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We like to keep busy at BLT - find out about all the recruitment events we're attending, the careers events we're running at business schools across Europe and all our other events related to jobs, recruitment and the industry sectors we work in.

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15th Jun 2010	Henley Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Linda Thorne to secure your place.
Spring 2010	Aberdeen Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Watch this space for the announcement of the exact date. Contact Nicki Duncan to attend.
23rd Mar 2010	Recruiter Conference BLT will be providing a speaker at this recruitment industry event.
11th Mar 2010	Edinburgh Napier University Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs. Contact Mammed Bagher to attend.
5th Mar 2010	Warwick Business School BLT will be discussing how MBAs can engage with headhunters and recruitment agencies. Contact Richard Wilcock to attend.
24th Feb 2010	Surrey School of Management BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Dr Sonia El Kahal MacLean to attend.
22nd Feb 2010	INSEAD BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Romuald Gallet to attend.
11th Feb 2010	Oxford Brookes University Business School Masters Level Consultancy Workshop Contact Richard Beresford to attend.
9th Feb 2010	CSS Breakfast Seminar Annual Report & Accounts - what they are and why they matter! Victoria Penrice, FCIS and currently Company Secretary of the insurers ACE European Group will explain both the practicalities and the politics. If you play a part in the production of your Annual Report & Accounts and are keen to know more about the overall process, purpose and the issues the Company Secretary faces in co-ordinating its successful production and optimising its value, come to our breakfast seminar. Contact CSS for more details.
8th Feb 2010	Bath School of Management BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Merwyn Manson to attend.
5th Feb 2010	Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair BLT will have a stand at the Fair. Do come and say hello.
4th Feb 2010	Strathclyde Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Irene Aikenhead to attend.
4th Feb 2010	University of Edinburgh Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Aidan Hetherington to attend.
29th Jan 2010	Newcastle University Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact David Levinson to secure your place.
27th Jan 2010	Durham Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Marcia Hoynes to attend.
22nd Jan 2010	Aston Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Angela Adkins to attend.
19th Jan 2010	Delta Economics speaks about the impact of the recession on entrepreneurs Our 2010 Breakfast Seminar Series begins with Rebecca Harding, founder and Managing Director of Delta Economics. Rebecca will talk about the impact that the recession has had on entrepreneurs and their businesses across the world. Don't miss out, please RSVP to Stephen to attend this free event at BLT's office.
19th Jan 2010	Manchester Business School BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Fran Johnson to attend.
14th Jan 2010	IESE, Barcelona BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Rosie Innes to attend.
12th Jan 2010	Trinity College, Dublin BLT will be presenting at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Vincent Dooley to attend.
15th Dec 2009	CSS meet the President... of the ICSA that is at this year's Annual Banquet. Caroline, Michelle and Nicola once again had the pleasure of hosting a very entertaining table at the London Guildhall on 15th Dec. The chilly weather certainly didn't cool anyone's enthusiasm for a very sociable occasion! It's an event we have been attending now for a number of years, each one different but as memorable as the one before. A champagne reception, followed by dinner and talks from R. Anderson Cowe President ICSA and Tim Waterstone founder of Waterstone's bookstores, the magnificent surroundings of the Guildhall was once again the ideal venue in which to start the festive celebrations! It was good to see some of you there and for those we missed we hope to catch up soon.
10th Dec 2009	EDHEC Business School BLT presented at the Nice campus on the European management consultancy market for MBAs. Contact Geri for information.
7th Dec 2009	Here come the CSPPG girls! Michelle and Nicola would like to congratulate the CSSPG on the success of their annual Christmas Party held at The Last Bar on the 7th December. It's was a well attended event and a great way to meet new faces and network in a relaxed social setting. It was particularly enlightening for us to learn more about the hot topics for those of you in the professions. To find out more about the Group and how to join please visit www.icsa.org.uk
1st Dec 2009	Pure Indulgence! Pure Indulgence! Not something one would typically associate with the life of a company secretary, so when the opportunity came to participate in some well deserved relaxation we jumped at the chance to sponsor the Molton Brown Pure Indulgence evening that Kerry Porritt hosted on behalf of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in early December at the Royal Exchange in the City of London. With several long established livery members with impressive company secretarial careers in attendance, it was a unique opportunity for junior company secretaries to network and learn more about the Livery Company and its importance; both in terms of the support it provides to the profession and in respect of its considerable charitable activities. The rich aromas and cosy, sylish setting of the Royal Exchange store gave a very festive feel to the evening; during which we all indulged in the complementary wine, nibbles, and complementary hand massage, shopped with a £10 voucher and left with a delightful goodie bag. The lucky winners of the CSS raffle prizes were:. Catherine Odigie Yvonne Barnes Christina Parry If you would like to know more about the Livery Company and/or how to become an Apprentice please visit www.wccsa.org.uk or give us a call!
1st Dec 2009	IAE-Aix> /Institute d'Administration des Entreprises/ BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market in Europe. For more information, please contact Geri.
26th Nov 2009	Leicester Business School BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market for Masters and MBAs. Contact Geri if you have any questions.
20th Nov 2009	TopMBA Careers Conference BLT provided a speaker for a presentation on the changing face of the MBA.
19th Nov 2009	Hult International Business School Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs. If you missed the event, contact Geri.
18th Nov 2009	CSS - Celebrating Success What better way to round up an inconsistent 2009 than by celebrating this year's stories of achievement and success! Sponsoring the ICSA Awards Ceremony at The Brewery on 18th November was a first for CSS but it certainly won't be the last. We were thrilled - if a little frightened! - to play an active part in such a positive and upbeat evening celebrating the profession and properly recognizing the imperative role that the Company Secretary plays in ensuring the commercial effectiveness of all sorts of business, from the 'bluechips' to the niche entities. It's a message we really support and advocate. This key industry event, highlighted the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm needed to become first-class in our field and it was great to see this being widely acknowledged, particularly by contributions and active participation from outside the industry. The speakers, Sarah Montague and Paul Myners, were both entertaining and inspiring and it was clear that everyone involved took great pleasure in celebrating with like-minded professionals in an impressive social setting. The introduction of the ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards certainly signals increasing importance of transparency in governance. It's a crucial development and an area we have been focusing on following increasing demand from our clients for dedicated corporate governance professionals. In 2010 this trend is surely set to rise so watch this space! Finally, we would like to congratulate Jennifer Wright from PwC Legal LLP for winning the CSS 'The One To Watch' award at this years ICSA Company Secretarial/ Hermes Transparency in Corporate Governance Awards Dinner. Photographer: Simon Wright
17th Nov 2009	Cranfield School of Management Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs. Contact Geri if you have any questions.
16th Nov 2009	Red Quadrant Launch Party BLT attended the launch event of this innovative and new public sector consultancy. Red Quadrant operate as a network of independent consultant, who act as a community. Their aim is to enable the public sector to solve its own problem; removing the public sector over-reliance on consulting services. In order to find out more about Red Quadrant, or management consulting in the public sector in general, read our blog or contact Stephen.
16th Nov 2009	Instituto de Impresa, Madrid Update on the European consultancy market. Contact Geri if you couldn't attend and would like to hear more.
12th Nov 2009	Nottingham University Business School Update on the management consultancy market for MBAs, MScs and MAs. Contact Geri for any details or with questions.
11th Nov 2009	Bradford University School of Management BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Geri if you missed the event.
10th Nov 2009	Birmingham Business School BLT presented to MBAs and Masters students at the School on the management consultancy market. Contact Geri. for more information.
5th Nov 2009	EM Lyon Business School BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market in Europe. MBAs who missed the event should contact Geri.
4th Nov 2009	Regent's College BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market in Europe. MBAs who missed the event should contact Geri.
2nd Nov 2009	PA Consulting Alumni Event, London BLT sponsored the bottle of sweet sherry at the ex-PA Consulting meeting. Contact Catriona Cookson if you'd like to find out where PA-trained consultants are in demand.
30th Oct 2009	Judge Business School University of Cambridge BLT spoke at the School on the management consultancy market. Cambridge MBAs and alumni who missed the event should contact Don.
22nd Oct 2009	Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School BLT updated Vlerick MBAs on the management consultancy market. Contact Don.
20th Oct 2009	Lancaster University Management School BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market. Lancester MBAs who missed the event should contact Don.
19th Oct 2009	Nottingham University Business School BLT updated MScs and MAs on the management consultancy market. "Students were very happy and entertained by your presentation" Julie Blant, Nottingham You can also watch a short YouTube video. Don is talking to Julie Blant, Postgraduate Careers Service Manager at Nottigham, who shares hints and tips for job seekers. If you missed the event, or would like to get in touch, please contact Don.
15th Oct 2009	The Indirect Tax Oscars! BLT were delighted once again to be co-sponsors of the Tax Journal Indirect Tax Awards 2009, designed to award excellence in the field of Indirect Tax over the last year. In 2008, the inaugural awards were a great success; as well as celebrating the achievements of the winners, the evening proved a great opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues over a glass or two of wine. Awards were given in the following categories: Outstanding Contribution to Indirect Tax Rising Star within Indirect Tax Best In-house Indirect Tax Team (a new category) There will also be an award presented for the Tax Journal Indirect Tax Writer of the Year. For more information, please visit www.indirecttaxawards.co.uk, or if you'd like to get in touch with us, please do so.
15th Oct 2009	Grenoble Ecole de Management BLT discussed how MBAs can engage with headhunters and recruitment agencies. "It was valuable for the contacts of specific recruitment agencies and the support offered to students after the presentation is also highly appreciated by students." "It was a very Interesting presentation that will be useful for our students, clarifying the difference between headhunters and recruitment agencies." "The speaker was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, very competent in his area." Feedback from students, Grenoble If you missed the event, or would like to get in touch, please contact Don.
13th Oct 2009	Leeds University Business School BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market. Leeds MBAs who missed the event should contact Don.
9th Oct 2009	London School of Economics BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market and opportunities for Masters students, in conjunction with the LSE Management Consultancy Fair. "Your talk today at LSE was great - it was the most informative and enjoyable careers-related event I've been to so far." Thomas, Masters Student, LSE If you missed the event, or would like to get in touch, please contact Don.
7th Oct 2009	UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business BLT presented at the School on the management consultancy market and opportunities for MBAs in Ireland, the UK and continental Europe, joining with consultants from McKinsey, Prospectus and PricewaterhouseCoopers to bin the blarney and dish the dirt on the consulting sector. "There are two specific reasons I can recommend engaging Don Leslie to present his experiences of the consulting scene - firstly, for those schools who may not have a specialist in consulting in their career service, his knowledge of the market is invaluable for those wanting to go into the sector. Secondly, if London is a target for any of the MBA graduates, Don knows this scene from big consulting houses to smaller boutique players like the back of his hand." Nick Barniville , UCD If you missed it, contact Don.
6th Oct 2009	Imperial College Business School BLT was presenting at the School on the management consultancy market and opportunities for the MBAs and Masters students. If you missed it, contact Don.
1st Oct 2009	Market Review and Salary Survey BLT gives an update on the management consultancy market, consultancy jobs, hiring trends and salaries. You can download the latest quarterly review here. For any questions and advice, or with feedback, please contact Don.
29th Sep 2009	BLT in the Community As part of BLT's CSR outreach programme a team from BLT and CSS visited George Green's School, London E14 to participate in "Head to Head", a session for 16-17 year old students on being interviewed, in order to help them apply for higher education or employment. If you'd like to be part of our community help programme, contact Guy Barrand.
7th Sep 2009	Welcome Stephen Humphreys Stephen joins BLT as a Recruitment Consultant specialising in the Government/ Public Sector area. He can be contacted here.
25th Aug 2009	INSEAD BLT celebrated the 50th anniversary of Europe's first business school with the presentation to the class of December 2009 on prospects in the European consultancy markets. "a very dynamic and insightful presentation that provides students with a detailed overview of the consulting sector and its characteristics to help them structure their job search" Romuald Gallet, Corporate Partnership Development for Consulting, INSEAD Career Services Students who missed the event, and INSEAD Alumni who seek advice, should contact Angela Heath.
31 Jul 2009	MC market review - July Talking to clients and candidates BLT conducted its latest market review about the management consultancy market. You can read more on BLT's blog, find the result of the survey uploaded to Slideshare, or see a short video summary from Don on YouTube. If you would like to share your thoughts or hear more, contact Don.
14 Jul 2009	JCI-BLT-AIESEC Networking event BLT organised a Networking event, again: "Job Hunting in A Recession". This is the first time though when BLT has engaged with JCI London members as well as AIESEC alumni on the same occasion. We are always interested in partnering with other organisations which have similar aims. If you missed the event, but would like to hear more, contact Don. Alternatively see a short video on our YouTube channel; or read more on BLT's blog. The presentation from the event is available also on Slideshare.
9th Jul 2009	CSS and the Third Sector This new title for what has more traditionally been known as the Not-for-Profit or charitable arena reflects a new focus, rising profile and growing significance of this market, as well as its increasing alignment with other business sectors. On Thursday 9th July CSS attended the ICSA's Charity Secretaries Group seminar at the ICSA's offices at 16 Park Crescent. Key speakers David Wilson (New Chief Executive of the ICSA,) George Levvy (Former Chief Executive of the Motor Neurone Disease), Lindsay Driscoll (Chair Code Steering Group) and Louise Thomson (Head of Policy Not-For-Profit at the ICSA) spoke on some topical areas of corporate governance including: The Report on Proportionate Governance prepared for the Leadership & Governance National Support Service. Developments in the Voluntary Sector Code of Governance Behavioural Governance and what lessons can be learned in the current economic climate. This was an insightful and well-attended event; creating not only a forum for lively technical discussion but also an excellent networking opportunity.
8th Jul 2009	Shooting the Bacardi Breeze! CSS's hectic diary of summer parties continues unabated! Last week the CSPPG was our host at the Bombay Sapphire Dusk Bar at Somerset House. As affiliate members of this networking group for Chartered Secretaries specialising in the professional practice arena, we enthusiastically sampled cocktails and canapés with old friends and new contacts. Great fun on all counts! For more info on the CSPPG and how to join please visit the website of ICSA.
1st Jul 2009	AWCS Artistic Fair The CSS sponsored AWCS Summer Party at the Bankside Gallery was a perfect setting for pink champagne, strawberries and canapés over which 150+ members and guests mingled. We met up with old friends and made new ones. The generously donated raffle prizes were the icing on the cake for several lucky winners.
4th Jun 2009	Cardiff Business School Don updated the MBAs on the management consultancy market and the current market situation. CBS Alumni who missed the event should contact Don Leslie for any inquiries. "Your talk was really helpful and I thought your delivery was excellent" Consultant, Miller Research Ltd.
3rd Jun 2009	Career Cast BLT sat on the red sofa with Anne Swain, Google and corporate recruiters for the launch of Career Cast, a live streamed webinar. A recruitment chat show. Click on the link below to watch the video. Watch the Career Cast Video!
2nd Jun 2009	Don speaking on Online Recruitment Conference 2009 Don gave a detailed account of how BLT has embraced web 2.0. (from professional networking to Twitter, from blogging to YouTube) to find new ways of engaging candidates and clients. Don was joined by Paul Harrison from Carve Consulting who has been working with BLT on the e-Marketing initiatives. "Really enjoyed your slot at the conference" Creative Advertising and Media Manager, RBS "Thank you for your contribution to the Onrec.com event. I loved your presenting style, and the content certainly gave me a couple of areas to go and reconsider." Consultant, CPH Consulting Check out the conference agenda Those who missed the event or who would like to hear more, contact Don Leslie.
2nd Jun 2009	Boutique Recruiter hosts Boutique Evening In order to dress for success you must shop successfully so, with this in mind, CSS held an exclusive pre-sale networking event last night at the LK Bennett Royal Exchange store. Our clients and candidates - ladies working at all levels in the Company Secretarial field - mixed business and pleasure as they indulged in some retail therapy and shared their views over a glass - or two - of champagne There were bargains galore and many of our guests took full advantage of the specially reduced prices whilst others simply enjoyed the opportunity to chat and window shop. As the photos reveal, it was, as ever, a popular event and one that we particularly look forward to hosting! Keep in touch and you'll be alerted to the next one.
26th May 2009	Judge Business School University of Cambridge Don visited the Light Blues to share his experience on the trends of the management consulting market, and discuss how to break into this field in these difficult times. "Your presentation was very helpful in mapping out the UK consulting market and identifing key areas of opportunity" An MBA student "Thank you for coming to speak yesterday. I found it particularly useful as I am focussing on small consultancies in London" Another MBA student Those who missed the event, can contact Don Leslie.
22nd May 2009	Kingston Business School Don updated the MBA students about the state of the management consulting market and current opportunites. KBS MBA students who missed the event should contact Don Leslie.
21st May 2009	LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2009 In its ninth year, BLT are once again pleased to be major sponsors of the LexisNexis Taxation Awards. It was a fabulous evening, recognising team and individual achievement. Congratulations to the 2009 winners and all those shortlisted. As for the two awards BLT sponsor:. Congratulations to Deloitte Indirect Tax Dispute Resolution Group* as the Best VAT Team in 2009* Applause goes also to Grant Thornton Employer Solutions, London* in 2009 as the Best Tax Team in a large firm! See you all again next year!*
21st May 2009	MCA Industry Report 2009 The MCA revealed that the UK consulting industry grew by 5% in 2008, but is expected to contract by 5% in 2009. You can find useful insights from the evening on our YouTube channel. If you have a comment or would like to hear more, contact Don Leslie.
19th May 2009	CEBR MD gave an update on the economic climate and future projections BLT organised and hosted an exclusive economics briefing - 'What will the economic climate for business be in 2010?' - for business decision makers, held by the Managing Director of CEBR, Mark Pragnell. He examined the lessons learnt from the financial crises and projected the outlook for the next few years. We thank Mark for the insight and all our partners for joining the discussion. "Many thanks for inviting me to this morning's CEBR briefing, which I found very instructive and thought provoking." A participant If you wish to hear more about this, visit our blog, watch the VIDEO(!) on YouTube, join the discussion on Twitter and LinkedIn or contact Don Leslie.
14th May 2009	London Business School BLT joined the MBA class at LBS to talk about summer internships with consulting firms. If you want to participate, the person who you need to contact is Dave Tretheway.
13th May 2009	Henley Business School BLT updated Henley MBAs and EMBAs on the management consultancy market. Henley Alumni who missed the even should contact Don Leslie* for advice.*
6th May 2009	Welcome Tamas Nagy Tamas joins BLT as a Marketing Executive to further develop BLT's marketing and communications initiatives, with special focus on its presence in the social media space. Have you seen us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube or read our blog and newsletter? If not, or if you have a comment, please get in touch with Tamas.
30th Apr 2009	Annual Livery Banquet The Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators hosted their Annual Livery Banquet at Mansion House. With the presence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, the Master, Wardens and Court of the Company and distinguished guests and business colleagues, this evening was the event of the season for Company Secretaries in and around London!
29th Apr 2009	Rotterdam School of Management BLT attended the London alumni meeting of RSM MBAs. Erasmus MBAs seeking advice on the consulting sector in Europe should contact the management consultancy recruitment team.
27th Apr 2009	MCA Management Awards 2009 BLT hosted a table at the most prestigious annual event in the consulting calendar. The BLT ladies looked glamorous, the BLT guests were good company, and Don's sporran behaved itself. We were pleased to see that a number of our clients won awards for their work.
23rd Apr 2009	London Alumni Club: How It All Began: Successful Entrepreneur Series Lord Karan Bilimoria, Chairman and Founder of Cobra Beer, spoke at the London Business School on his experiences building the organisation. As LBS management consultancy recruiter of choice, BLT were the only recruiter at the event and used the event to network with LBS alumni and present opportunities in management consulting. If you are an LBS Alumni and met Don or Catriona at the event, please feel free to contact us at 020 7419 0909 or mc@blt.co.uk.
21st Apr 2009	IE Business School, Madrid Why does Don keep getting invited back to Madrid? Is it his Latin good looks? (Chorus of Nos). Is it his fluent Spanish (?Que?) Is it because he knows something about the management consultancy sector? Si! IE MBA students who missed the presentation should get in touch with Fernanda Diaz. IE Alumni who are thinking about moving into consultancy should contact Don at dfl@blt.co.uk.
8th Apr 2009	London Business School - Summer Placements for MBAs BLT is working with the London Business School to find MBA students consulting placements within UK consultancies. On April 8th, Don Leslie presented the project to students and illustrated how BLT are helping LBS students to overcome the current market situation and gain a foothold in the management consultancy field.
30th Mar 2009	Focus & Smart Choices - Recruitment for Recruiters Workshop BLT HR joined forces with employment law specialists Fox Williams LLP and Coaching Consultancy ThinkFeelKnow, to deliver a cleverly designed workshop for Senior Recruiters. Recognising the particularly difficult employment market for in-house recruiters at the moment, the event was specifically designed to give participants a competitive advantage in their next career move. For more information on upcoming events like this, please contact Paul Grafton, head of our HR recruitment team.
25th Mar 2009	Seminar at the London Stock Exchange This seminar, organised by the Association of Women Solicitors (AWS), did not only give an overview of the history of this great City institution, but also helped us make a little sense of the present financial turmoils. At least it gave us first-hand exposure to life in the front line of the market!
18th Mar 2009	River's Memorial Lecture The annual River's Memorial Lecture was hosted by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators at Drapers Hall in the City. Caroline from our CSS team gladly took up the invitation and connected with other attendees to hear the latest about the Company Secretarial profession.
17th Mar 2009	CSS at the House of Commons! Michelle and Nicola attended the ICSA Careers Evening, where they mixed and mingled with qualified Chartered Secretaries, ICSA members, potential entrants into the profession, University Career Advisors and ICSA staff, helped out with advice wherever they could and enjoyed the fabulous setting on the terraces of the House of Commons. See their blog about it here.
17th Mar 2009	Melbourne Business School The Northern Line doesn't go that far south, unfortunately. So we invited London Alumni of MBS (LAMBS) to come to BLT instead. For a networking event, not a barbecue. Don Leslie talked about the current market and the recruitment industry. If you're an alumni from MBS and not yet in contact with LAMBS, email David Paynter. If you are interested in a career in management consultancy or have any questions regarding yesterday's presentation, contact Don Leslie at BLT.
19th Mar 2009	CSR presentation City Action came to our offices today to present opportunities for us to get involved in charitable work and give back to those in need.
13th Mar 2009	Warwick Business School BLT discussed the similarities and differences between Recruitment Agencies (like wot BLT is) and Headhunters (don't call us, we'll call you), and gave some advice to MBA students about getting on the radar with both. "A very good and informed speaker" Current full time Warwick MBA student (2008/9) "An engaging, thoughtful and very useful workshop. Don's informed and insightful overview of the recruitment industry provided our full time MBA students with the context and practical tools necessary to successfully navigate this key area of the recruitment and selection landscape." Richard Wilcock, Manager - Student Careers Warwick Business School Warwick MBA alumni are welcome to contact Geri Brown for a copy of the presentation. Or if you're looking for support in your job search, contact Don Leslie.
11th Mar 2009	Said Business School, Oxford Networking & Creative Job Search Panel. Students picked BLT's brains on current issues and areas of growth and development. "Thank you very much for your tips around getting into Mgmt Consulting." For more information on entry paths into management consultancy, please contact Don Leslie.
9th Mar 2009	Durham Business School Where are the consulting jobs? MBAs were invited to hear BLT's views. Email Marcia Hoynes if you missed the event. Alumni interested in a career in management consulting, contact Don Leslie directly.
6th Mar 2009	Top-Consultant.com: Recruiting in a Tough Market Top-Consultant invited to Mayfair for the management consultancy recruiter event 2009 to exchange news, views and opinions about the UK consulting sector and recognize the 2009 recruiter award winners. It was another great year for BLT, coming 2nd for Candidate Reach, and winning both Best Individual Recruitment Consultant (Don Leslie) and Best Recruitment Firm 2009! Congratulations to the MC team from everyone at BLT!
5th Mar 2009	"Fairtrade and the Recession" - Cass Business School Breakfast briefing and debate on "Fairtrade and the Recession: What's the impact?". Participants exchanged views on whether the global economic downturn will have a major impact on the Fairtrade movement.
4th Mar 2009	Leicester Business School MAs, MScs and MBAs were invited to hear BLT's views on the state of the management consultancy sector. Don's talk to our School of Management students on management consultancy was excellent. Not only is he an excellent and engaging presenter, but the depth of his knowledge about management consultancy absolutely shines through and underpins the presentation ensuring both its usefulness and validity. Don gives hugely useful information not only about management consultancy but also vitally about how students can get into it - there were many illustrations of where hidden and partially hidden vacancies and opportunities are to be found and other vital job-seeking tips from what is clearly an expert in the field. Don is an engaging speaker and responded excellently to students during the Q&A part of his presentation as well. Unlike some speakers, he actually answered their questions! John Constantinou, Leicester Business School If you missed the session, contact John Constantinou and Alumni interested in working as management consultants should send Don Leslie an email.
2nd Mar 2009	Aberdeen Business School Don flew up north to Aberdeen, where he gave his session on careers in management consulting for MBAs. 'Fantastic', 'practical' & 'very nice'. "Don certainly set a very high standard both in terms of relevance and presentation skills." "Thank you for your session on management consulting. It provided us massive insights on what the profession entails and where to look for a management consulting job." If you missed it, contact Nicki Duncan. If you're an Alumni and are interested in a career in the field, contact Don Leslie.
26th Feb 2009	London Business School BLT joined London Business School's Alumni, Sloan and Executive MBA students at their annual Executive Search Networking Evening. If you didn't manage to hook up with Angela Heath or Catriona Cookson, call 020 7419 0909 or email lbs@blt.co.uk.
24th Feb 2009	Thames Valley University MBAs and masters in International Management listened in on Don's Careers in Management Consultancy presentation. "Don Leslie has been coming to Thames Valley University for the past three years as a visiting recruitment consultant, who updates the MBA students on their employment prospects around the world. TVU has a very diverse student population and Don customises his presentation to address the employment opportunities of the majority of students. This information is based on current research and is extremely compact and useful. It saves the student hours of research and helps guide the student to sources that are likely to be responsive. The students find the presentation extremely helpful in their job search." Naushaba Singh, Careers Office, TVU If you missed it or didn't find us, contact Naushaba Singh* at the school. If you're an Alumni and are interested in a career in the field, contact Don Leslie.*
20th Feb 2009	Top-Consultant Virtual Careers Fair BLT was busy video-chatting with candidates and consultancies alike at the second virtual careers fair hosted by top-consultant.com. More information on the event can be found here.
12th Feb 2009	Oxford Brookes University Business School Masters Level Consultancy Workshop MBA students and Alumni interested in careers in the management consultancy sector listened closely to Don's consulting market update on Thursday. "Very informative and useful" "Hope to see you again on future programmes." OB students who missed the update should contact Richard Beresford for a copy of the slides and interested alumni can contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk to discuss possibilities further.*
5th Feb 2009	2nd Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair, Edinburgh BLT had a stand at the fair, and Don Leslie gave students the details on routes into a consulting career. Contact Don* at dfl@blt.co.uk for more.*
5th Feb 2009	Strathclyde Business School Right after the Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair, Don met with SBS students and alumni to talk to them about careers management consultancy. SBS students who missed the presentation should contact Irene Aitkenhead-Taylor for a copy of the slides. SBS alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
5th Feb 2009	University of Edinburgh Business School Don kept busy today and after the Scottish MBA/PostGrad Fair and his presentation at Strathclyde, he finished the day with his update on the management consultancy market at University of Edinburgh Business School. "Feedback we received was only positive and students particularly liked the list of consultancy companies that were in your slides" UEBS students who missed the presentation should contact Aidan Hetherington for a copy of the slides. UEBS alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
5th Feb 2009	"Recruiting Overseas Talent" Seminar BLT's breakfast seminar on immigration policy turned out to be a huge success. Mark Barnett, Head of Immigration at solicitors Steeles Law (www.steeleslaw.co.uk) presented all the details on the various UK work permit schemes to secure non-EU professional talent for their organizations. More than 25 recruitment professionals from FTSE companies, big Four accountancy firms, City law firms and management consultancies attended and greatly appreciated Mark's expertise and insights into the field. If you've missed the event, you can download the presentation here. Should you have any questions, please contact Mark Barnett directly or Becky Smith at BLT.
4th Feb 2009	Bath School of Management Don from BLT gave an overview of the prospects for current MBA students in the management consultancy market. BSM students who missed the presentation should contact Merwyn Manson. BSM alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
30th Jan 2009	Westminster Business School Don gave his update on the management consultancy market to Westminster Alumni and MBA students. The presentation, full of tools and info on how to make it in the management consultancy sector, once again captured the audience, as the following feedback from an MBA student illustrates: "I must thank you for your inspiring presentation Friday evening. It has gone some way to reassure me that the job market is still open as the current atmosphere is not very comfortable or encouraging for a soon-to-be Masters graduate." "I attended your presentation and you also reviewed my CV with the result that I have greatly increased my success rate." Masters student Westminster students who missed the presentation should contact Karen Powell-Williams for a copy of the slides. Westminster alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
23rd Jan 2009	Aston Business School Don gave his update on the management consultancy market to Aston Alumni and MBA students. Aston students who missed the presentation should contact Angela Edkins for a copy of the slides. Aston alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
22nd Jan 2009	Cardiff School of Management Don gave his update on the management consultancy market to Cardiff School of Management Alumni and MBA students. Cardiff students who missed the presentation should contact Julia Fallon for a copy of the slides. CSM/UWIC alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
20th Jan 2009	Newcastle University Business School Don gave his update on the management consultancy market Newcastle University Business School. Newcastle students who missed the presentation should contact David Levinson for a copy of the slides. Newcastle alumni looking for a move into consulting should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
13th Jan 2009	Instituto De Empresa, Madrid BLT updated IE MBAs and Masters on the state of the consulting market. Some of the feedback we received from participants: "A great presentation" "Don pointed out important issues about the current situation in the industry and he has opened my eyes to new niche opportunities in small consulting firms." "To me it was very useful and it helped me understand better the different types of consulting firms that are out there. Also I thought it was very good that Don provided a list of small and medium firms. The big names are well known but sometimes it is hard to find out about the other companies and his information was very complete." IE Alumni should contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.*
7th Jan 2009	Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School BLT updated Vlerick MBAs on the management consultancy market and the prospects for employment in 2009. "Very useful and eye opening experience for those students who are interested in learning more about the consulting world. Don's knowledge combined with his no nonsense approach helps students understand the global consulting picture while preparing them for the reality of consulting work." Vlerick MBAs should contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.*
25th Dec 2008 - 4th Jan 2009	BLT/CSS was closed for our Xmas/New Year's break
17th Dec 2008	BLT Xmas Party We returned to the "Wine Cellar Room" at the The Bleeding Heart* to enjoy a wonderfully tasty meal, pull Christmas crackers and welcome BLT's very own and highly secret Santa.*
5th Dec 2008	Institute of Business Consultants BLT contributed to the IBC's "Masters of The Universe" event, introducing consultancy as a career. Contact BLT's Catriona Cookson* for advice on entry points into the profession.*
2nd Dec 2008	Cranfield School of Management BLT updated Cranfield Masters and MBAs on the state of the consultancy market. If you missed it, or are a Cranfield alumni seeking advice, contact Dave Tretheway* at BLT on 020 7419 0909.*
24th Nov 2008	Edengene "Winning In A Downturn" launch BLT participated in this Edengene event at their Mayfair offices. TV Directors filmed the event, and Don Leslie was interviewed. To get involved in Edengene's credit crunch survey, go to www.edengenesurvey.com. For a 2009 update on Sir John Harvey-Jones' "Leading Through A Downturn", contact Sinead Hunt.
20th Nov 2008	Indirect Tax Awards 2008 BLT is delighted to have sponsored the inaugural Indirect Tax Awards 2008, held at Glaziers Hall, London. The evening was exceptionally well attended, and a great night was had by all. For information on the winners and photos from the event, visit www.indirecttaxawards.co.uk. BLT would like to congratulate all the winners!
20th Nov 2008	London Business School BLT joined McKinsey, OC&C, PRTM and Diamond to field questions from EMBAs, Sloan students and LBS Alumni about consulting career opportunities beyond the traditional milkround process. LBS students and alumni seeking advice on 2009 opportunities in the management consultancy sector should contact BLT on 020 7419 0909, or email Angela Heath.
19th Nov 2008	AIESEC Alumni Meeting Around 60 alumni from student NGO AIESEC held their inaugural meeting at BLT Towers. If you are a former AIESECer who wants to reconnect with the organisation, visit the website of the AIESEC UK Alumni Association or contact Wolfgang Stadler at BLT.
19th Nov 2008	Leeds University Business School MBAs, MScs and MAs were shown how to seek out consulting roles by Don Leslie. LUBS alumni should contact him at dfl@blt.co.uk* for advice.*
18th Nov 2008	Birmingham Business School Postgraduate students at BBS got the lowdown on the highlife in consulting. If you went to BBS and want help with consulting careers, contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk.*
13th Nov 2008	London Business School BLT met the full-time MBA cohort. If you're an LBS alumni or student and you want to explore consultancy outside the top tier firms, send an e-mail to Angela Heath at BLT, or call her on 020 7419 0909.
12th Nov 2008	Bradford University School of Management Bradford MBAs heard the latest news on the consulting scene. If you missed it, or are a Bradford alumni seeking advice on a consulting career, contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk.*
11th Nov 2008	BLT's Winter Warmer Following on from the success of last year's private shopping event at the LK Bennett's flagship store in Covent Garden, BLT couldn't resist a little retail therapy again in 2008. With the cold nights drawing in, what better excuse to get all of the ladies together for a night of champagne, delicious canapés and, of course, some shopping! With 130 clients joining us for the evening, it was the perfect excuse to put faces to names and make new contacts along the way. And for those strong-willed ladies who managed to resist the call of the handbags and shoes, there was a wonderful goodie bag to take home which included a beautiful LK Bennett necklace, a silver BLT compact mirror and some tasty Green & Blacks chocolate. Not only was it a great chance to catch up, but it was also for a good cause. This year we introduced a charity raffle in aid of Breast Cancer Care, which raised over £400. This raffle was a roaring success, despite a few hiccups along the way; namely, the embarrassing scenario that occurred when name after name of BLT employee was pulled out of the hat! But eventually the great prizes from our sponsors went to good (non-BLT!) homes. We were delighted with the sponsorship we received from some of our key contacts/suppliers and want to take this opportunity to thank them once again. Whippet - www.whippet.co.uk Agency specialising in Branding, Campaigns and Communications; donated: Hotel Chocolat Hamper Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Red Wine Realise - www.realise.com Web based Solutions Company; donated: Chancery Court Luxury Spa voucher (£100) Equiniti - www.equiniti.com Integrated service in Share Registration, Retail Investor Services and Employee Benefit; donated: Moet & Chandon Champagne Carve Consulting - www.carveconsulting.com London engagement specialist that helps organisations build and manage their brand - at a corporate, employer or product level; donated: Molton Brown, Luxury Gift Box The Bleeding Heart - www.bleedingheart.co.uk Fine French Restaurant noted as "choice of the corporate aristocracy"; donated: Exclusive Meal for Two with Wines IHC - www.ihc.co.uk Specialising in Medical and Health Insurance Broking; donated: Space NK Vouchers (£50) Telanova - www.telanova.com IT Systems and Services; donated: Veuve Cliquot Champagne Without their support the raffle would not have been possible! We must also congratulate our prize winners: Caroline Johnston, Siobhan Kinsella, Helen Jenkins, Faith Pengelly, Anna McLaren, Lorraine Boyle, Roz Benson, Jackie Fox and Aarti Bhasin And just like last year we also offered a business card prize draw, with the lucky winners receiving a 1st prize of £200 and 2nd prize £100 LK Bennett vouchers to spend in store. Congratulations to: 1^st = £200 - Caroline Drake 2^nd = £100 - Julie Seeney BLT would like to thank everybody that came along and made the evening such a success. It really was a wonderful, fun and feel-good occasion and we look forward to seeing you all there again! And on that note, let's share a few thoughts from those who were there - a little taster for those who are already anticipating next years event!
5th Nov 2008	Lancaster University Management School "Thanks for coming to see us. Your presentation was the best we've had." For the latest on the consulting market at home and abroad contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk.*
4th Nov 2008	Nottingham University Business School Update on the management consultancy market for MScs and MAs. Nottingham Alumni who missed it should contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk for more information.*
3rd Nov 2008	National Breast Cancer Awareness National Breast Cancer Awareness day came to BLT on Monday. In order to raise money for Breast Cancer Care everyone at BLT wore something pink and were charged £1 for the privilege. This wasn't entirely altruistic because the fine for anyone turning up for work sans pink was a massive £3. So it was that the BLT offices looked like a flock of flamingos had turned up for a business meeting. Lunch brought the big event of the day: the baby photo guessing game. Unfortunately, I had forgotten to bring mine, perhaps because doing so carried no financial penalty, and so my photo was of a 3 year old catalogue model posing on a beach. Despite this, many of my colleagues guessed that the photo was me - I suppose they must have thought I lost my looks some time during primary school. The photos that were really of BLT consultants revealed childhoods that had involved knitted tights, very large hands, spiky haircuts and red dungarees. Despite these familiar features, it was still a challenge to match the right photo to the right person. The ones that showed most ability were Nicola and Lorraine who both got 10 out of 18 correct. After a tense celebrity tie-breaker they still could not be separated and so both took home the star prize of a bottle of rosé wine. So, Pink Day at BLT: the rules of fashion were broken, reputations were ruined, secrets were revealed and £70 was raised for charity. All in all, a good day!
25th Oct 2008	The 2008 FDA Ball BLT sponsored the fast-streamers party. Civil servants wanting to find out about careers in consulting should contact Graham Shearer.
24th Oct 2008	QS Top MBA Careers Conference Don Leslie was a panellist at the annual conference for MBA careers advisers. If you want to know why eunuchs make good leaders, or arrange for a BLT speaker to visit your campus, contact Don at dfl@blt.co.uk.
23rd Oct 2008	Nottingham University Business School BLT updated the School's MBAs on the consulting market. Nottingham Alumni should contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk for more information.*
22nd Oct 2008	Instituto De Empresa, Madrid The Consulting Club at IE invited BLT to discuss opportunities in consulting and "Invaluable information on the London market". IE alumni wanting more information should contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
11th Oct 2008	AIESEC "Heading for The Future" Conference BLT spoke about how to use a recruitment agency from the point of view of both an employee and an employer. "Very good speaker - shed light on the recruitment industry." "So, so relevant. Should have more of this!" AIESEC alumni can obtain a copy of the slides for the presentation from Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk. Alumni who've lost touch with AIESEC should go to www.aiesec.co.uk/alumni*
10th Oct 2008	Aussie Annual Alumni Ball 2008 BLT were sponsors of the London gathering of AGSM, MBS and MGSM MBAs at their annual get-together. Strictly Ballroom it wasn't. A great event - thanks for involving us!
9/10th Oct 2008	Top-Consultant Careers Fair Thanks for popping on to Stand 14 again. Sorry if you didn't win the prize draw for the jeroboam of Rioja. If we said we'd contact you post-fair, and we haven't, do give us a nudge. E-mail Louise Ayling.
8th Oct 2008	BLT sponsors inaugural Indirect Tax awards For more information, click here.
8th Oct 2008	Guy Barrand writes article on Indirect Tax on the global stage Click here to read on...
25th Sep 2008	Open University Business School Don gave his "Careers in Consulting" presentation for the regional group in Redhill. "Very insightful." - "Wise advice." "Very good presentation." OU students and alumni who missed the event can contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk for guidance.*
24th Sep 2008	IBC Internal Consulting Event Angela Heath and Catriona Cookson from BLT took part. If you'd like to find out more about internal consulting opportunities, contact Angela or Catriona on 020 7419 0909.
15/16th Sep 2008	UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business BLT spent two days in Dublin, meeting UCD's MBA class of 2008/09 and giving one-to-one sessions on prospects in management consultancy. The sector in Ireland, the UK and elsewhere was covered. UCD alumni in London can contact Don Leslie for up-to-date news on management consultancy: dfl@blt.co.uk.
September 2008	20 Years in VAT Recruitment We are celebrating Liz Watt working within BLT for the last 20 years. Congratulations Liz!
20th Jun 2008	AIESEC 60th Anniversary - Emirates Stadium BLT sponsored the Alumni Awards. AIESEC Alumni wishing to find out more about BLT services should contact Don Leslie* at dfl@blt.co.uk or call him on 020 7419 0909.*
16th Jun 2008	Wolfgang Stadler joins BLT as an AIESEC trainee Wolfgang joined BLT this summer to learn all about recruitment and gain international experience.
10th Jun 2008	Henley Management College A return visit to one of the most beautifully situated business school campuses for our update on the consulting sector. "extremely informative and a welcome reality check" "...great to hear an objective view of how to research and pursue opportunities within consulting" Henley MBA's who couldn't make it should e-mail Don Leslie dfl@blt.co.uk for advice.
June 2008	Association of Women Company Secretaries Summer Party CSS was again delighted to sponsor th Association of Women Company Secretaries Summer Party. As long time supporters of the group, we firmly believe the AWCS is a vitally important part of the ICSA, offering excellent professional development and networking opportunities. And - as regular participants of the Summer Party - we know, we know it's always a very enjoyable occasion! If you aren't a member yet (and you should be!), contact the Membership Secretary via the ICSA website - www.icsa.org.uk.
June 2008	Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries Last month we sponsored the Worshipful Company of Chartered Secretaries, Master's Charity Dinner at Carpenters' Hall in the City of London. The City Livery companies have provided a uniquely valuable service in promoting business and supporting various communities for centuries and CSS was pleased to play a small part in raising funds to further this work.
22nd May 2008	LexisNexis Taxation Awards 2008 BLT Tax Team were proud to sponsor the Best Team in a Large Firm at the LexisNexis Taxation Awards. Congratulations to Grant Thornton in Manchester who beat a strong field of contenders to win top prize. BLT's Indirect Tax Team were delighted to continue our sponsorship of the Best VAT team award at the LexisNexis Taxation 2008. Many congratulations to the winners, Saffery Champness's VAT team; well done to them and all the other nominees in this hard-fought category. A good night was had by all!
12th May 2008	Portsmouth Business School The BLT team supported the Business School with a presentation on the international consulting market during the open evening for Masters and MBA students.
1st April 2008	Management Consultancy Sector Review, Q1, 2008 If you are a management consultant working in a UK management consultancy, or an aspiring consultant hoping to join a top-tier strategy house, business consultancy or boutique, you'll find the BLT Management Consultancy quarterly review a useful tool.
28th Mar 2008	Westminster Business School BLT presented on careers in consulting, Contact the careers office for more information.
10th Mar 2008	Leeds Business School PhDs, MBAs, Masters and Undergraduates heard about the latest opportunities in the consultancy sector from the BLT team.
3rd Mar 2008	Bath School of Management A good session with the full-time and part-time MBA class on prospects in management consultancy "Will the credit crunch affect recruitment?" was the question on everyone's lips. If you missed the answer, contact Don Leslie on dfl@blt.co.uk.
29th Feb 2008	Top-Consultant Conference No awards this year, only a mention in despatches for the BLT management consultancy team.
26th Feb 2008	Leicester Business School MAs, MScs, MBAs gathered to hear the BLT team evangelise for the consulting industry.
12th Feb 2008	Ashridge School of Management The BLT working dinner on consulting careers was a hit with the audience. 4.6 out of 5. - "Great Presentation" - "That is exactly what we need" - "Consultancy not for me, but great to hear about the real world"
8th Feb 2008	Scottish MBA Fair Don Leslie's tartan suit was only marginally more eye-catching than his presentation on management consulting. Thanks to everyone at Strathclyde and Edinburgh for organising the event.
5th Feb 2008	Newcastle Business School BLT's presentation for MBAs on careers in Management Consultancy was well received by current and former students alike. If you missed it, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
29th Jan 2008	Aston Business School One of our management consultancy recruiters spent the afternoon with Aston MBAs discussing careers in consulting. If you are an Aston student or Alumnus who couldn't make it along to the event, contact mc@blt.co.uk.
22nd Jan 2008	Said Business School BLT was a panelist at the Said/Oxford MBA networking event. If you are a Said student or alumnus and you want advice on careers in consulting, contact Don Leslie at dfl@blt.co.uk.
21st Jan 2008	Imperial College, Tanaka School BLT presentation for MBAs on careers in Management Consultancy. Contact the careers office.