This sector will bring loads of challenges and long-term career stability, if you can stay the distance. The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry continues to be one of the most exciting and resilient industries in the working world. It also has space for an almost infinite number of qualifications.

These two industries aren’t qualification-specific. So, if you’re a ‘go-getter’ graduate, you should find a job here The fast moving consumer goods and packaging sectors have two really big things going for them – they can absorb almost any type of degree or diploma, and are both pretty recession-proof.

Xitivani Chabalala recently graduated with a Bachelors in Consumer Science: Clothing Retail Manager from the University of Pretoria. She is a "Pepiniere" in the market research department at L'Oreal South Africa. GradX recently caught up with her to find out more about her work experiences so far.

The production line at the L'Oreal factory in Midrand, Gauteng This sector is dealing with the downturn and career choices here are almost limitless   The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is a diverse and exciting space that affects our daily lives.

Monde Songongo, Nestlé So you’re in the final throes of completing your degree and you’re still not sure where you want to go and work. Perhaps you should take a look at the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.

Arnaud Hermitte, L'Oreal The products you expect to find on the shelves of your favourite store are at the sharp end of an enormously complex supply chain. That can of Coke, the toothpaste or the six-pack of Hansa are the result of an accumulation of activities that comprise manufacturing, distribution, marketing team and – overseeing the whole lot – astute strategic, financial and operational management.

Fast-moving consumer goods, from beer to coffee and biscuits, have seldom moved as swiftly as they are now. With consumer and retailer confidence booming, the assembly lines of manufacturers are running at full tilt.

Fast-moving consumer goods, from beer to coffee and biscuits, have seldom moved as swiftly as they are now. With consumer and retailer confidence booming, the assembly lines of manufacturers are running at full tilt.

Name: Dudu Pitse Age: 25 Job Title: HR officer Company: Unilever What is your educational background? BA Communications BA Industrial Psychology Honours Describe an average workday: Very hectic! Start work at about 07:30am and leave at about 17:45pm, except on Fridays.

Name: Candice Gouldd Age: 25 Job Title: National Accounts Assistant Manager Company: Unilever - Lever-Ponds What is your educational background? One year of HR (Social science) at UCT, then a BCOM at Wits-majoring in finance & Investment as well as Insurance & Risk Management Describe an average work day: We have a team of 3 people, who manage the biggest retail account in SA.

Name: Portia Nnzeru Age: 21 Job Title: Business analyst Company: Unilever What is your educational background? BSc (Information Systems), Rhodes University Describe an average workday: Solving my user’s problems (support), involved in at least one project and managing a few small IT projects in my support area.

Name: Mampho Lebentlele Age: 28 Job Title: Technical Officer Company: National Brands Limited What is your educational background? N Dip: Food Technology B. Tech: Quality Management Describe an average work day: Document Control • Writing (formalising) departmental procedures and Standard Operating procedures for new processes.

Name: Lionel Huntley Age: 37 Job Title: HR Administrator Company: National Brands Limited What is your educational background? Matric Some tertiary education in the form of short courses Some undergraduate studies Life experiences Describe an average work day: Being in a services environment (HR) and dealing with people often makes it difficult to determine an average working day.

Name: Amsha Iyavoo Age: 31 Job Title: Organisational Effectiveness & Management Development Officer Company: Unilever What is your educational background? Studied at Univ of Natal, Durban.