We are thrilled to announce our next highly anticipated career fair and case competition in the Spring, promising to be another invaluable opportunity for employers looking for new talent, or professionals and graduates seeking new roles or new business in data, insights, management, marketing and innovation. Building on the resounding success of our previous gatherings and the Fall 2023 fair, we are back with our Spring 2024 Virtual Insights Career Fair and Case Competition. Our career advancing event is set to redefine connections, foster new collaborations, and offer a unique platform for industry leaders, job-seekers, and educational institutions to come together in their pursuit of business, professional, social and academic excellence. Scan the QR code below or scroll to the end of this page to register and also see what past participants had to say about this exciting and meaningful opportunity.
Agenda
10 am – 11 am EST – Welcome and Keynote Panel on the results of the Generation1.ca Global Industry Skills Study.
11 am – 1 pm EST – Case Competition and Talent Showcase
1 pm – 5 pm EST – 1-1 interviews in Virtual Booths with Employers
Theme:
Futureproofing Data Talent: Bridging Disciplines and Fostering New Skills
When?
April 26, 2024, Friday, between 10 am – 5 pm EST
Engage with Leading Practitioners: Witness the convergence of the brightest minds in data and insights from across North America. Be prepared for a day of inspiring keynotes, engaging conversations, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking presentations from industry leaders who have charted their path to success through the power of data.
Judge or Participate in The Case Competition: Watch diverse teams from educational institutions showcase their prowess in leveraging data for effective decision-making. The competition promises to be a showcase of creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking.
Enter Exclusive Employer Booths and Networking: For employers, this is your chance to connect with top talent in the field. Conduct interviews, share insights about your organization, and explore potential collaborations.
Registration Details: For Job Seekers, participation is absolutely FREE, and we encourage all those seeking to advance their careers in the data and insights space to register below. There are discounted rates for educational institutions, public sector employers, and corporate association discounts for private sector employers depending on eligibility. Choose the right tier and register below. Questions? Please e-mail arundati@generation1.ca.
Check out our past successes in 2023 in our handbook here:
Find a list of various companies that hire for data, analytics and insights and related functions in North America with logos hyperlinked to their career pages:
Participant Feedback and Testimonials
Fall 2023 Case Competition First Prize Winners
Fall 2023 Case Competition Second Prize Winners
Fall 2023 Case Competition Third Prize Winners
“In the past and again on September 29, 2023, I participated in a career fair organized by Generation1.ca, under the leadership of Arundati Dandapani. During the event, I had the opportunity to connect with the HR representative from the company I had always aspired to work for. As a result, I successfully secured the role of Research Analyst. Arundati’s dedication, direction and the professional development opportunities provided by Generation1.ca are truly inspiring, making this career fair and case competition a must-attend for anyone looking to kickstart and also advance in their career in data, analytics and insights.”
Mayur N, Research Associate, Canada
Humber’s commitment to providing a polytechnic education is at the heart of our mission, and our partnership with Generation1.ca exemplifies this dedication. By seamlessly blending theory with hands-on training and real-world experiences, we empower our students to thrive. Our collaboration with Generation1.ca has been a catalyst for personal and professional growth, giving our students a competitive edge in the job market, nurturing their skills, and fostering self-confidence. We are deeply grateful for Generation1.ca’s support in the continued academic and career success for our Research Analyst Graduate Students.
Bhavi Gandhi, Placement Advisor, Humber College, Research Analyst Program
This is an excellent program we have been proud to support for the past three years, led by a visionary industry leader who cares about meaningful opportunities for our students and graduates. Generation1.ca has been extremely attentive to our various cohorts of international professionals and learners looking to integrate in the North American and Canadian labour markets. Our team won the first prize in the case competition judged by industry employers, and the prizes and profile opportunities has meant a lot to our students.
Nat Stone, Program Coordinator and Professor, Algonquin College Marketing Research and Analysis Program, Canada
“After listening to and chatting with top industry experts at this inspiring career fair and case competition, I gained a better appreciation for the significance of creativity and simplicity in the field of data analysis. I also learned a crucial lesson about communication – it’s vital to consider the perspective of your audience, especially when sharing insights with clients. Making reports and presentations that are both easy to understand and visually appealing is essential.”
Nida Khan, Case Competition Winner, Team Analytics Wizards, Canada
“Arundati’s insights career days are fun, educational and intensely industry-focused. I learned so much as a research industry professional, prospective employee and even as an employer in a previous role. If there is an industry event you must support each year, it has got to be the Generation1.ca insights fairs for the breadth of knowledge, talent and top organizations you can access. At my time at QuestionPro and other jobs Arundati was always supportive of and guided, inspired and helped me contribute to the Market Research world in a positive way.”
Boyan A, Industry Professional, Canada
“At the Generation1.ca Career Fair, I learned that we can bring about meaningful societal impact and help society become a better place for everyone by using research findings and data. From a research perspective, we need to maintain a holistic view and be data literate to interpret what is happening in the world.”
Shiwei Wang, Case Competition Winner, Team Analytics Wizards, Canada
“If you are a job seeker or someone looking to learn, network and establish meaningful connections in the Data and Insights community, please do join these career fairs led by Arundati. I can’t recommend this career-enhancing event or experience enough!”
Shipra P, Industry Professional, Canada
I can say being prepared to get the most from this type of opportunity is so important. Having an elevator pitch, updated resume, knowing about the companies and their roles to be prepared and ask wise questions from recruiters are so useful to utilize the time and opportunity. For me, building a network with seniors and current employees at the Generation1.ca career fair is invaluable and boosts my confidence to go on through my job seeking journey.
Niloofar Nalchigar, Case Competition Winner, Team Insight Architects, Canada
“Working for Arundati and the Generation1.ca team on the Spring 2023 North American Virtual Insights Career Fair was an amazing experience. The team was supportive and collaborative, and I was able to develop my project management, marketing, and technical skills while contributing to a project that had a meaningful impact on the insights industry. Arundati’s vision for the career fair was inspiring, and her dedication to making it a valuable and memorable experience for all participants, from job seekers to employers to partners, was truly commendable. I would highly recommend internshipa at Generation1.ca as a great opportunity to work and learn, and I’m grateful to have been a part of this wonderful opportunity, and also to have been a student of Professor Arundati at Humber College where she taught us a great deal about the global data and insights industry and its various regulatory pieces impacting business dynamics.”
Fathima Zikker, Former Generation1.ca Intern
“Being a member of the Generation1.ca team and contributing to the planning of the Generation1.ca’s Spring 2023 Virtual Insights Career Fair was an enjoyable journey for me. As an intern at Generation1.ca, I have gained a wider perspective on the field of data and insights as my role was not limited to any specific areas, but was rather flexible. This gave me a chance to be involved in different planning stages. My duties varied from sending outreach and communication emails to institutions, employers, and job seekers, writing blog posts and creating content for workshop lounges, to hosting panel sessions with Generation1.ca speakers. The most rewarding part was seeing the success of Inclusive Futures Lounge on the day of the career fair. Together with Arundati, the founder of Generation1.ca, I planned and managed content for this workshop lounge, which served as a robust forum to discuss realistic matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, as well as exchange ideas on how individuals can navigate a data rich world. Interning for Generation1.ca and participating in the Career Fair was truly meaningful and helped connect talented job seekers like myself to wonderful employers across Canada and the US. I believe this career fair has brought opportunities for wonderful individuals to meet and learn from each other as employers, speakers, or job seekers. The career fair was an all-round success and I can’t express my gratitude enough for being a Generation1.ca intern.”
Bao Nhi Phan, former Generation1.ca intern, current Research Associate at Environics Research, Toronto
“Generation1.ca is such an interesting platform to learn from and network with industry leaders. Through my internship, I learned new skills and Arundati Dandapani has been an amazing mentor. I would highly recommend working with her during or after your Research Analyst Program, as this will open up doors to many exciting and fulfilling opportunities.”
Smita Dhure, Toronto, former Generation1.ca intern
