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Forum: Education and Personal Growth

21-05-2018, 09:04 PM

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Should I pursue a Masters in Finance?

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Posted By yourplaceormine

Should I pursue a Masters in Finance?

Hi everyone, looking to get some valuable and honest opinions on pursuing a master's degree, specifically one in Finance. I graduated last year from a local uni with a degree in business, majoring in...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 10:12 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

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Posted By yourplaceormine

Ah I see, that's good then. Thanks for the...

Ah I see, that's good then. Thanks for the clarification!

Ideally I would still try to take up a couple of classes at night in order to graduate on time, but if not I would most probably have to...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 09:57 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

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Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks again, however I believe that summer...

Thanks again, however I believe that summer internship roles at Unilever and P&G are geared towards 2nd or penultimate year undergrads, and by the time the next summer intake comes around, I would be...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 09:43 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

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Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks. From what the other post I can see...

Thanks. From what the other post I can see exactly how competitive the MA programs are. Promotion and progression is understandably different for each employee in every company, however as for the...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 09:38 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

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Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks a lot for the comprehensive reply. ...

Thanks a lot for the comprehensive reply.

What would be the difference between graduate roles or getting converted from an intern in P&G as compared to direct hires in say, J&J, Mondelez or...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 09:30 PM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

I find that to be true as well, although I have...

I find that to be true as well, although I have seen J&J down for a campus activity once. Their MA program (if they have it) is not well advertised, unlike Unilever for example. With regards to...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 08:59 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

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Posted By yourplaceormine

I hope you don't mind me asking but since you...

I hope you don't mind me asking but since you work in the industry, how is compensation like for marketing roles in the various FMCG companies (both normal roles as well as for the MA program)
...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 08:25 PM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks for the reply. If I were to take up the...

Thanks for the reply. If I were to take up the internship and take a semester off, then I would graduate in December 2017, which would mean that I will have another summer period for another...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 04:53 AM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Overall, As someone that has taken internships in...

Overall, As someone that has taken internships in FMCG companies before, would you then recommend taking up this internship opportunity?

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 04:49 AM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

How much different is the L'oreal MA program if...

How much different is the L'oreal MA program if you were to compare it to others such as those programs from Unilever or gsk for example?

I actually applied for a 6 month internship role with...

Forum: Income and Jobs

12-05-2016, 04:45 AM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Hi there, thanks for your posts! I am aware of...

Hi there, thanks for your posts! I am aware of how stiff the competition is for the MA programs, but as you have mentioned, i'm still willing to give it a shot. I'm not really a FCH kind of student,...

Forum: Income and Jobs

11-05-2016, 12:42 AM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

As you have mentioned that you were converted to...

As you have mentioned that you were converted to a full time employee from an internship, (and I'm not sure if you are currently working in an FMCG company) I hope you don't mind me asking how the...

Forum: Income and Jobs

10-05-2016, 07:36 PM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Hi, thanks for the input. Im a pretty risk...

Hi, thanks for the input. Im a pretty risk adverse person as well, which is why I am in this dilemma now. Not sure if risking 1 semester would be worth it for the off chance of full time employment...

Forum: Income and Jobs

09-05-2016, 11:23 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Yes I am, how would you happen to know that?

Yes I am, how would you happen to know that?

Forum: Income and Jobs

09-05-2016, 11:23 PM

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Marketing internship in FMCG companies

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Posted By yourplaceormine

no it's a different one

no it's a different one

Forum: Income and Jobs

09-05-2016, 07:36 PM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks for the insight. Since J&J does not have...

Thanks for the insight. Since J&J does not have management trainee programs catered for bachelor degree holders, i'm guessing that it wouldn't be worth it to take a semester off for this internship?...

Forum: Income and Jobs

09-05-2016, 07:03 PM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks for the reply. The internship is actually...

Thanks for the reply. The internship is actually at J&J. However this role that I have applied for is a regular internship, not a MA program or a "flagship" internship. I've quizzed the HR regarding...

Forum: Income and Jobs

09-05-2016, 05:54 PM

Replies: 45

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Views: 25,685

Posted By yourplaceormine

Marketing internship in FMCG companies

Hi all,

Applied for marketing internship positions in J&J and L'oreal, and just wanted to get a second opinion on these internships. Basically these are off cycle full time internships (regular...

Forum: Income and Jobs

27-09-2015, 10:11 AM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

I see, well I'm asking as there are some case...

I see, well I'm asking as there are some case competitions whereby the case is released online, and then you just have to meet a deadline to submit it. Not entirely sure if that will allow me to meet...

Forum: Income and Jobs

24-09-2015, 10:42 PM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

wouldn't a first class mean that they are smart...

wouldn't a first class mean that they are smart enough? besides isn't that what most, if not all banks are looking for?

Forum: Income and Jobs

23-09-2015, 06:16 PM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

True, but i've been finding it extremely...

True, but i've been finding it extremely difficult to get a relevant internship without the necessary grades in the first place. Sort of a vicious cycle.

Forum: Income and Jobs

23-09-2015, 10:31 AM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

Thanks for the tip, just wanted to ask how the...

Thanks for the tip, just wanted to ask how the case competitions allow you to stand a better chance at the companies, even if you don't become a finalist or win the competition?

Forum: Income and Jobs

23-09-2015, 10:30 AM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

Hmm would you say that career progression is not...

Hmm would you say that career progression is not guaranteed? Are there people that despite 3-5 years of grinding, get pigeonholed somewhere and don't see progression in their finance career?

Forum: Income and Jobs

23-09-2015, 10:29 AM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

I have personally heard this a lot as well....

I have personally heard this a lot as well. Probably more difficult to break in without necessary connections...

Forum: Income and Jobs

21-09-2015, 10:45 PM

Replies: 20

Career in Finance VS Marketing

Views: 17,611

Posted By yourplaceormine

Firstly id like to thank you for typing out this...

Firstly id like to thank you for typing out this post.
I actually have gone to look around for management associate programs, and im afraid that i may not be able to meet the minimum requirements...

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