Career Networking Day 2012: February 2012

Wednesday 29 February 2012

Procter & Gamble (Gold sponsor)

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a Fortune 500 American multinational corporation headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio and manufactures a wide range of consumer goods. In 2011, P&G recorded $82.6 billion dollars in sales. Fortune magazine ranked P&G at fifth place of the "World's Most Admired Companies" list, which was up from sixth place in 2010.

Did you know P&G products are enjoyed over 4 billion times a day in over 180 countries, making us perhaps the two most successful letters on the planet? With the strongest portfolio of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Gain®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun® and Fusion®, our goal is to improve life daily through our products, people, and initiatives.

P&G entered Asia in 1935 with the acquisition of the Philippine Manufacturing Company, and has since expanded its presence to 36 countries across Asia. Today P&G has on-the-ground operations in 14 countries in Asia, with its regional headquarters based in Singapore.

The P&G community consists of about 138,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide, of which more than 19,000 are in 14 countries/markets across Asia, i.e. Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

At P&G, we continually aim to attract, recruit, reward, and advance the finest people in the world. P&G people get involved – with their workplace, their community, their planet, people in need, and each other. So if you're looking for a company whose actions reflect its principles and values and whose people continually expect, contribute, and do more, P&G is a very exciting choice.

By beginning your career at P&G, you'll enjoy:

· > Leadership & Responsibility from Day 1

· > Challenging & Innovative Work Every Day

· > The Best Training & Career Development

· > Opportunities to Customize Your Career

· > Global Leadership with a Social Conscience

As a "build from within" organization, we see 95% of our people start at an entry level and then progress and prosper throughout the organization. This not only creates many wonderful opportunities to grow and advance, it creates a special camaraderie among fellow P&Gers, many of whom came up through the ranks together.

Here, we want you to get your career off to a fast start. That's why we don't have any rotational development programs or gradual ramping-up periods. From day one, you'll help develop or support exciting brands you know while working on projects that have a direct impact on our global, $82.6 billion business.

What's more, you won't get lost in the shuffle of a big, huge organization (even though we are one). We operate under the belief that everyone's desk is a help desk. This means you'll work with truly brilliant innovators who are not only tops in their field – they're approachable, friendly, and happy to take the time to mentor, teach, and pass on their experience.

Monday 27 February 2012

Masan Group (Gold sponsor)

Masan Group TodayTo date, Masan Group has a market capitalization of approximately US$3 billion and we are the 2nd largest listed stock in Vietnam – largest for a private sector company. Our businesses include Masan Consumer, Techcombank and Masan Resources which are leading companies in the consumer products, financial services and resources sectors respectively. We are establishing our regional office at OUE Bayfront, Singapore, by the 2nd quarter of 2012.

At Masan Group, professionals are encouraged to think like scientists – to be deeply analytical, to process data for informed decision-making, and to develop core beliefs about our surroundings and how to change them; to dream like artists – to be passionate about creating, to have a vision and push the boundaries of perceived limits; and to execute like generals – to demonstrate leadership and to be relentless about getting things done.

Our strategy is driven by our view of Vietnam’s opportunities as Southeast Asia’s fastest growing economy. We believe Vietnam’s true value lies in its domestic consumption potential and untapped natural resources. To unlock the country’s potential will require a unique approach to business building in emerging and frontier markets.

This approach entails competing in scalable sectors where a local private sector player can be a champion vis-à-vis state-owned enterprises and multinationals, having professional management and reputable partners, cultivating local access and execution capabilities, and focusing on risk management and capital allocation. Our company has aspired to apply this approach, which we have called the Masan Way.

To find out more about Masan Group please visit our booth at Career Networking Day.

Website: http://masangroup.com/

Friday 24 February 2012

Jabil (Gold sponsor)

Jabil expanded its Asia presence with the addition of a facility in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam on 8 May 2007. Located in Saigon Hi-Tech Park (“SHTP”), the new 55,000 square-feet facility (expandable to 120,000 square feet) was operational in June 2007. While the initial investment will be up to $US 30 million, Jabil expects the location to grow in importance over time and make its total investment in SHTP up to $US 100 million.

Location F02, Lot I4 Le Van Viet Street , Saigon Hi-Tech Park, District 9

Operations Since summer 2007

Total capital US $100 Million

Floor Space 200K sq ft

Capabilities Printed Circuits Boards Assembly, System Integration and Direct Fulfillment serving 5 Multi-National customers in high technology products and the customer base is expanding aggressively..

Jabil invests in “State-Of-The-Art” manufacturing technologies and equipment are invested to ensure high production quality at a consistent basis. Our employees are our assets and are well trained to ensure that they can perform their task.

Jabil is developing Vietnam as a production-for-export location, to become one of the largest factories in Asia and the world’s leading manufacturing services provider. Vietnam offers a globally competitive cost base, a strong workforce and provides good balance to our Asia footprint. Jabil is a strategic partner to some of the world’s most trusted brands and it is our role to anticipate and deliver solutions to meet customers’ business needs and priorities. Long term, Jabil believes Vietnam will be an integral part of our customers global supply chain.

In anticipation for growth, Jabil have acquired a piece of land about 3 kilometers from the current site and is building a new modern factory with a size of more than 263,000 square feet. Construction is targeted to be completed and operational by September 2012.

Jabil’s presence in Vietnam created benefits and opportunities to both sides. It helps to develop the company’s global supply chain and at the same time to make Vietnam a more competitively position in the country’s mission to attract high tech investment.

Wednesday 22 February 2012

British American Tobacco (Platinum sponsor)

British American Tobacco is the world’s most international tobacco group with 250+ brands sold in 180+ markets. With more than 100 years of history, we are proud to have strong business performance and responsibilities to the world’s communities.

Our Management Trainee Programme is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders from the most talented graduates, via structured learning and development with a global standard of excellence. Management trainees will be equipped with: