Graduates who are new to the working world often face difficulties in adjusting to the work environment.  During the adjustment and learning phase, it is natural to feel nervous; particularly while the work-load is low. 

During these times, they key is not to get disheartened.  One of the biggest challenges faced by new employees is a feeling of boredom.  Boredom can simply be a mis-communication between employer and employee.  Like any relationship, expectations need to be made clear from the outset.  From the first few days in a business, both parties need to be clear about what they each expect from the other. 

If you are new to a company, the first thing to demonstrate is a positive working attitude.  Attidue is everything.  Many skills can be taught, and employers will enjoy teaching a willing participant.  The “go-getter” is likely to receive extra investment from an employer, often because they are vocal about their needs.  Proactivity is key. 

ProGrad have placed thousands of graduates over the years and we’re graduate employers ourselves.  “Graduates require constant stimulation and fresh challanges.  I don’t believe they get bored easily, however they do require some clear goals to achieve.  More importantly than that, there needs to be a level of reward upon achieving those goals”.  Davinia Noble, General Manager, ProGrad Pty Ltd

“Most employers recognise the value in recruiting young talent into the workforce, and are willing to invest heavily in the long term development and success of those individuals.  That said, it is essential that candidates are being proactive in driving their own careers.  Boredom is unacceptable in the workforce.  If you’re bored, then change it.  Take initiative, speak to your manager and set new personal and professional goals.  Take a proactive and positive approach to changing the way you feel in the office environment”, Davinia adds.

Here are a few tips if you want to kick boredom in the workforce:

1) Be proactive and organise a time to meet with your manager to ask for more responsibilities

2) Set clear and defined goals to achieve and allocate time frames in which you would like to achieve them

3) During face to face meetings with management, approach them with clear, well considered plans which you would like to achieve.  Most employers will be impressed by these actions and will assist to prepare something more formal ongoing. 

4) Don’t dwell on it.  Boredom is an attitude. 

If you would like to speak to ProGrad about any of these suggestions, please contact the Graduate Management Team on 02 8235 8300

Alternatively, you can email info@prograd.com.au

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ProGrad aim to rectify this mind set as we offer our services to find graduates positions in the workforce and corporate scector!

If you are struggling to find a job and would like to know about ProGrad’s services feel free to visit our website at www.prograd.com.au or contact us directly on (02) 8235 8300

The graduate program run by this global giant is second to none and competition is fierce. Plenty of training will be provided to ensure your progression through the ranks as an External Representative through to junior management roles or transfers to other internal departments.

For the right graduate this role represents the perfect opportunity to combine your business acumen with your ambition to achieve. You will need to be someone who has a proven track of setting personal goals and achieving them, be highly organized, well presented and have a passion for building and developing an already well known and loved brand name.

Only the most driven, confident and excellent communicators will make it into this opportunity. If you think you match this criteria and you have recently completed your degree in any discipline then apply now as applications will close shortly.

Our client is a respectable company who work with image licensing and enables creative innovation for advertising. The graduate that is fortunate enough to secure this position will be responsible for working on accounts such as small magazines and design services.

Key responsibilities:
• Meet or exceed established monthly revenue
• Maximize sales
• Proactively target high-potential clients
• Identify new client opportunities
• Develop comprehensive understanding of new products and services
• Maintain up to date knowledge

Key skills that will make you successful in this position:
• Effectively work in a team and as an individual
• A strong drive to generate sales
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence

If this sounds like the position for you, then don’t miss the opportunity and apply now!

These roles require immediate start dates.

Our client is a well respected leader in the IT sector and enjoys a high growth rate year on year. They are currently looking to double their staff. Multiple opportunities will be available as a *Graduate Marketing Executive*.

Requirements of this position:
• Maintaining social media company profiles and website content.
• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders, e.g. customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations
• communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships
• Managing the production of marketing materials, including Email and direct marketing, tradeshows and roadshows.
• Arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials
• Maintaining and updating customer databases
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions
• Sourcing and securing sponsorship for events if required
• Conducting market research such as customer questionnaires if required
• Contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies
• Evaluating marketing campaigns
• Monitoring competitor activity
• Supporting the marketing manager and sales team
• Writing and proofreading copy
• Liaising with designers and printers

Competencies that will assist you in the role:
• Good computer skills
• Sense of design
• Online marketing savvy
• All-rounder (this role focuses on a number of different areas of marketing)
• Strong communication skills written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Great marketing ability

Our marketing positions are very sought after, If you want to take advantage of this amazing opportunity, then don’t miss out, and apply now!

*To be eligible for this position you must have completed your degree.*

If you are a good listener then you are on your way to be a marketing star!!!!

Here are some other marketing tips:

* Check the social tecghnographics profile of your customers
* Start small, think big
* Make sure your listening vendor has dedicated an experienced team to join your effort
* Choose a senior person to interpret the information and integrate it with other sources.

Here is the big secret! Here is the advertising strategy they have all been after. The one that slashes costs! It’s called the internet - and the best part is it’s absolutely FREE!

You can prepare an advertising strategy for youtube. It’s a great way to get the company’s brand accross effectively for desired audiences and cost effectively too - which any company would love!

Good Luck!

* Start by listening
* Determine a goal for the blog
* Develop a plan
* Rehearse
* Design the blog and the cobnnection to your site
* Develop a marketing plan so people can find the blog
* Rememkber blogging is more than writing
* Final advice be honest!

We hope these help. Happy blogging!

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