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The next ProGrad assessment day 18th Feb – get in quick!

February 13th, 2010 -

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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 18^th 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

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Do you need a degree to secure a job?

February 10th, 2010 -

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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

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What not to do in an interview

February 9th, 2010 -

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First impressions count! So it’s important to conduct yourself in a manner that is appropriate.

· Don’t be late! Punctuality is important

· Don’t chew gum. The worst thing would be for it to fall out onto your CV and hand it to the potential employer. Here you can view some more of the embarrassing moments our grads have experienced during an interview – feel free to share.

· Don’t dress casually! I know we all like to try to abide by the saying ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover,’ but what you wear and how you present yourself is of utmost importance in an interview. If it is for a corporate company wear a suit. Make sure you remove all piercings, wear minimal jewelry, and are cleanly shaven if you are a male. If you do not own a suit wear a nice skirt and blouse or dress pants and a shirt.

· Don’t be shy. Even if you are a quite achiever in the interview you need to sell yourself! Be confident and speak up.

We wish you all the best and happy job hunting!

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 about ProGrad’s services and how we can help you visit ProGrad’s website or contact ProGrad directly on (02) 8235 8300.

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