Interswitch Group recently hosted the second edition of its annual Interswitch Career Fair, which took place on May 13, 2023, at the Landmark Event Center in Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event, themed ‘The Future of Work’ explored trends around relevant subject matters such as navigating the Nigerian job market, career acceleration in today’s digital age, innovation in the workplace and navigating the world of tech as a woman. The event drew attendees from different professional spaces from across the country seeking career growth opportunities.

The Interswitch Career Fair 2.0, like its antecedent, serves as a platform for career professionals to connect with like-minds and interface with experts in various fields including Finance, Technology, Marketing, and Human Resources, among others. Attendees were exposed to valuable tips on how to stand out at the workplace, and given insights into becoming a part of Interswitch’s recently launched talent community tagged #TalentConnect.

To give a better understanding of Interswitch’s goal, mission, and vision for Africa and Africans, and the prospects that the pioneer technology firm offers, Interswitch’s representatives were on ground to deliver impactful and engaging discourses. These were tailored to aid attendees whose philosophies align with the tech giant’s objective to inspire a prosperous Africa.

Attendees were also treated to panel discussions, presentations, and workshops on various topics relating to career development and growth, featuring industry experts including Franklin Ali, Chief Human Resources Officer, Interswitch Nigeria; Akeem Lawal, MD, Interswitch Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay), Damilola Olokesusi, Co-Founder/CEO Shuttlers; Halima Usman, Divisional Head, Core Operations, Interswitch; Adaobi Okerekeocha, Chief Innovation Officer, Interswitch; Ivie Temitayo-Ibitoye, Head of Employee Relations, Sahara Group and Sikemi Tayo, CEO, Kit for Professionals.

In our relentless pursuit of our goals and to maximize opportunities for attendees, we forged impactful partnerships with industry giants including Google, Udemy, LinkedIn, dbrown Consulting, and the Interswitch Developer Community. These esteemed collaborations expanded the event's reach, granting attendees access to invaluable resources and extensive networks to fuel their career aspirations.

Moreover, the event showcased a job fair segment where attendees had the opportunity to engage directly with company representatives stationed at dedicated booths, fulfilling their career inquiries, and exploring employment prospects at The Switch.

Reflecting on the event's success, Ali emphasized on Interswitch’s unwavering commitment to supporting Nigeria's expanding workforce through initiatives such as the Career Fair.

He expressed pride in the achievements of Interswitch Career Fair 2.0, describing it as a significant milestone “We are committed to empowering talented young people in Nigeria” he declared, emphasizing that the event served as a catalyst for equipping aspiring individuals with the latest industry trends and guiding them toward exceptional opportunities.

With thousands of job seekers in attendance and a chance to join the Interswitch community, many left motivated to pursue their career goals, having gained valuable insights and advice to propel their dreams of kick-starting and accelerating their professional careers.

The success of the Interswitch Career Fair 2.0 is a testament to Interswitch Group's commitment to grooming and nurturing the sharpest and best minds who will in turn become leaders in various sectors of the economy in the future.