1 Foot In: Recent Episodes
Grehg Guang Jin Yeo
If you've been wondering how to get 1 Foot into all things career you're at the right place! Welcome to 1 Foot In.
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a ~200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 9 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across different functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet Daniel, a Product Research Scientist for Nerve Care, in the Research & Development function in P&G; to learn 3 things:
(1) What exactly is Product Research
(2) What are the vast variety of innovative projects that you might get to work on
(3) Who this role is and isn’t suitable for
We also touch on what seems to be Daniel’s and his colleagues' qualifications when applying for the job.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lio-52838127/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Learn more about P&G careers R&D: https://www.pgcareers.com/research-and-development
Learn more about P&G PEAK Assessment: https://downloads.pgwebtools.com/files/global-files/assessments-overview/PEAK_Performance_Assessment_Guide.pdf
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a ~200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 9 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across different functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet Hary a Senior Brand Director & Commercial Leader in the Analytics and Insights function in P&G; to learn 3 things:
(1) What exactly is Analytics and Insights or A&I, and how can a career in A&I look like
(2) Who this role is and isn’t suitable for
(3) What does he look out for when hiring a candidate.
We also discuss the tips and tricks that helped him grow disproportionately when working.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haryono-321xl/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Learn more about P&G careers A&I: https://www.pgcareers.com/career-areas#marketing-cmk
Learn more about P&G PEAK Assessment: https://downloads.pgwebtools.com/files/global-files/assessments-overview/PEAK_Performance_Assessment_Guide.pdf
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a ~200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 9 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across different functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet Jennessa, a Finance Director for Japan, Korea Homecare, in the Finance function in P&G; to learn 3 things:
(1) What exactly is Finance and Accounting or F&A, and how can a career in F&A look like
(2) Who this role is and isn’t suitable for
(3) What does she look out for when hiring a candidate.
We also discuss the tips and tricks that helped her grow disproportionately while working.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennessa-wong-chen-nee-29a8863a/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Learn more about P&G careers F&A: https://www.pgcareers.com/finance-and-accounting
Learn more about P&G PEAK Assessment: https://downloads.pgwebtools.com/files/global-files/assessments-overview/PEAK_Performance_Assessment_Guide.pdf
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a ~200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 9 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across different functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet Sri, the Head of Information Technology for Middle East Africa region, in the Information and Technology division in P&G; to learn 3 things:
(1) What exactly is IT, and how can a career in IT look like
(2) Who this role is and isn’t suitable for
(3) What does she look out for when hiring a candidate
We also had a deep discussion about the advice she had when deciding between career and parenthood, and as well as a startling comment that she received in her journey.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srilakshmi-sanikommu-7423b24/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Learn more about P&G careers Information Technology: https://www.pgcareers.com/informationtechnology
Learn more about P&G PEAK Assessment: https://downloads.pgwebtools.com/files/global-files/assessments-overview/PEAK_Performance_Assessment_Guide.pdf
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a ~200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 9 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across different functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet a Brand Director for Oral Care Korea, in the Brand Marketing function in P&G; to learn 3 things:
(1) What exactly is Brand Marketing, and how can a career in Brand Marketing look like
(2) Who this role is and isn’t suitable for
(3) What does she look out for when hiring a candidate.
We also discuss the tips and tricks that helped her grow disproportionately while working
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanweiling/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Learn more about P&G careers Brand Marketing: https://www.pgcareers.com/brand-management
Learn more about P&G PEAK Assessment: https://downloads.pgwebtools.com/files/global-files/assessments-overview/PEAK_Performance_Assessment_Guide.pdf
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a ~200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 9 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across different functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet Asia Middle East Africa Director of Operations and Customer Intelligence in Product Supply; to learn 3 things:
(1) What complexities exist in P&G product supply everyday
(2) What exactly is Product Supply, and how can a 20 year long career in the function look like
(3) What Product Supply really is, and what it isn't.
We also discuss what she looks out for in a candidate who applies in the Product Supply function.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-ee-108608160/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Learn more about P&G careers Product supply: https://www.pgcareers.com/supply-chain
Learn more about P&G PEAK Assessment: https://downloads.pgwebtools.com/files/global-files/assessments-overview/PEAK_Performance_Assessment_Guide.pdf
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a 200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 10 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across all functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet a Senior Brand Director on Japan Feminine Care & Adult Incontinence; to learn 3 things:
(1) What can a career look like in P&G
(2) Why despite a fulfilling career do people leave P&G
(3) How much can you expect P&G to invest in your career
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a 200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 10 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across all functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet the General Manager of Consumer Healthcare in P&G Asia Middle East Africa Region Aalok Agrawal, to learn 3 things:
(1) The culture of P&G
(2) The challenges due to the culture
(3) Why Wang Lu P&G’s culture is a great fit for her
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
1 Up Media Production & P&G presents Humans of P&G.
P&G is a 200 year old company that owns some of your favorite brands like SK-II, Tide, Downy, Pantene, Febreeze, Gillette and many more, and we’ll learn across 10 episodes to understand what it is exactly like to work here across all functions, and levels.
In this episode, you will meet the General Manager of Consumer Healthcare in P&G Asia Middle East Africa Region Aalok Agrawal, to learn 3 things:
(1) the scale P&G operates
(2) why P&G is rank as the top FMCG employer in Singapore 2022,
(3) What experiences Aalok himself had that made his P&G career exciting
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Learn more about P&G careers: https://www.pgcareers.com/
Industries is a series where we speak to employees within a specific industry to help understand the humans behind their LinkedIn, and through our research & their anecdotes you might learn to appreciate or find an industry that you love.
If you're an undergraduate, curious on what different industries exist & what the experience is like, or an early-to-mid stage career employee searching for another industry to explore - then this series is for you.
In S3 of industries we’ll explore the finance industry, more specifically banks, larger fintech companies to fintech’s start-ups. At the final episode of the series, we’ll have a guest who has been through all 3 segments and will share what is his experience.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- What's it like working in a bank Pt 1.?
- What's it like working in a bank Pt 2.?
- What's it like working in a large Fintech?
- Difference between working in a bank, large Fintech, and start up Fintech? (This episode)
Be ready to learn about the humans behind the finance industry, without stalking and asking for coffee chats yourself!
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
UBS Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-naidu-7ba481152/
Morgan Stanley Trader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saw-le-yong-9271b9135/
JP. Morgan Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenignatiuslee/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
On the ground is a series where we speak to all stages of employees to share their stories that might help you learn how to find & provide the most value to your role & company.
If you are an early-stage career employee, who is wondering if the challenges that you face are experienced by your peers as well, and how to overcome it. Or if you are a mid-stage employee looking to add another tip in your toolbox of tips & tricks - then this series is for you.
In S3 of On the Ground we've gathered 3 employees in the technology industry (Google, expressVPN) to provide perspective on how they start and overcome challenges in their new jobs.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of learning company processes & their experience ramping up to a new job. More importantly we'll also understand how long each of them took to find their footing, so you could benchmark yourself if you're interested.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- How long did they take to learn company processes
- What helped them learn a process faster
- How did they find their own social circle at work
- How did they find an early win at work (This episode)
Be ready to share the pain, joy, but more importantly tips & tricks with the people who are just like you, working professionals who are on the ground.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
HR speaks is a series where we canvass for anonymous guest working in HR & recruitment to understand their point of view when it comes to the hiring process.
If you're an early-stage career seeker, who has some idea what to do, but is still looking for frameworks or advice to become a better applicant. OR you already know what to do, but can’t seem to get any call backs. - then this series is for you.
In S3 of HR Speaks we've gathered 4 HRs working in the tech & consumer industry to provide perspective on the hiring & recruitment process, from cover letter, to resume to networking.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of cover letters, and if HR even reads cover letters? More importantly we'll also understand under what situations can a cover letter be useful for your job applicantion.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- HR Speaks: Are cover letters useful?
- HR Speaks: Does HR read all resumes?
- HR Speaks: Can networking find you a job?
- HR Speaks: What is HR's perspective when your resume comes in? (Today's episode)
Be ready to gain a new perspective, one that you never had before from the people who matter, because for the first time, HR will speak.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Beyond work is a series which talks about everything that lies beyond work; gap years, balancing family, pursuing side hustles, and everything else!
If you're a mid stage career employee who's questioning what's the next stage of career, how to find your passion or even how to impact the world. Or you could be just planning your future, maybe even looking for alternatives in the market - then this series is for you.
Sameer was working in P&G for 17 years, and left as a Vice President in Procter & Gamble (P&G). At that time he handled half a billion dollars, across 9 categories and over 20 brands, with reporting lines of a 100 people, across Hong Kong & Taiwan, and as a father to 2 kids and a beautiful wife.
You would think he left for a new job, but instead he left for life - to take a gap year at age 40 years old at the height of his career. Surprisingly this wasn't the first time that he step away from work to think about life, he did so at age 30 as well.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- Why he took a sabbatical.
- What he learnt in his first sabbatical at age 30.
- Why & how he prepared to take his 2nd sabbatical/ gap year.
- What he learnt from his gap year. (Today's episode)
Be ready to learn with Sameer, without taking all the sabbaticals & gap years, and together we'll discover what lies beyond work.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Sameer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameersrivastav/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Industries is a series where we speak to employees within a specific industry to help understand the humans behind their LinkedIn, and through our research & their anecdotes you might learn to appreciate or find an industry that you love.
If you're an undergraduate, curious on what different industries exist & what the experience is like, or an early-to-mid stage career employee searching for another industry to explore - then this series is for you.
In S3 of industries we’ll explore the finance industry, more specifically banks, larger fintech companies to fintech’s start-ups. At the final episode of the series, we’ll have a guest who has been through all 3 segments and will share what is his experience.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- What's it like working in a bank Pt 1.?
- What's it like working in a bank Pt 2.?
- What's it like working in a large Fintech? (This episode)
- Difference between working in a bank, large fintech, and start up fintech?
Be ready to learn about the humans behind the finance industry, without stalking and asking for coffee chats yourself!
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
UBS Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-naidu-7ba481152/
Morgan Stanley Trader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saw-le-yong-9271b9135/
JP. Morgan Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenignatiuslee/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
On the ground is a series where we speak to all stages of employees to share their stories that might help you learn how to find & provide the most value to your role & company.
If you are an early-stage career employee, who is wondering if the challenges that you face are experienced by your peers as well, and how to overcome it. Or if you are a mid-stage employee looking to add another tip in your toolbox of tips & tricks - then this series is for you.
In S3 of On the Ground we've gathered 3 employees in the technology industry (Google, expressVPN) to provide perspective on how they start and overcome challenges in their new jobs.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of learning company processes & their experience ramping up to a new job. More importantly we'll also understand how long each of them took to find their footing, so you could benchmark yourself if you're interested.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- How long did they take to learn company processes
- What helped them learn a process faster
- How did they find their own social circle at work (This episode)
- How did they find an early win at work
Be ready to share the pain, joy, but more importantly tips & tricks with the people who are just like you, working professionals who are on the ground.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
HR speaks is a series where we canvass for anonymous guest working in HR & recruitment to understand their point of view when it comes to the hiring process.
If you're an early-stage career seeker, who has some idea what to do, but is still looking for frameworks or advice to become a better applicant. OR you already know what to do, but can’t seem to get any call backs. - then this series is for you.
In S3 of HR Speaks we've gathered 4 HRs working in the tech & consumer industry to provide perspective on the hiring & recruitment process, from cover letter, to resume to networking.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of cover letters, and if HR even reads cover letters? More importantly we'll also understand under what situations can a cover letter be useful for your job applicantion.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- HR Speaks: Are cover letters useful?
- HR Speaks: Does HR read all resumes?
- HR Speaks: Can networking find you a job? (Today's episode)
- HR Speaks: What is HR's perspective when your resume comes in?
Be ready to gain a new perspective, one that you never had before from the people who matter, because for the first time, HR will speak.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Beyond work is a series which talks about everything that lies beyond work; gap years, balancing family, pursuing side hustles, and everything else!
If you're a mid stage career employee who's questioning what's the next stage of career, how to find your passion or even how to impact the world. Or you could be just planning your future, maybe even looking for alternatives in the market - then this series is for you.
Sameer was working in P&G for 17 years, and left as a Vice President in Procter & Gamble (P&G). At that time he handled half a billion dollars, across 9 categories and over 20 brands, with reporting lines of a 100 people, across Hong Kong & Taiwan, and as a father to 2 kids and a beautiful wife.
You would think he left for a new job, but instead he left for life - to take a gap year at age 40 years old at the height of his career. Surprisingly this wasn't the first time that he step away from work to think about life, he did so at age 30 as well.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- Why he took a sabbatical.
- What he learnt in his first sabbatical at age 30. (Today's episode)
- Why & how he prepared to take his 2nd sabbatical/ gap year.
- What he learnt from his gap year.
Be ready to learn with Sameer, without taking all the sabbaticals & gap years, and together we'll discover what lies beyond work.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Sameer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameersrivastav/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Industries is a series where we speak to employees within a specific industry to help understand the humans behind their LinkedIn, and through our research & their anecdotes you might learn to appreciate or find an industry that you love.
If you're an undergraduate, curious on what different industries exist & what the experience is like, or an early-to-mid stage career employee searching for another industry to explore - then this series is for you.
In S3 of industries we’ll explore the finance industry, more specifically banks, larger fintech companies to fintech’s start-ups. At the final episode of the series, we’ll have a guest who has been through all 3 segments and will share what is his experience.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- What's it like working in a bank Pt 1.?
- What's it like working in a bank Pt 2.? (This episode)
- What's it like working in a large Fintech?
- Difference between working in a bank, large fintech, and start up fintech?
Be ready to learn about the humans behind the finance industry, without stalking and asking for coffee chats yourself!
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
UBS Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-naidu-7ba481152/
Morgan Stanley Trader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saw-le-yong-9271b9135/
JP. Morgan Analyst: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenignatiuslee/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
On the ground is a series where we speak to all stages of employees to share their stories that might help you learn how to find & provide the most value to your role & company.
If you are an early-stage career employee, who is wondering if the challenges that you face are experienced by your peers as well, and how to overcome it. Or if you are a mid-stage employee looking to add another tip in your toolbox of tips & tricks - then this series is for you.
In S3 of On the Ground we've gathered 3 employees in the technology industry (Google, expressVPN) to provide perspective on how they start and overcome challenges in their new jobs.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of learning company processes & their experience ramping up to a new job. More importantly we'll also understand how long each of them took to find their footing, so you could benchmark yourself if you're interested.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- How long did they take to learn company processes
- What helped them learn a process faster (This episode)
- How did they find their own social circle at work
- How did they find an early win at work
Be ready to share the pain, joy, but more importantly tips & tricks with the people who are just like you, working professionals who are on the ground.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
HR speaks is a series where we canvass for anonymous guest working in HR & recruitment to understand their point of view when it comes to the hiring process.
If you're an early-stage career seeker, who has some idea what to do, but is still looking for frameworks or advice to become a better applicant. OR you already know what to do, but can’t seem to get any call backs. - then this series is for you.
In S3 of HR Speaks we've gathered 4 HRs working in the tech & consumer industry to provide perspective on the hiring & recruitment process, from cover letter, to resume to networking.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of cover letters, and if HR even reads cover letters? More importantly we'll also understand under what situations can a cover letter be useful for your job applicantion.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- HR Speaks: Are cover letters useful?
- HR Speaks: Does HR read all resumes? (Today's episode)
- HR Speaks: Can networking find you a job?
- HR Speaks: What is HR's perspective when your resume comes in?
Be ready to gain a new perspective, one that you never had before from the people who matter, because for the first time, HR will speak.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Our email: 1footin@1upmediapodcast.com
Sponsors:
- Assemble links:
https://t.me/sgCareers
https://t.me/sgTechCareers
https://t.me/sgInternship
https://t.me/sgQuickJobs
- Glints link: https://glints.com/
- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Beyond work is a series which talks about everything that lies beyond work; gap years, balancing family, pursuing side hustles, and everything else!
If you're a mid stage career employee who's questioning what's the next stage of career, how to find your passion or even how to impact the world. Or you could be just planning your future, maybe even looking for alternatives in the market - then this series is for you.
Sameer was working in P&G for 17 years, and left as a Vice President in Procter & Gamble (P&G). At that time he handled half a billion dollars, across 9 categories and over 20 brands, with reporting lines of a 100 people, across Hong Kong & Taiwan, and as a father to 2 kids and a beautiful wife.
You would think he left for a new job, but instead he left for life - to take a gap year at age 40 years old at the height of his career. Surprisingly this wasn't the first time that he step away from work to think about life, he did so at age 30 as well.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- Why he took a sabbatical.
- What he learnt in his first sabbatical at age 30. (Today's episode)
- Why & how he prepared to take his 2nd sabbatical/ gap year.
- What he learnt from his gap year.
Be ready to learn with Sameer, without taking all the sabbaticals & gap years, and together we'll discover what lies beyond work.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Sameer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameersrivastav/
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Sponsors:
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- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Industries is a series where we speak to employees within a specific industry to help understand the humans behind their LinkedIn, and through our research & their anecdotes you might learn to appreciate or find an industry that you love.
If you're an undergraduate, curious on what different industries exist & what the experience is like, or an early-to-mid stage career employee searching for another industry to explore - then this series is for you.
In S3 of industries we’ll explore the finance industry, more specifically banks, larger fintech companies to fintech’s start-ups. At the final episode of the series, we’ll have a guest who has been through all 3 segments and will share what is his experience.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- What's it like working in a bank? (This episode)
- What's it like working in a bank?
- What's it like working in a large Fintech?
- Difference between working in a bank, large fintech, and start up fintech?
Be ready to learn about the humans behind the finance industry, without stalking and asking for coffee chats yourself!
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
HSBC Private Banking Graduate Analyst LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-looi/
DBS Consumer Brand Marketing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenting-chen-092582102/
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Sponsors:
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- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
On the ground is a series where we speak to all stages of employees to share their stories that might help you learn how to find & provide the most value to your role & company.
If you are an early-stage career employee, who is wondering if the challenges that you face are experienced by your peers as well, and how to overcome it. Or if you are a mid-stage employee looking to add another tip in your toolbox of tips & tricks - then this series is for you.
In S3 of On the Ground we've gathered 3 employees in the technology industry (Google, expressVPN) to provide perspective on how they start and overcome challenges in their new jobs.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of learning company processes & their experience ramping up to a new job. More importantly we'll also understand how long each of them took to find their footing, so you could benchmark yourself if you're interested.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- How long did they take to learn company processes (1 of 4)
- What helped them learn a process faster (2 of 4)
- How did they find their own social circle at work (3 of 4)
- How did they find an early win at work (4 of 4)
Be ready to share the pain, joy, but more importantly tips & tricks with the people who are just like you, working professionals who are on the ground.
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- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
HR speaks is a series where we canvass for anonymous guest working in HR & recruitment to understand their point of view when it comes to the hiring process.
If you're an early-stage career seeker, who has some idea what to do, but is still looking for frameworks or advice to become a better applicant. OR you already know what to do, but can’t seem to get any call backs. - then this series is for you.
In S3 of HR Speaks we've gathered 4 HRs working in the tech & consumer industry to provide perspective on the hiring & recruitment process, from cover letter, to resume to networking.
In this episode, we'll explore the topic of cover letters, and if HR even reads cover letters? More importantly we'll also understand under what situations can a cover letter be useful for your job applicantion.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- HR Speaks: Are cover letters useful? (1 of 4)
- HR Speaks: Does HR read all resumes? (2 of 4)
- HR Speaks: Can networking find you a job? (3 of 4)
- HR Speaks: What is HR's perspective when your resume comes in? (4 of 4)
Be ready to gain a new perspective, one that you never had before from the people who matter, because for the first time, HR will speak.
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- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Beyond work is a series which talks about everything that lies beyond work; gap years, balancing family, pursuing side hustles, and everything else!
If you're a mid stage career employee who's questioning what's the next stage of career, how to find your passion or even how to impact the world. Or you could be just planning your future, maybe even looking for alternatives in the market - then this series is for you.
Sameer was working in P&G for 17 years, and left as a Vice President in Procter & Gamble (P&G). At that time he handled half a billion dollars, across 9 categories and over 20 brands, with reporting lines of a 100 people, across Hong Kong & Taiwan, and as a father to 2 kids and a beautiful wife.
You would think he left for a new job, but instead he left for life - to take a gap year at age 40 years old at the height of his career. Surprisingly this wasn't the first time that he step away from work to think about life, he did so at age 30 as well.
For 4 episodes, 1 per month, we'll dive into:
- Why he took a sabbatical.
- What he learnt in his first sabbatical at age 30.
- Why & how he prepared to take his 2nd sabbatical/ gap year.
- What he learnt from his gap year.
Be ready to learn with Sameer, without taking all the sabbaticals & gap years, and together we'll discover what lies beyond work.
Connect with me :) https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeo-guang-jin-723b60aa/
Sameer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameersrivastav/
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- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks
Eugene is working as the Senior Director - Palm Sustainability, ESG, Chemicals & Tropical Oil Sourcing (At the time of this recording).
If there's anyone who is able to share about P&G that's Eugene - he has been working for over 16 years with over 6 rotations in P&G.
These rotations so far includes, purchasing manager injection molding where he was promoted to senior purchasing manager. He rotated to a senior purchasing manager role resins & masterbatch before being promoted to purchasing director. He then move to the category & market strategy team as a director before expanding his scope from just Asia to Europe + Asia.
In Dec 2019 he was finally promoted as a Senior Director.
What's also great is that he is seated within the talent council which gives him the bird's eye view to most hiring decisions made.
As such, today is a special episode where we ask all the question's that you never dared to ask senior management on hiring. For example:
- What skills is P&G looking for when hiring
- What is P&G doing to attract & retain talent
- What is P&G's competitive advantage vs all other FMCGs (amongst many other questions)
Survey Link: shorturl.at/imtAS
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TalentTribe Asia is in the business of telling insider stories of other companies.
They are a part of Accelerating Asia Cohort Batch 1, with a star-studded team including the ex Valedictorian of Singapore Management University. Within a span of 5 years they are serving clients like Shopee, GIC, Sephora and many more.
But here's the thing, they never really told their inside story like how they do for other companies.
Because guess what! They had no external party like themselves to tell the stories independently.
Until now.
TalentTribe Asia has opened their doors to 1 Foot In to tell their hidden stories, through a 4 part series.
Prepare to listen to the trials and tribulations of starting up which includes - figuring out culture, talking to employees about their insecurities, and what everyone thinks about their boss!
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TalentTribe Asia is in the business of telling insider stories of other companies. They have kindly opened their doors to 1 Foot In to tell their hidden stories, through a 4 part series.
This is episode 3.
TalentTribe Asia is a start up, and that means that they'll get gritty. But what does gritty even mean?
We'll learn the schedules of the founders, and listen to the grittiest moments shared by all the employees.
And we'll ask them if they actually enjoy it.
In Keyhole: TalentTribe, be prepare to listen to the trials and tribulations of starting up which includes - figuring out culture, talking to employees about their insecurities, and what everyone thinks about their boss!
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TalentTribe Asia is in the business of telling insider stories of other companies. They have kindly opened their doors to 1 Foot In to tell their hidden stories, through a 4 part series.
This is episode 4 (final).
TalentTribe Asia is a start up, and that means that employees get close interactions with the founders. It also means that they get to form an accurate opinion working with them.
We'll learn what the employees opinions are of their founders.
And we'll see if the founder's opinion of themselves is the same.
In Keyhole: TalentTribe, be prepare to listen to the trials and tribulations of starting up which includes - figuring out culture, talking to employees about their insecurities, and what everyone thinks about their boss!
Link to share opinion: https://bit.ly/3pb7mCh
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TalentTribe Asia is in the business of telling insider stories of other companies. They have kindly opened their doors to 1 Foot In to tell their hidden stories, through a 4 part series.
This is episode 2.
TalentTribe Asia's 6 pillar of culture is (1) Begin with a beginner's mind. (2) Possess a growth mindset. (3) Focus on what moves the needle. (4) Take pride in your work. (5) Go beyond. (6) Care deeply for our users.
But it wasn't always so clear, in fact it took a bunch of mistakes, some childhood reminisce and some successes that led to the 6 pillars.
Today we learnt how did they form.
In Keyhole: TalentTribe, be prepare to listen to the trials and tribulations of starting up which includes - figuring out culture, talking to employees about their insecurities, and what everyone thinks about their boss!
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WerkWerkSG Telegram: https://t.me/werkwerksg
Johan is working as the Chief Revenue Officer in NAILBITER (at the time of this recording).
Many things were going well for Johan; he started his first 6 years of his career as a brand marketer in 2 of the biggest FMCGs in Belgium - Danone & Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABInBev). He learnt alot, and when tested he proved himself capable by winning a start up competition held by Nokia, which began his life as a start up founder.
But here is where the fairy tale ends.
His start up had to weather the 2008 financial crisis, and learn to scale up rapidly. It was the latter that killed the start's premature 5 year life.
He then worked in eyeka by InSites Consulting as the Global Business Director Co-Creation before landing in Affinova, Inc as a Vice President Strategic Account Development Asia Pacific. He was promoted to Senior Vice President before Affinova was acquired by Nielsen where he will spend the next 5 and a half years working as the Managing Director across different markets from Singapore to Europe.
It was then that he met his colleagues back from Affinova Inc. where he learnt that they are starting a new company NAILBITER.
Today we'll learn the incredible details behind his LinkedIn, and the through of sorrow along the way.
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Juntong was certain that he wanted to do finance growing up.
I mean, why else would he have applied to every single finance internship he could find, before University (that's right BEFORE university).
And why else would he chase an OCBC commodities summer analyst, and specialise in finance in University.
But a chance encounter with a mentor in that very OCBC internship sowed the seeds for his pivot into Tech. What followed was more serendipity; applying to Grab as a Business Intern for Grab Financial Group, and then as a Business Intern in Google.
He was converted, but his story joining Google was a roller-coaster of company reorg that had him retrenched, and rehired all in a span of 90 days.
This is the true story behind all his pivots, behind his LinkedIn that eventually lead him to be a Google Account Manager (at the time of this recording).
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for him from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter Google.
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Justin is working as an Expert Partner in Bain & Company (at the time of this recording).
Justin was always interested in consulting, in fact in his final year in University he was certain that the big 3 consulting companies was his dream.
You might think he had a smooth journey since he is in Bain & Company now, but that took 17 years of work.
In fact he didn't make it to consulting upon graduating, and was rejected by every consulting firm there is.
He started in MLC Limited as an Advertising Campaign Manager, before moving to Young & Rubicam as a Business Manager. After, he really cut his teeth in marketing/advertising in Wunderman where he left as a Regional Account Director. He moved to LinkedIn for a quick stint before entering Facebook. In Facebook he supercharged his learning again, and left as an industry head - CPG, Retail, Travel, Financial Services, Media and Entertainment.
That was when he entered Bain & Company as a Vice President, APAC Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Practice Head. In just 2 years he was promoted as 1 of 2 Expert Partner in Bain & Company.
Today we'll learn the intimate details behind his LinkedIn, and the heartbreaks along the way.
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Dylan is working as the VP of HR in Adidas (at the time of this recording).
Despite being a dean's list graduate he decided to work in a fairly obscure company - The Swiss Management Forum Singapore.
His priority was to learn, and after which he went to The Fullerton Hotel & The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore, before entering Starwood.
From there he had a brief stint in The Lo & Behold Group before entering Sephora as the Regional Human resources Director. He left Sephora as the VP of HR in South East Asia & Pacific before making it to Adidas as the VP of Human Resources.
While it seemed almost incredibly easy for him to make industry pivots, it was anything but. He learnt it the hard way, when he couldn't find an opening to pivot even as the head of HR in Starwood.
Today we'll learn the intimate details behind his LinkedIn.
And for those of you considering if Adidas is the right place for you - you should know that Adidas has been in the Top-5 -companies-to-work-in-list for many years.
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Kelvin is the Valedictorian of SMU's Class of 2019 Business School.
You would expect a perfect resume, but he actually got his first serious internship in Yr 3 of university.
You would not expect that he actually applied to Bain & Company as an intern but was rejected within the 1st round.
This is the true story behind what's on his LinkedIn that eventually lead him to be a Bain & Company Senior Associate Consultant (at the time of this recording).
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for him from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter Bain & Company.
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Daphne is not from the big 3 universities in Singapore.
But instead of shying away from that, she spoke candidly about the challenges being in a private university UOL.
A big part of what helped was networking, and she eventually got into a bulge bracket bank like UBS despite having no prior banking experience. Today she shares how she used networking, and reveals the awkward truths of how challenging networking can be.
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for her from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter UBS.
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Vineet is working as a Director of Research & Insights at Havas (at the time of this recording). Havas is part of the big 6 media agencies.
Vineet is surprisingly a chemical engineering major, who experienced an internship in a market research agency. That changed his perspective, and he challenged himself to grow beyond his parent's pressures, to pursue a career that he really likes.
He started his journey in Taylor Nelson Sofres, as an Senior Research Executive, then moved to MediaCom as a Senior Business Manager, Senior Manager Insights before Havas. In Havas he was a Senior Manager, before Associate Director Research & Insights, and now Director of Research & Insights.
All this while he never left the grueling agency life, and today we'll find out why.
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Clement messed up his university grades, and had to struggle with it throughout university.
He also spent most of his free time having fun, so his resume was pretty bare when it matters.
Yet he eventually got into Accenture as a Business Analysts, and today he shares all the interesting tips that got him there - including (1) Method Acting, and (2) Using Empathy stories.
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for him from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter Accenture.
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Keith is the Valedictorian of NTU's Class of 2019 Business School.
To our surprise his job hunting is as tough if not tougher than most of us.
In fact he was rejected for a job that he spent 2 years preparing for, and had failed conversions in his internships.
This is the heart retching story - the truth behind what's on his LinkedIn that eventually lead him to be a HSBC Private Banking Graduate Analyst (at the time of this recording).
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for him from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter HSBC.
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Brian Go is working as a Marketing Lead in Shopee (at the time of this recording)
He started his journey in Shopee Singapore, as an Associate, Campaign Management and spent/spending the rest of his career within the e-commerce industry.
He was promoted as Senior Associate, Brand & Product Marketing before he left to Zalando Germany, Global Sales Marketing. After 2 years he returned to Shopee Philippines as a Marketing Lead.
Behind all his career moves actually lie very human reasons & decisions.
And today we'll share what's behind his Linkedin to you.
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Ashley at the time of this recording is working in Decathlon as a Omni-channel sport Leader
But she wasn't always aiming to be in a sporting goods company/retailer.
She started her journey wanting to be a creative, and created her own portfolio. After a stint in creatives she went on to work in BTS, and Fuji Xerox before finding her way into Decathlon.
Today she shares the story behind her LinkedIn, and how she entered these different roles by proving with actions.
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for her from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter Decathlon.
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Veena has experience in Tech - coming from Redmart by Lazada & now in Capgemini.
But she is a life sciences major.
You've been hearing alot about NOC across our episodes, and for Veena it was her ticket into the world of tech & startups. But the journey there required her to sell herself on things that she never had before.
And this is her story on discovering her self-worth, which will hurt.
Tune in to learn - Tips & Tricks that work for her from resume, cover letter & interviews to enter Redmart & Capgemini.
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Disclaimer: Redmart is acquired by Lazada and now a part of Lazada.
Jie Lun Ong is working as a Director of Ventures APAC in Plug and Play.
He started his journey in a prestigious bank - Standard Chartered.
Having graduated from NUS NOC cohort Shanghai 11, he always knew that he had an affinity with the start up world. After Standard Chartered he quickly returned back to his passion, experimenting with start ups before landing a role as SPH Plug and Play accelerator program.
That opened up an opportunity to land a role as a Manager Operations APAC in Plug and Play, where he made it as a Director Ventures APAC in 3 years.
This is his journey story.
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Ysabelle is working as a Junior Product Manager.
Starting a full-time job as a junior product manager is tough, typically you would need work experience before entering.
It might be tougher, if you're a communications graduate.
But Ysabelle manage to make that leap, not without acknowledging some tough realities. For one she learnt that her dream of being a writer should remain as a dream, and to learn how to grow where you are planted is critical.
What happened next was a whole load of existential crisis, from picking up research as a research assistant in NTU, working as a product management intern in Zalora to Product & Business Development in HelloHolo.
That was when she converted and now work in Zalora as a Junior Product Manager.
Want to learn how to make it as a product manager? She shares the specific resume & cover letter tips to do so.
So tune in!
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Yan Ting is working as a GrabRewards Revenue Strategy Associate.
She started her journey into the business world by joining Pharmacy in National University of Singapore.
Yes. Pharmacy.
After a telling encounter with a microscope, Yan Ting began thinking a lot more about life, and what she wants to achieve. What happened next was a whole load of prioritization, and an eclectic internship journey from a Management Intern in Transfer Pricing in KPMG, to Business Development in JERA & Shopee.
That was when she finally landed in Grab's strategy team.
Want to learn how to make it to Grab? She shares that having the right network might just help you get there!
So tune in!
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Vanessa Yeo Barger is working as the Vice President of Brand in Love, Bonito.
She started her journey graduating fresh from RMIT university in Singapore. With sheer grit she went from being a marketing assistant in Estee Lauder Group, brand manager asia for Triumph International to brand and community manager Lululemon.
She decided to take a break and live dangerously during this period, prioritizing life over work as a brand & social media consultant for base athletica. After 2 years is when she pivoted to Love, Bonito a company with a sense of purpose just like Vanessa.
Throughout her journey, she experienced both society's and her own perception's that she thought might limit her journey. Today she has learnt that it does not, and focuses on busting barriers that woman have in the work place.
So tune in, you will not want to miss this episode on how she got to Vice President of Brand in Love, Bonito, all while being a full-time mother of 2.
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Hongzhou is working in PayPal as a Risk Underwriting Analyst.
He started his journey just after army, being inspired by a friend who is driven. He landed in Deloitte as a Tax Assistant, then went to EY as an Audit Intern, Nestle as a Finance Intern before starting his full time role in PetroChina International as a Credit Risk Executive.
It was there being exposed to markets and investments that he found PayPal to be a company that he would love to be in and applied as a Risk Underwriting Analyst.
His secret? Cover Letters, and today he will share how exactly did his journey go and the cover letter tips that works for him to get there.
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Juden kickstarted University Yr 1 with loads of fun, and loads of set backs. He had a university class of below 2nd Lower, and ended Yr 1 without a single internship.
Fast forward to today, he is now in Unilever working as an assistant manager. His path here was fraught with challenges that brought him to the US in a NTU OEP program, and over 4 internships.
Today you will hear his incredible story, that made him who he is today.
Darren is an economics student that made it to J.P. Morgan.
He struggled to find an internship, in fact in Year 1 he could not get any and had to content working in Zara as a retail staff.
But he was not disappointed, and focused on what he can learn from Zara. The soft skills lead him to KPMG, Nielsen, and finally Bloomberg where his career kicked off.
Tune in to listen to how he made it to J.P Morgan as an Analyst.
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Mark was pretty playful growing up, in fact in University he lived a frivolous life.
All that changed when a family event struck.
Since then he has adopted a lifelong learning attitude. He strived hard, built his confidence and eventually landed in Mandom Corporation, the parent company of Gatsby.
So if you want to learn more about how the event changed his life, how he took control of his frivolous habits and found his calling in Mandom corporation then give this podcast a listen!
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Wilnel is someone who thought the university she came from will affect her chances, but she grew into someone who found her own footing. She did so with a change in mindset and attitude.
Tune in to hear how she overcame her insecurities and become more confident of herself. She will also shared more about Accenture's culture and what she would do differently.
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Ashlea got her first few internships always through networking, yet she is an introvert. Here's how she did it!
Have a strong support network as it gives you courage to try new things.
Make as many connections as you can. You can pick up a few things from them.
Start planning early so that you are prepared ahead.
Pick the basket of expertise you are better and develop your skills.
Enjoy the conversations when you are networking. Be genuine.
From a shy individual to an outspoken lady now, Ashlea overcame her fear of social interaction & is now part of EY's family!
If you want to know more, give this podcast a listen!
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NingZhen did a lot of university wrong - she only wanted to play & have fun. What followed was a turbulent journey of disappointment and hustling to find her role in the corporate landscape.
Today, she bares it all and reveals the naivety she had, and all the subsequent challenges.
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Cheryl is an introvert that decided at some point to never let her introversion stop her. By putting herself out there into the unknown over and over again she managed to secure her 1st internship through networking session.
Today she will share how she did so, and the unique feature in her online resume that helped.
Gerald did badly for A level's and really struggled with finding his footing in the corporate world.
He eventually made it to SIM, and decided not to let past failures haunt him, or future stereotypes to tie him down. Instead he focus on coming into each role as an equal with anyone.
If you want to learn more about how Gerald push past his failures, and found his place in Mastercard then give this podcast a listen!
Wenting started her university life in HR & Accounting as a degree. Certainly with these 2 options you would expect her to pursue a career in either.
She did not. And she has not looked back since.
Today we will learn (1) how her internship experience gave her the confidence to make the leap of faith, (2) what her role entails, and (3) any tips she have learnt along the way!
Saw Le Yong is the valedictorian of NUS business graduate class of 2019.
But not all valedictorian flies by university without hardship, and today you would learn the reality he faced when he was schooling. From seeking affirmation through a coveted investment banking internship to discovering what he truly loved at 6 am on the train.
Ryan did a lot of university right - he had about 3 internships under his belt, but despite so he graduate jobless as an accounting grad.
All he had was an upcoming internship in Gojek.
That internship would change his trajectory forever. Today, he bares it all and reveals the mistakes he has made, and all the things he could have done to prevent it.
Srid enjoys challenging himself, and at some point realised that impossible is nothing.
He went from a teaching assistant in SMU, summer analyst in UBS, to a start up called Circles.Life. Eventually he found that having so many interests makes him suitable for a management trainee role in a company he loves - Adidas.
Today she will share the tips that worked for him, specifically he has a frame work called the Know 3s. And today you will get to know him!
Janel is an introvert that decided at some point to never let her introversion stop her from getting to where she wants to be. The key? Put yourself out there into the unknown, and
just start building genuine connections.
Today she will share how she did so, through her case competitions and internships. She will put all her insecurities out there to be heard, and will even openly share a failure that she experienced.
Hong Kiat is an individual that struggled with academics all his life. In university it is critical to securing a full-time role, but he managed to get not just a job, but a job that he wanted. The key? Playing to your strengths.
Today he will share how he did so, through his case competitions and internships. He will even provide actual examples of how to stay relevant despite being a beginner through social media.
Regine Teo has a 50% success rate (avg 5%) in getting job interviews. The key? Designing your resume against the company or industry.
Today she will share how she did so, for the media industry in CNBC, tourism industry in Horus Development & Consulting, and to the e-commerce industry to Deliveroo & Foodpanda.
Elston Sam was a fairly ordinary NTU university undergraduate who had always struggled with mandarin.
Today, he shares how networking and personalization enabled him to not only clinch a product manager role in Grab (Singapore), but also an internship in Airbnb (China).
If you've been wondering how to get into the doors of the top/fastest growing companies/economies in the world, you're at the right place! Welcome to 1 foot in, a podcast where you will be introduced to you an individual who have gotten 1 foot straight through these doors. You will know who they are, what are their value systems & most importantly learn on works for them to get them in.