work: www.maternity-coaching.co.uk. Who currently deliver maternity coaching to Bank of America Merrill Lynch employees and their managers".

Here are the details:

Returning Talent Dates and Application Details:

All sessions will be hosted at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Offices in London.

Returning Talent Conference:

28th February 2014 - 9.30am to 4.30pm

Returning Talent Programme:

Workshop 1 - Wednesday 12th March 2014 - 10.30am to 4.00pm

Workshop 2 - Wednesday 19th March 2014 - 10.30am to 4.00pm

To apply: click here to complete the application form by Friday 31st January 2014.

Please do feel free to pass on this link to anyone else you know who would be interested in applying.

Best of luck,

MNHQ

[JanuaryShoes]

Did you go back to work pootle ?

[pootlebug]

No - because the programme helped me to realise that expanding my self-employed business was the way to go at the moment.

[Tw1nmummy]

I attended the last Returning Talent programme in March 2013. As a direct result of that programme I am now working ( and flexibly)for the first time in 10 years. I would urge anyone who is thinking about returning to work to consider applying - the programme was thought provoking and informative and helped me to understand just how much I still have to offer, despite being at home for almost a decade ! The other delegates on the programme with me were so talented and interesting, I now have a ready made network of people like myself. This programme ( which is free !) is a real gift and if you have relevant experience and feel ready to return to the workplace I would apply ( I should say I have never worked in a bank so don't let that put you off !)

[AnnMumsnet]

Tw1nmummy - thanks for the excellent feedback! So glad it helped you.

[AnnMumsnet]

Thanks to everyone who applied: best of luck everyone!

[spg]

I got a No from them yesterday. Am not hugely disappointed or anything. But, would have been a nice opportunity to network.

Anyone who has got selected ?

[JanuaryShoes]

Hi, I got a yes. I'm very pleased and excited, especially given that I have just been rejected for a local job that I was over-qualified to do (the first job I've applied for since having my DCs) without even being interviewed. It's given me a nice boost and I'm really looking forward to the day.

spg sorry to hear that, maybe next year?

[spg]

JanuaryShoes Congratulations. Enjoy it and hope you find it useful.

If you don't mind sharing, what field are your qualifications in?
Just trying to guage what sort of profile they were looking for.
I have a PhD in computer science and have previous work experience in software development. But all technical, nothing on the managerial side of things

[JanuaryShoes]

Spg - I do have financial qualification but not ones directly relevant to banking and I did work in a management role. I suspect I probably won't be selected for the next stage as I don't have any banking experience and I think that's probably what they're after.

Still, it's great to be invited for the conference, I think I'll get a lot out if it.

[tollyjall]

I found the link to the Returning Talent Conf here on MN and applied on a whim. I am lucky enough to have been offered a place, I'm looking forward to it.