ProGrad Case Study, Nicola
October 30, 2008 by ProGrad
Nicola completed her MSc in Tourism prior to attending the ProGrad assessment day. Her work experience included being a marketing assistant for a University Marketing Dept in the UK, a conference advisor and as a customer service representative for a travel company.
Nicola had demonstrated heavy involvement in community work, and was clearly a high achiever – made more apparent by her achievement of bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
At the assessment day, her intentions were clear. Nicola was a strong candidate and was specific about her needs – to work within the tourism/ travel industry in a role which would offer challenge, recognition and strong rewards. She wasn’t even sure whether ProGrad could help, yet remained open minded and positive about the experience. Within days of attending a ProGrad assessment day, Nicola was interviewing with a well-known travel company who had an offering which was in-line with her long-term career aspirations.
“As most graduates will know there can be a viscous cycle once you leave university of needing experience to gain experience. After completing two tourism degrees and having some work experience I was looking for a position in an organization that was quite specific. After the assessment day I wasn’t sure that Prograd would be able to find a relevant position as what I was looking for was quite niche. “
“The next day I had an interview confirmed with a relevant company in a business development role. Lauren, my graduate manager, was fantastic in giving me all the information I could want about my interview. Lauren was particularly great at keeping me updated during the interview process and was as excited as me when I received an offer for the role! I am settling in well at my organisation and am looking forward to a year’s worth of training and would recommend Prograd to anyone who is looking to move into sales roles.” Nicola, ProGrad Graduate
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