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If you want to know more about QA in SaaS and Kraken🐙, this is the video of the day! 👏 Thanks for sharing your experiences at MARMIND Sarah!

Today, I celebrate my 20th work anniversary at #McKinsey & Company… …and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the outstanding colleagues, team members, clients, my dear family, and myself, who all made my professional contributions and personal growth to date possible - THANK YOU! 20 years is a long time and there are already a lot of exciting stories to tell, e.g., …how it is to join the firm as an experienced hire from P&G …how apprenticeship plays a key role for development within teams …how belonging and connectivity is fostered during knowledge days …how it is to create solutions hand-in-hand with clients globally …how it feels writing a book that serves as reference for Industrial Resource Productivity …how enriching it is to relocate and be part of offices in different countries …how fulfilling it is to help build teams & support colleagues with their career …how gratifying teaching and hands-on capability building in our Innovation & Learning Center is …how uniquely personal skills & expertise building is …how important flexibility is to meet both personal and family needs …and how in the end, it is all about the people – the humans – you work with!

As I approach my three-year anniversary at my current job, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey I’ve had. I’ve learned so much and grown both personally and professionally. One question that often crosses my mind is, how do recruiters perceive candidates with diverse experiences in different fields? Does frequent job switching raise any red flags, or can it showcase adaptability and a breadth of skills? I’d love to hear insights from fellow professionals and recruiters! How do you view varied career paths in candidates? Here’s to continued growth and learning! 💪✨

🥳Today marks my 10-year anniversary at Waldom Electronics.   From an internship to global VP of Data & Digital, it's been quite a journey.   In today's world where it's not uncommon to change employers every year or two, many ask me, "Isn't it time for something else?" Here are the top 5 reasons for my loyalty: 1) Passion for the Work: I genuinely enjoy what I do. How do I know? Well, I actually don't mind Mondays! Whether it's watching YouTube videos or reading articles about Data and Digital, it's a passion that extends into my weekends and evenings.   2) Commitment to Self-Development: Waldom has been key in my journey of continuous growth. I completed a 9-month hybrid program at Harvard Business School and recently earned my Executive MBA at IESE. Throughout my tenure, I've consistently stepped outside my comfort zone, expanding my responsibilities and embracing new challenges every day.   3) Pride in Team and Collaboration: I'm proud of my team and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from around the globe. Together, we've achieved great things and continue to innovate.   4) Appreciation from Management: I've been fortunate to work under five different managers, each bringing their own strengths and quirks, but all making me feel valued.   5) Recognition and Contribution: While fair compensation is important, what truly matters is feeling recognized and appropriately rewarded for my contributions to Waldom's success.   🛣️ Excited for the next steps of my journey!

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Last month was my 8-year work anniversary at Avion Agency! 8 years! 🥳 When I started as a 30-year-old intern fresh into a career change, I didn’t think I’d one day be managing director, leading a team of 7 copywriters. A massive thank you to my current and former colleagues and clients – you’ve taught me so much. You make working at Avion fun and enriching. 🙌 A special thank you to Natalie Khoo. You’ve been, and continue to be, an excellent leader, mentor, and friend. 🤗 Allowing myself a moment of reflection, here are 5 things I’ve learned over the last 8 years that have made me a better leader/manager: 1. When giving constructive feedback to team members, always start by asking questions – not making statements. For example, instead of saying “you could’ve done better on the project”, you might say, “how do you think you went with the project? Were there any areas you found challenging?” This allows the receiver to reflect on their performance and creates an openness to listen and take on feedback. 2. Never underestimate the power of recognition and acknowledgement, especially in a team-wide forum. At the end of the day, we’re all trying to do our best, so it’s important to give a deserved shout out for a job well done. 3. If someone stuffs up, speak to them as a human first and a team member second. Big mistakes don’t usually happen in a vacuum. Often there’s something going on in someone’s personal life that has impacted their work. 4. Support people how they like to be supported, not how you like to be supported. It’s obvious, but everyone’s different. Some people like to be set up with everything they need, then left alone to work. Others like regular touchpoints to ask questions and validate their ideas and approach. Learning how to help people get the best out of themselves takes time and effort. 5. A lack of accountability is like termites, it slowly eats away at team-wide culture and performance. Giving someone a ‘free pass’ i.e. letting poor performance go unchallenged, doesn’t help anyone. You miss the opportunity to give someone a chance to learn, know the standards expected, and do better next time. In Kim Scott’s wonderful book, Radical Candor, she calls this ruinous empathy. Do any of these resonate with your experience? Feel free to share something you’ve learned that has made you a better leader. #AvionAgency #Leadership #LeadershipJourney #TeamWork (My first Avion photo. A wrinkled shirt and jeans, oh boy 🤦♂️ )

Today I have been reflecting on the last decade as I celebrate my 10th anniversary working at Eli Lilly. People ask me all the time why I joined Lilly – to which the honest answer is because as a 21-year-old aspiring lawyer, I thought it would be a great differentiator on my law school application and I needed the internship credits to graduate. But now when people ask why I joined Lilly, I usually respond “the better question to ask me is why I’ve stayed”. Coincidentally, it was also almost 10 years ago to the day that I had my 1st date with my future husband, Johnny. I find the two of these things inextricably linked in why I’ve stayed for so long as we build our life together. Below are just a few ways Lilly has had a profound impact on me: 1 – Ability to Take Risks: I have always been drawn to the entrepreneurial side of things but needed the financial stability of a large company. I have been able to take numerous career risks on 7 product launches and across functions without worrying about my paycheck should a drug not make it to market. 2 – Support for Life Priorities: My bosses have trusted and believed that I can put my most important priorities first and still be a great employee and manager. In my current season of life with a 4 & 2 year old, I'm able to leave work at 4pm every day to spend time with my kids without the expectation that I need to then sign on at night(and I don’t take that lightly). I have been able to take much needed time off whether it be for disability for medical reasons, 2 extended maternity leaves with my girls or even when unforeseen life events required me to focus my full attention on my family. I think a lot of companies put bells and whistles on the benefits they provide, but when it comes down to it, Lilly has leaders who invest in their people and work to create environments where they can thrive which means more than any fancy benefits package can provide. 3 – The People: My dad always told me and my brothers that “you are who you surround yourself with” and I have loved being surrounded by some of the smartest scientists, savviest businesspeople, and incredible leaders every single day. Moreso, I have been surrounded by some amazing moms & dads, husbands & wives, and friends that have given me a support system and people to look up to. It pushes me to grow and be better in so many areas of my life. 4 – The Mission: And last, but certainly not least, in the words of one of my favorite writers Ralph Waldo Emerson, “…to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” and working at a place whose mission is to help millions of people through their life changing medicines and to know I’ve played even a tiny part in that has been an absolute privilege that I will never take for granted. This place and its people certainly aren’t perfect, but they have made the last 10 years worth it and I’d choose accepting my first job here over law school all over again.

Happy 6-month work anniversary to me! 🎉 ‘𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯’ 6 months ago today, I made the jump to Birds Eye and what a whirlwind it’s been! I can't believe how quickly time flies when you're learning and growing! Here are some updates on my journey: 1. Ive been immersing myself into an FMCG business, whether that be factory visits, store visits or site visits! 🏭 2. Having career mentoring sessions monthly. I have never had a mentor in any job (as it’s never been offered to me) and I’ve been missing out that’s for sure! 🥳 3. Attending lots of amazing events such as the BFFF Awards Dinner and Barcode Festival 😎 4. Creating meaningful relationships has been a highlight for me. Building strong connections with colleagues and external partners has been incredibly rewarding🫂 5. SO MUCH FOOD! 😍 Here's to more challenges, more growth, and more achievements in the next six months and beyond! 🚀 It seems outgrowing my last job was the best thing that could have happened to me 🤩 #personalassistant #executiveassistant #PA #EA #6monthanniversary #workanniversary #6monthprobation #herestothefuture #careerdevelopment

November 15th marked my 1st work anniversary at Mama's Choice as Research Executive! When I was looking for a job after completing my Master’s degree, I hoped I could continue doing research without pursuing a PhD, because I truly love research but wasn’t ready for more formal education just yet. I also hoped I would still be able to use my English skills so they wouldn't rust. The fact that I was able to fulfill both of these wishes by joining this company as Research Executive is such a blessing! The biggest learning experience for me this year is market research, an area where I had zero prior experience. I’ve gained a new perspective on research, focusing on deep-diving into new insights that help with business continuity. It’s been so much fun! I’ve enjoyed analyzing different data sources and collection methods to assist in marketing and branding, all with the goal of increasing sales while keeping our core values —providing safe and effective products for moms and babies. In addition to market research, I’ve had the chance to apply a bit of what I learned during my Master’s in usability testing. It's been rewarding to actively contribute to developing and improving our products for consumers. Although I can’t go into details, it’s incredibly satisfying to see some of my research cited in product development. I feel like a proud parent watching their child succeed! Not to mention, I've learned so much about the FMCG industry. Transitioning from leasing to FMCG has been a huge growth opportunity. One day, I’m earning a certification in car collections for overdue customers, and the next day, I’m learning about new BPOM regulations for cosmetics research. This shift has really humbled me, helping me understand the importance of adapting to a new industry culture and mindset—especially when it comes to understanding the "products" we’re selling. Plus, I get the privilege of working in FMCG, which means free products! Playing this role has been an absolute blast. I’m truly grateful to everyone who took a chance on me despite my lack of experience. I will continue to work hard to prove that I’m capable of excelling in this role!

As I am approaching what would have been my 10-year work anniversary with my former employer in the next couple of days, it's a poignant moment to reflect on the significant chapter of my career that I shared with the company. While circumstances may have led me on a different path since then, the memories, experiences, and lessons learned during my tenure hold a special place in my professional journey. 😇 Thinking back on my time with my former employer, I recall a multitude of memories and milestones that defined my career during those past years. From my very first day on the job to pivotal projects, team successes, and personal achievements, each moment contributed to my growth and development personally and professionally. Not forgetting the highs and lows, the challenges overcome, and the camaraderie shared with colleagues who became friends. I'd like to believe that my contributions to the company over the span of almost a decade undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the organization and those I've worked with. Whether it was through innovative ideas, stella performance, or mentorship of others, my presence was felt within the workplace. My dedication and commitment to my role helped, one way or the other, drive the company forward and contribute to its success. As I approach what would have been my 10-year work anniversary with my former employer, I take this opportunity to look ahead with optimism and gratitude for the experiences that have shaped me. While my journey may have taken a new direction, the foundation laid during my time with the company continues to influence my professional growth and aspirations. I will embrace the lessons learned, the connections made, and the memories cherished as I embark on the next phase of my career 🙏. Though the milestone of a 10-year work anniversary with my former employer may now be a bittersweet reminder of the past, it serves as a testament to my DEDICATION, RESILIENCE, and CONTRIBUTION in the professional realm. Here's to honoring🎖 the journey that brought me to where I am today and to embracing the future with enthusiasm and open arms. 🌟 💐