Navigating Career Pivots: Insider Insights to Land Your Dream Job

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About the Programme

Embark on a transformative journey in our talk, 'Navigating Career Pivots: Insider Insights to Land Your Dream Job,' featuring a compelling panel discussion. Join industry veterans including former hiring managers in tech, seasoned recruiters, and individuals who have successfully navigated career pivots across diverse industries and roles. Gain invaluable insights into the nuances of career transitions, from optimising resumes to acing interviews. Delve into real-life success stories and learn firsthand from those who have thrived in their new career paths.

Moderator

Lindy Heng

Lindy has more than 15 years of global experience in strategy and business development across Government and Tech. She is currently the Founder of Jump Mentors, which aims to empower young to mid-career professionals to find careers they love and to pursue non-linear career moves. Prior to this, Lindy led the Greater China team at Meta focusing on customer success and improving advertiser compliance with trust and safety policies. 

Panelists

Ye Chenghao

Chenghao is currently the Head of Maintenance Engineering Centre at SMRT Trains Ltd. Schooled as an Aerospace Engineer, Chenghao's career ventured from engineering work as a Defence Science & Technology Agency, industry promotion in the Singapore Economic Development Board, to being the Singapore Country Manager in Boeing supporting defence aftermarket services before transiting into the railway industry. As an avid learner, explorer and a people oriented individual who finds fulfilment in working with others to achieve common goals, Chenghao has navigated numerous career pivots successfully and kept "work" meaningful and enriching for himself throughout the years.

Kachi Nguyen

Kachi is a seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience in hiring for the best talents across various functions and industries. Kachi also finds great fulfilment in connecting people with their dream jobs by helping them navigate career development and preparing them to be their best in the job search and career journey. Kachi currently leads international and leadership hiring at Lenskart / Owndays eyewear group and previously recruited for Meta for APAC business & tech functions.

Priyanka Nath

Priyanka is a fractional CMO and advisor for growth stage startups in APAC. She has over 15+ years of marketing leadership experience in Tech, including stints at Google, Expedia Group and Dell Technologies, backed by an MBA from INSEAD. She focuses on integrated growth, inbound and performance marketing that delivers commercial impact. She cares deeply about DEI initiatives in the workplace and encourages women to find their voice and craft their narrative. She’s very passionate about fitness; her weekly routine includes strength training, trail hikes, yoga and pilates. 

This programme is part of THRIVE@libraries.

Experience us up-close and live at our 3-day pop-up, taking place at PLQ Plaza from 18 - 20 July 2024, 11am - 7pm. (Exclusive merchandise to be redeemed!)

Adulting is hard - we get it! That's why we are here to help you grow in your personal life and career journey. Whether you're looking to boost up your knowledge, to amp up your career fitness, or to spice up your leisure time, there is something for you at THRIVE@libraries.

To learn more, visit www.go.gov.sg/thriveatlibraries.

Organised by the National Library Board
Supported by Lifelong Learning Institute

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Public Library – Programme Room 1, 100 Victoria Street National Library Board, Singapore, Singapore