The Brokerage Careers Conference 2024: A Day of Inspiration and Skill-Building.
On 20th November The Brokerage hosted its annual Careers Conference 2024 at Fidelis Partnership in London, bringing together over 60 talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds for a day of professional development, networking, and inspiration. With the invaluable support of Fidelis, this flagship event delivered hands-on workshops and powerful insights from industry experts, preparing the next generation for success in financial, professional, and related services (FPRS) careers.
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Valued Partnership with Fidelis Insurance Group.
Fidelis’ commitment in working with The Brokerage to foster a working environment that embeds diverse talent within the company is fundamental to social mobility. We hugely value our close alliance with our partners – it’s a joint endeavour to support early careers talent.
Key Moments from the Day:
- Workshop: Application Skills – This interactive session, led by Brokerage staff and supported by volunteers, gave candidates a deep dive into the art of writing strong CVs and cover letters. Business volunteers worked closely with small groups, offering guidance on tailoring applications to specific roles.
- Workshop: Interview Skills – Candidates had the chance to participate in mock interviews with business professionals, gaining immediate feedback and learning how to communicate their strengths effectively. Volunteers helped guide candidates through competency and strengths-based questions, providing insights on personal branding and interview techniques.
- Workshop: Navigating the Workplace – Focused on understanding company culture and effective workplace communication, this session gave candidates practical experience through real-world scenarios. Volunteers helped guide discussions on how to approach professional challenges.
- Keynote Address: Benjamin Basson The Brokerage candidate and now Alumni spoke openly and honestly about his journey through the programme and offered some nuggets of knowledge to inspire our current candidates.
Our Volunteers are our secret gold dust:
A special thank you to those who joined us from Fidelis Insurance Group, Markel, Peel Hunt, and Tradeweb. Your volunteering dedication, insights, and mentorship were invaluable to the candidates and will make a lasting impact on their early career journeys.
Photo above: Jaime Lloyd, Shannon Marron and Esther Balekan.
Volunteers that supported Fidelis and The Brokerage Careers Fair
A Day of Networking and Growth: During the networking lunch, candidates had the opportunity to connect with professionals from Fidelis and volunteers. These informal conversations allowed candidates to build relationships and gain career insights.
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The Brokerage and Fidelis: A Partnership for Social Mobility This event marked another successful collaboration between The Brokerage and Fidelis, showcasing a shared commitment to breaking down barriers and supporting young people from less advantaged backgrounds.
The Brokerage Careers Conference 2024 at Fidelis was a powerful reminder of the importance of social mobility and the role that employers can play in shaping a more inclusive future workforce. We’re proud to work with partners like Fidelis to offer our young people these life-changing opportunities.
Industry Partnership Opportunities
At The Brokerage, we partner with leading companies like Meta to offer young people exclusive access to programmes. We work closely with industry leaders to ensure our candidates gain relevant skills and job opportunities that align with market needs. This is a fantastic way for employers to engage with diverse early-career talent, shaping the future workforce while building a pipeline of skilled professionals.
Join us in supporting the next generation of tech leaders and opening the door to future talent—get involved with The Brokerage today!
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