22nd Mar2010

Feedback – Elle, Business – UTS

by ProGrad
ProGrad regularly receive emails following successful inductions within their new business, and these are emails we would like to share with you.  This is an email sent by Elle, to one of our Graduate Managers, Virginia:

Hi Virginia,

I am very well thank-you.

I am really enjoying my position. I have found the training very comprehensive, well structured and have much enjoyed learning all the different aspects of my role so far. I have been out in the field the entire time and have spent training days in various regions including that of the territory I will be taking over.

I feel the company has provided me with an excellent induction and given me the opportunity to integrate and learn so that I am confident to progress in my role and seek all the opportunities that the position offers.

I really enjoy being in the field and meeting people and have also learnt a great deal about the industry as well as the products, lines and position of them within the market place.

I am very grateful to you for seeking out this position for me as I am very happy in my role. Simplot is a fantastic company from what I have experienced. My colleagues are very supportive and are a great team to work with and I hope to progress my career with them in the future.

Kind regards,

Elle

Elle has been a successful recruit and has gone from strength to strength within her employment.  Despite limited commercial experience prior to coming to ProGrad’s assessment day, Elle demonstrated a natural flair for business and strong commercial accumen.  This is exactly what we look for during our assessment process within ProGrad.  If you would like to be considered for any graduate marketing or sales roles, please call ProGrad on 02 8235 8300.

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18th Mar2010

Job ads on the rise!

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Interesting read on the increase of job advertisements posted online over the past month

 

http://www.smh.com.au/business/job-ads-rebound-with-record-jump-20100309-ptol.html

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18th Mar2010

Feedback – Jamil, Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts and Production)

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Hi Virginia,

 

Sorry for the late response, I’ve been away to Melbourne with work and arrived last night (Wednesday).  As you may or may not know, my role is specifically a lead generation role to help generate leads for the Victorian and S.A. markets.  Before this trip, I was a bit confused as to my part in the whole puzzle, but things have been greatly clarified now and I look forward to working closely with the Melbourne team.

 

Also, my fellow colleagues are great to work with and very supportive, with a lot of fun being had as well as hard work of course.  It has been very much been a hit the ground running one, however as time goes on, the product range, our marketing and selling tactics and such are becoming much more clearer.

 

Thanks for your email, and thanks again for your work in securing this role.  It is greatly appreciated!

 

Regards

 

Jamil – Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Media Arts and Production)

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18th Mar2010

GRADUATE SALES AND MARKETING POSITION

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GRADUATE SALES AND MARKETING POSITION
  • Great CBD location
  • Great verbal communication skills needed
  • Multiple positions available

Prograd is Australia’s leading assessment, training and placement organisation, working with recent University graduates and assisting them to secure roles within the corporate sales divisions of leading organisations.

A diverse range of positions are currently available for any graduate with an interest in the business to business sales and marketing sector. Available positions include:

• Graduate Sales Executive
• Graduate Sales & Marketing Consultant (National & Multinational Companies)
• Graduate Marketing Assistant
• Lead Generation/ Marketing position
• Client Services Representative
• Graduate Online Sales Executive

ProGrad work with over 600 organisations across Australia, including Sage, Microsoft, Dell, Fairfax and News. If you are looking for an entry-level opportunity within a corporation, please calle the ProGrad office and ask to speak to a Graduate Manager.

 
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18th Mar2010

FANTASTIC GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY – GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

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FANTASTIC GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY – GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
  • Looking for someone who is a quick learner
  • Someone who is well organised
  • Highly motivated

Our client is a global enterprise that is looking to bring a graduate on board their team. They are looking for someone who is energetic, a fast learner and who has a drive to succeed.

They are a fast paced, exciting company to work for and enjoy large growth year on year.

The key objectives of the job are to be responsible for promoting the company’s range of filtration products and will involve;

- Develop and implementing plans
- Establishing call schedules
- Identify and develop potential new customers
- Develop an understanding of each particular account’s business
- Develop sales strategies to increase sales

The right person for this role will possess:
• Ability to pick up new concepts quickly
• Strong “Learning “ethic
• PC competency.
• Strong time management / organisation skills.
• High level presentation skills
• A high level of communication skills
• Multi tasking ability
• Ability to work with a team of different age groups and strong personalities.
• Ability to think creatively “outside the square” to develop solutions to problems, issues and plans that exceeds expectations.

If this sounds like the role for you, please contact the ProGrad office and speak to a graduate manager.
*To be eligible for this position you need to have completed your degree*

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17th Mar2010

Feedback – Levi, Sydney

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“Thanks for the email, great to hear from you. The new job is great, I realise the more I’m here how much there is to learn, but it’s a good feeling knowing that I’m in an environment where I can do that.”

 

“Training week was very advantageous in learning the ‘roots’ of the profession and beginning to build a business network. Michael is very good at training and kept us interested.”

 

“Myself and the other grads are about to undertake the first two modules of our Diploma in Financial Services (Broking) which will be good to further our professional development.”

 

“I’d love to be able to keep in touch as the role continues.”

 

Levi – Sydney

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17th Mar2010

Feedback – Elizabeth, Perth

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“My first few weeks have certainly been interesting. Sydney was quite an information overload, though highly enjoyable. For the next 5 months I have been placed in the “second” office in Perth – which focuses on Local Government Risk Services. I spent the first week meeting colleagues and familiarising myself with Company information, and now have begun my first rotation with the Broking department, where I will be for a month, I believe”

 

“I have basically been handed over the ‘Marketing Portfolio’ for this branch, due to my Marketing background. This is great, as it is not a full-time job within this organisation, and can fit this in with the other work that I am doing. We are about to begin our Diploma of Finance, also.”

 

“Hope that all is well on the other side of the country and that you enjoy your week.”

 

Elizabeth – Perth

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16th Mar2010

Thank you from a recently placed graduate

by ProGrad

Hi Noel,

I cannot thank you enough for absolutely everything you have done for me, from the advice to interview tips to the ‘good luck’ phone calls, I truly, truly appreciate the time and faith you have invested in me.

I wish you all the best and who knows, perhaps one day I’ll be back at Prograd listening to all the candidates on Assessment day!

A million thanks once again,

Lauren

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16th Mar2010

ProGrad Assessment Day, how to dress

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Dress-code for the assessment day:

 

ProGrad recommend that you wear business dress for the assessment day.  We have a number of Clients that we invite to attend the assessment day who will be viewing you in this interview situation.  We would recommend you wear full business dress in order to appeal to any potential employers that might be present.  Many employers make quick decisions based on how candidates are dressed.

 

For the guys:

 

We would recommend a full business suit (if you have one) along with a tie.  A lot of the businesses we work with are looking for a corporate/ professional image from our graduates.  In order to maximize your appeal, we would recommend no facial hair, a good haircut and no facial piercing.  If you don’t yet own a business suit, just give us a call and let us know prior to the day.

 

For the girls:

 

The general rule is to “dress for business, not for fashion”.  Again, we recommend a clean, professional, corporate image.  This is easy to achieve with a dark business suit and a plain white blouse.  If you don’t have a business suit, simply ensure you are wearing a smart skirt/ trousers with a professional looking shirt.  Approach this session exactly as you would an interview.

 

If you have any questions about what to wear at the ProGrad assessment day, please feel free to call our Graduate Management Team on 02 8235 8300.  Alternatively, you can visit our website which also offers more information www.prograd.com.au

 

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16th Mar2010

Feedback – recently placed ProGrad graduate

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Hey Virginia,
 
I’m well thanks how are you?
 
Certainly enjoyed the week in Sydney, unsurprisingly the next few weeks haven’t been quite as good. The first couple of weeks have been okay, been a tad difficult talking to clients when I really don’t know that much yet, and had to perform a few monotonous tasks however thats to be expected. However once I have a firm grasp of insurance and the different products, and am settled in a role i certainly think I will enjoy it though.
 
As a company JLT are an excellent employer. Everyone is really sociable and have good sense of humour. Also there seems a lot of opportunity to advance in the insurance industry in general. Many of the brokers I’m working with don’t have a degree, however were promoted from admin/ data entry roles so i think i can go a long way particulary given the advantage I have of making this program.
 
Actually had a question for you- was just wondering whether or not we will still attend the prograd training days given the fact that we are in a graduate program as opposed to a usual grad position?
 
Thanks again for all your help, hope you’ve been well.
 
Dan – Insurance

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