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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 forWe 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-developmentLearn 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-accountingLearn 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-cmkLearn 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-managementLearn 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-chainLearn 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/informationtechnologyLearn 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 different 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 different functions, and levels.In this episode, you will meet a Product Supply Manager in P&G, Wang Lu, to learn 3 things:(1) The culture of P&G(2) The challenges due to the culture(3) Why Wang Lu thinks 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 different 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 ranked 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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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 workBe 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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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 workBe 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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://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/sgCareershttps://t.me/sgTechCareershttps://t.me/sgInternshiphttps://t.me/sgQuickJobs- Glints link: https://glints.com/- TalentTribe: http://bit.ly/tt-tracks