Worldwide graduate struggles?
March 17, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
More statistics have been released to suggest that graduates are going back to university to study again. This is due to the lack of positions available for graduate students in the workforce. Australia is not the only country that has been effected with the lack of positions available for graduates, the UK are also very aware of this situation.
You can view the article and stats here.
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
Sydney’s Assessment Day - being held today!
March 10, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
ProGrad is Australia’s largest placement, training and assessment centre for graduates. We give graduates the opportunity to get their foot in their preferred organisations and deal we with a whole range of sectors including:
Media/Advertising/Publishing
IT/Telecommunications
FMCG
Today we look forward to holding one of our assessment days in Sydney. We have approx 40 graduates attending and we look forward to meeting them all!
If you are attending the assessment day today, we wish you the best of luck!
If you would like to know about Prograd and our services, please feel free to visit our website at www.prograd.com.au or contact us directly on (02) 8235 8300
The dreaded JOB HUNT
March 3, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
When I finished University, friends who finished previously to me told me to expect to go through at least 20 interviews. I was dreading going out into the workforce, especially after seeing my friends rejected time after time and the effect that it was having upon them.
However after going through ProGrad I received the job the first interview I went to! And now I actually work for ProGrad.
Some of you graduates out there may have had the same experience as many of my friends and are at the end of themselves. It is always important to never give up and be that proactive graduate.
ProGrad is Australia’s leading assessment, placement, and training company and we are here for you! If you would like to know more about us and our services visit our website at: www.prograd.com.au or you can contact Nicola directly on (02) 8235 8300
You have been invited!
March 1, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
Over the last 4 years, ProGrad have been providing graduate talent to over 600 companies across Australia. Primarily, our focus has been in placing candidates within the B2B sales and marketing divisions as a method for organizations to “home-grow” their own talent internally.
This concept has been successful in a variety of industries such as IT, Telecommunications, Media, Events, FMCG and Pharmaceutical.
ProGrad are now looking for candidates to be proposed for the “ProGrad Young Acheivers Awards” which will be presented in 2010.
We’re looking specifically for outstanding performance from nominated candidates that have been placed by ProGrad. If you have had an internal success story which deserves some recognition, please let us know. Essentially, we’re looking for candidates who have exceeded expectations, over-achieved in their roles, and are a positive representative for your organization.
If you would like to nominate any of your ProGrad recruits, please let us know by emailing Davinia directly at: davinia@prograd.com.au .
We also have an online entry form, which can be accessed by clicking here.
We would like to ensure that our first awards ceremony is conducted in the early part of 2010 to acknowledge top performers across a range of industries.
Feedback from ProGrad’s assessment day
March 1, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
ProGrad is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement company who place the top 4% of graduates into exciting business positions.
Renee a recent graduate who was placed in a full time business role through ProGrad, said she greatly appreciated the assessment day that ProGrad has to offer, “With the help of my ProGrad account manager I had a fantastic experience [at the assessment day]. I felt comfortable in my speech as I came prepared with props for my ‘cricket’ themed speech and found it gave me good experience for interviews.”
If you would like to know more about ProGrad and what ProGrad has to offer then visit our website at: www.prograd.com.au or contact us directly on (02) 8235 8300
Feeling a little helpless just after graduating?
February 14, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
Some people graduate University and discover that what they have been studying for the last four years is not the direction they want to head in life at all.
We have heard this story numerous times so at ProGrad so we do not assess people on their degree and what they passed and failed, but rather on the key competencies that they show as a person.
If you think that you are a graduate who is ambitious, confident, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills then we will have the position for you!
The positions ProGrad offer are in business to business sales with great earning potential and bonus packages.
ProGrad is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement company for graduate students.
If you would like to know more about what ProGrad has to offer you can contact Nicola directly at nicola.christoffersen@prograd.com.au or on (02) 8235 8300
Why business to business sales?
February 14, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
Business to business sales is a great way for a graduate to launch their corporate career. In a B2B sales role graduates will be working with the sales and marketing director and they will get to know the company’s products and services, and also their key clients.
Without B2B sales a company will fail to produce revenue and therefore cease to exist at all. B2B sales is imperative to any organisation and will give a graduate the opportunity to work on the front line and earn high levels of respect, by driving new business opportunities and carrying a high level of responsibility.
There are many pro’s in B2B sales and the main one is money. There is high earning potential in sales. Another great sales advantage is the high rewards and getting recognition from senior management. This type of role also will expose a graduate to high level business conversations and give envied access to senior management.
ProGrad is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement company for graduate students. Sourcing the top 4% of graduates, and placing them in business to business sales roles in a whole variety of sectors. Some of these include;
Media/Advertising/Marketing
IT/Telecommunications
FMCG
If you would like to know more about ProGrad and our services visit our website at www.prograd.com.au or contact us directly on (02) 8235 8300
The next ProGrad assessment day 18th Feb - get in quick!
February 13, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
If you have heard about ProGrad’s assessment days and would like to attend then please apply now! We have limited spots available for this Thursday’s assessment day on the 18th February, so get in quick.
ProGrad is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement company for graduate students. Sourcing the top 4% of graduates, and placing them in business to business sales roles in a whole variety of sectors. Some of these include;
Media/Advertising/Marketing
IT/Telecommunications
FMCG
Business to Business sales is a great way to get your foot in the door in any company and give you the earning potential you never thought possible.
Training is also available by ProGrad in your first year of placement.
To apply you can send your CV to nicola.christoffersen@prograd.com.au or if you would like to know more you can contact Nicola directly on (02) 8235 8300
Still on the recession talk
February 10, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
The latest issue of BRW states that due to the Global Financial Crisis the 2010 recovery will be uneven accross the globe. Spain, Africa, some Eastern Europe nations, as well as many Central and South American and some in the Asia-Pacific regions, are going to struggle with their recovery.
The Unites States and Australia however are on the road to recovery. China and India are in a strong lead in their increase of the standard of living, the UN and Australia expected to catch up in 2011.
Do you need a degree to secure a job?
February 10, 2010 by Nicola · Leave a Comment
The job market is highly competitive, as many of you may know, and there has been many a talk about whether or not you need a degree to secure yourself a job.
Miriam Salpeter, who wrote the article, “How important is a college degree for your job prospects?” says the way you present yourself in an interview is more important than having an academic transcript to your name. “No matter how ‘qualified’ you are, knowing how to market your qualifications is much more crucial. Your ability to connect your skills and accomplishments to an organization’s needs will be just as important as actually having the basic qualifications.”
However there are a few companies that will not even see you if you do not have a degree. Have you ever considered taking up a University course or even a tafe course?
If you do not have a degree don’t give up looking! Be willing to start at the bottom and work your way up in a company and you never know where that could lead you! A willing and positive attitude goes a long way.
ProGrad is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement company, specializing in assisting graduates in business to business sales positions with fast growing International companies.
If you would like to know more please feel free to visit our website or contact us directly on (02) 8235 8300