In October, we brought agencies, digital experts and people starting out in digital together at The Square Club in Bristol for our first Industry Immersion event, to talk about how to get a first break in the industry.
Attendees heard about the opportunities out there, the skills agencies are looking for and what life is really like in the sector, with plenty of time to meet people and start building connections.
Thank you to our speakers and hosts Richard Norton, our Community Lead for Bristol and South West, Georgie Power, Julian Burrett of Cognizant, Luke Ashman of Not Impossible, our Managing Director Matt Sullivan, and John Spraggett and the team at DWP.
What is Industry Immersion?
Industry Immersion connects people aged 18 and over with agencies and in-house marketing and comms teams. Placements typically run for 3 to 10 days and can be office-based, remote or hybrid. BIMA helps with preparation, finding suitable candidates and selection, and you decide who you take on and what you offer.
Why get involved?
Meet a potential future colleague. A placement shows you someone’s curiosity, attitude and potential in practice.
Discover talent beyond your usual circles. Capable people are out there without the contacts or conventional CV to get noticed.
Bring in fresh perspectives. Someone new can ask the question you’ve stopped asking.
Give your own people room to grow. Supporting a newcomer is a practical way to develop mentoring and leadership skills.
We’ve met people who are keen to get started. Now we need more businesses willing to give them that opportunity.
It’s free to join, and registering your interest doesn’t commit you to offering a placement. It simply starts a conversation about what could work for you. Use the “For employers” button on the Industry Immersion page, or get in touch with Richard to talk it through.
