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AI in Insights
Confidence, Personal and Mental Health
Practical Insights Job Search Tips
Focus on The Insights Sector
Vision Board Sessions
Newest Insights Career Network Recordings and Decks
2.17.26 The Power of Job Search Councils with
Mary Hunter, Ari Kenney, Mary Carol Mazza, Dr. Lori Walker Watch the Recording |Review the Deck
2.2.26 Operating with an Outsider Mindset with
Aparnaa Rajasekaran Watch the Recording |Review the Deck
1.20.26 Demystifying the Conference Talk with Z Johnson, Scott Worthge, and Dr. Lori Walker Watch the Recording | Review the Deck
1.5.26 The Recipe for Joy During Unemployment
ICN Researchers discuss a recent research project with insights professionals about finding joy during unemployment. Video | Deck
12.15.25 ICN 2.0 The Future is Community Powered featuring the inaugural ICN nonprofit Board of Directors, Watch the Video | Review the Deck
11.17.25 The Career Pivot Panel with guest panelists: Ian Summers, PhD, Thought Leadership Strategist, Project Management Institute, Maya Kantak, Consumer UX Research Lead, Rocket Mortgage, Jonathan Chan, Senior Manager, Advanced Analytics, Walmart Connect ICN Deck | Recording
11.03.25 Optimizing LinkedIn for Your Next Career Move with Guest Speakers Yogesh Chavda, Y2S Consulting, and Kendra Speed, Director of Consumer Market Insights, LinkedIn
ICN Deck | Recording
10.06.25 The Demand Side of Hiring: Insider Insights from Top Recruiters. An ICN Insights Ally panel, with Matt O’Mara, Cranbrook Search Consultants, Lindsey Bartlett, Smith Hanley Associates, Dave Carruthers, Zeebo, moderated by Aditi Tandon. ICN Deck | Recording
09.15.25 UXR Gets a Reboot: What AI Means for Your Career, with Alec Levin, Co-Founder & CEO, Learners ICN Deck | Recording
08.18.25 The ICN Insights Census with ICN Research on Research leaders Tracy Bills and Aditi Tandon ICN Deck | Recording
8.4.25 Reverse the Search with Lori Walker & Madeline Mann, Author of Reverse the Search, ICN Deck | Recording
6.2.25 Hiring in 2025: Overcoming Challenges and the Role of AI, an ICN Seekers & Insights Allies Discussion Video | Deck
7.8.25 Navigating the Future of Research: Insights for
Emerging Researchers: Deck (pdf) with Insights Association South Atlantic‘s Terrin Lawrence & ICN Research on Research
6.16.25 ICN Career Transition Success Stories, an ICN Seekers & Insights Open House Video | Deck
5.22.25 The Q Report on Unemployment in the Marketing Research Industry with Marlen Ramirez, Quirk’s Media Video | PDF
5.05.25 ICN Community Panel: Struggles, Shifts, and Strength with Raina Rusnak, Zonzitry Johnson, Bob Goodwin, and Karen Krishfield Video | PDF
4.21.25 The Rising Researchers Study with ICN Researchers with Guest Scott Worthge, Research Director, Quest Mindshare Video | PDF
04.17.25 Career Conversations with Michelle Auguste, Vice President of Global Insights, National Basketball Association, and Justin Hawkins, Senior Manager, Consumer Insights, Kimberly-Clark Video | PDF
2.18.25 The Real World – AI Moderator Edition with ICN Researchers Melanie Solka and Brian Fowler Video | PDF
1/21/25 Networking Tips and Recommendations: Speakers include a researcher and insights profession influencer, ICN Co-Founder Doug Keith, Video | PDF
1.08.25 Hands-on Qual AI Mini-workshop with Betsy Shaak, Head of Product, and Eric Santos, VP of Sales at Voxpopme. Video | PDF
AI in Insights
09.15.25 UXR Gets a Reboot: What AI Means for Your Career, with Alec Levin, Co-Founder & CEO, Learners ICN Deck | Recording
6.2.25 Hiring in 2025: Overcoming Challenges and the Role of AI, an ICN Seekers & Insights Allies Discussion Video | Deck
2.18.25 The Real World – AI Moderator Edition with ICN Researchers Melanie Solka and Brian Fowler Video | PDF
1.08.25 Hands-on Qual AI Mini-workshop with Betsy Shaak, Head of Product, and Eric Santos, VP of Sales at Voxpopme. Video | PDF
08.05.24 Unlocking Career Insights: AI Strategies for Job Seekers with Ron Bates, Ascent Logic Video | PDF with an ICN Exclusive: Interview Preparation and Resume Optimization ChatGPT Prompts (PDF)
08.19.24 AI Landscape: Leveraging AI in Your Insights Role with guest Mike Stevens, Founder Insight Platforms Video | PDF
06.17.24 Hiring Trends, Impact of AI and Compensation with Alex Bell, Madison Wells Video | PDF
7.11.23 Leveraging AI to Get a Job in Insights Yogesh Chavda, Y2S Consulting Video | PDF
7.24.23 AI on the Job in Insights, Sean Jordan, Research & Planning Group Video | PDF
Freelance, Consulting, and Vision Board Sessions
09.16.24 How to Market Yourself as a Freelancer While You’re Looking for a Job – Marilyn Heywood Paige. Video | PDF
09.03.24 ICN Insights Freelance Forum A community panel and discussion about navigating the consulting journey. Video | PDF
02.21.22 So You Want to Be a Consultant, Doug Keith PDF
6.05.23 Freelancing. Why Here, Why You, Why Now, Grace Fenix Video | PDF
10.16.23 Being Brave When Choosing A Career Path with Guest Clara Chorley Clarity Unlimited, Video | PDF
12/16 ICN Community Success Stories & the ICN Year-in-Review Video | PDF Speakers: The ICN volunteer leadership team and YOU
01.08.24 Insights Job Seeker Success Stories and Tips, with guests Lauren Colsen, Andreas Xenofontos, and Dave Melnick. Video | PDF
4.17.23 Job Seeker Success Stories, an Insights Seeker-to-Allies Panel, Video | PDF
08.01.22 How I Landed My Client-side Job in 2022 (ish). Speakers: Jacci Weber of Mars Petcare, Maya Kantak of Zip Recruiter, and Justin Hawkins, Kimberly-Clark – Video
Personal and Mental Health Resources
07.15.24 Findings from the Year of Joy and Implications for Job Seekers, with Andrew Cannon, The Art & Science of Joy Video | PDF
07.01.24 Conquering the 3 Saboteurs to Advance Your Career, with Rosie Zilinskas, No Woman Left Behind Video | PDF
10.16.23 Being Brave When Choosing A Career Path with Guest Clara Chorley Clarity Unlimited, Video | PDF
11.06.23 Self-Sabotage in the Job Search with Guest Anna Lakomy, Your Career Guardian Angel, Video | PDF
5.1.23 Four Questions You Need to Ask Yourself to Successfully Focus Your Job Search Personal Message to Match, Paul Griffiths, Founder of Client Advocates, Video | PDF
3.20.23 The Personal Branding Campaign that Took Ari Zelmanow from Police Detective to Corporate Insights Executive, Dr. Ari Zelmanow, Video | PDF
10.02.23 Lead with Your Stories with Guest Katie Lechner, User Research Leader, Walmart. Video | PDF
8.21.23 If Networking is So Important, How Come Nobody Taught Me How? Keith Bailey Video | PDF
11.07.22 Resiliency in the Job Search, Beth Wuller – Video | PDF
10.03.22 Excavate Your Brand Genius, Mary E. Maloney – Video | PDF
09.19.22 Negotiating Your Focus, Khary Campbell, Comcast – Video | PDF
Practical Insights Job Search Tips
11.18.24 Mind the Gap! What to Do and Say about the Gap in Your Resume with ICN VP of Membership, Melissa Barrow Video | PDF
09.16.24 How to Market Yourself as a Freelancer While You’re Looking for a Job – Marilyn Heywood Paige. Video | PDF
06.03.24 Salary Secrets Unlocked: A Job Seekers Guide with Morgan McCaughey, Braggin Right, Video | PDF
05.21.24 LinkedIn, the 24/7 Cocktail Party with Priscilla McKinney, Video | PDF
04.18.24 IIEX NA ICN PDFs Elevator Speech Workshop Deck | Elevator Speech worksheet
03.04.24 The Hidden Job Market with guest Brett Hagins, Managing Director Research Innovation & ROI PDF | Full ICN PDF
02.20.24 Practical Tips for Your Insights Resume with guest Lisa Coris, Recruiter, The Watts Group Video | PDF
6.20.23 Stand Out Like a Stand Up Leigh Kessler Video | PDF
5.15.23 How to Survive and Thrive in the Connected Insights Era, Ryan Barry, CEO, Zappi Video | PDF
4.3.23 Networking to Get a Job in Insights, an Insights Allies Panel, Video | PDF
3.06.23 Never Search Alone to Find the Job You Love, phyl terry, Video | PDF
2.6.23 Insurance During Employment Gaps with Rebecca Bloomfield, Video | PDF
1.23.23 Interviewing 201, with Tim Kibbey, Kantar, and Stephen Griffiths, Level 2 – Video | PDF
1.09.23 Interviewing 101, featuring Smith Hanley Associates – Video | PDF
12.05.22 Finding a Cultural Fit, ICN Founders and Allies discussion – Video | PDF
06.6.22 – Five Tips to Landing a Job In Consumer Insights, with Lisa Gudding, Executive Vice President, Ipsos – PDF
05.16.22 – What Job Seekers and Hiring Managers Can Learn from My 16-month Job Search. Todd Kirby, Sentient Decision Science – PDF
5.02.22 – Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make, Matt O’Mara, Managing Director, Cranbrook Search Consultants – PDF
06.22.22 – How to Hire a Rockstar Insights Team, with Brett Townsend, Director of Consumer Insights, Lowes Companies, Inc. Video | PDF
08.15.22 Interviewing Tips from LinkedIn Hiring Managers with Sabine Lyko, Allison Shoer, LinkedIn Group Managers – Video | PDF
12.18.23 From Layoff to Multiple Offers: 5 tips for Insights Job Seekers, Stephen Griffiths, Research Director, Post Cereal. Video | PDF
Focus on the Insights Sector
5.22.25 The Q Report on Unemployment in the Marketing Research Industry with Marlen Ramirez, Quirk’s Media Video | PDF
5.05.25 ICN Community Panel: Struggles, Shifts, and Strength with Raina Rusnak, Zonzitry Johnson, Bob Goodwin, and Karen Krishfield Video | PDF
4.21.25 The Rising Researchers Study with ICN Researchers with Guest Scott Worthge, Research Director, Quest Mindshare Video | PDF
04.17.25 Career Conversations with Michelle Auguste, Vice President of Global Insights, National Basketball Association, and Justin Hawkins, Senior Manager, Consumer Insights, Kimberly-Clark Video | PDF
7.8.25 Navigating the Future of Research: Insights for Emerging Researchers: Deck (pdf) with Insights Association South Atlantic‘s Terrin Lawrence & ICN Research on Research
08.18.25 The ICN Insights Census with ICN Research on Research leaders Tracy Bills and Aditi Tandon ICN Deck | Recording
12/16/24 ICN Hiring Study Findings: The Job Seeker Perspective Video | PDF Speakers: ICN’s Research on Research Vice President Kahren Kersten & Director of Research Tracy Bills
12/16 ICN Community Success Stories & the ICN Year-in-Review Video | PDF Speakers: The ICN volunteer leadership team and YOU
11.04.24 Ageism in Insights community discussion with ICN VP of Events and Education Melanie Solka and the ICN Research on Research Team Video | PDF
10.10.24 2024 Hiring Study – 1st Focus: Recruiters and Hiring Managers, the ICN Research on Research Team Video | PDF
04.01.24 Insights Career Network: Town Hall – Meet the New ICN leaders PDF
05.06.24 Insights Career Network: Conference Insights Conference Review PDF
9.18.23 2nd Annual Insights Labor Market Report, with Marlen Ramirez and Emily Koenig Hapka, Quirk’s Media Video | PDF
8.7.23 The ICN Hiring Study Results Show, Griffiths, Fowler, Van Niekirk Video | PDF
11.21.22 Ageism in Insights, Brian Fowler, Brin Moore, Bob Goodwin, and Lauren St. James – Video | PDF
07.05.22 How to Break Into Market Research & Balance Industry Volunteering, Frankie Lipinski, Escalant Video | PDF
07.18.22 Career Stories & Greenbook Highlights with Karen Lynch, Head of Content, Greenbook – Video | PDF
09.06.22 Preview: Quirk’s Annual Salary, Compensation & Industry Report, Dan Quirk, Owner/VP Marketing & Product, Quirk’s Media – Video | PDF
04.11.22 – ICN Kick Off Meeting – PDF
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