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Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

Fast Moving Consumer Goods FMCG ( (

Fast-moving consumer goods, or FMCG, is a sector that encompasses products with a quick shelf turnover, such as toiletries, cosmetcs, processed food, detergents and plastc goods.

Many graduates are atracted to careers in this sector because there’s constant growth in the consumer market, and therefore plenty of room for progression.

FMCG companies require graduates from many disciplines due to the wide selecton of roles available within the industry.

You’ll need…

• Good interpersonal skills • Communicaton skills • Commercial awareness • To be a team player • Problem-solving skills

Types of employers

Large companies that manufacture FMCG products, such as: • Detergent manufacturers • Cosmetc companies • Pharmaceutcal companies • Food and drinks companies Types of jobs

• Food technology (developing and improving existng food products) • Sales • Supply chain management • Marketng • Research and development • Human resources

Job-hunting tips

• Once graduates have identfed the companies that they plan to apply with, they should conduct research on their individual brands • Pay special atenton to advertsing campaigns, and make sure a good understanding of all the company’s products are in mind before turning in the applicaton forms

Work experience

Some companies ofer three-month summer internships, while others ofer year-long placements. Check out individual company websites to see what’s on ofer.

Deadlines

Like most other companies, FMCG employers launch recruitment drives around the months of August and September. However, many companies also accept applicatons year-round.

Did you know?

In the new normal, FMCG trends in Asia include increased price sensitvity, higher digital engagement and a redefniton of brand purpose in companies.

Most popular employers

1. Unilever 2. Nestlé 3. Procter & Gamble 4. Johnson & Johnson 5. L’Oréal 6. POKKA Corporaton (Singapore)

Pte Ltd 7. Dyson 8. Asia Pacifc Breweries 9. LVMH 10.BRAND’S

Source: Singapore Graduate Barometer 2021 editon

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