Case Study, Alison
Moving from university to the workforce can be daunting – ProGrad made that transition easy! Looking back, I’m so glad I took a chance and sent in my resume.
I was nervous at the beginning of the assessment day but, when I realised that everyone was in the same boat, my competitive streak came out and I rose to the challenge. Even if you don’t make it past the assessment day, you will learn so much. It really is a worthwhile experience.
I was amazed at the level of support ProGrad gives to everyone in the program. They really taught me how to optimise my chances in an interview. University gives you the theoretical knowledge, but ProGrad provides hands on experience and invaluable advice. They teach everything from the fundamentals of fitting into an office environment, to the essentials of spin, commercial negotiations and key account management.
ProGrad pushed me out of my shell and instilled a confidence I didn’t know I had. Now I’m a team leader for Tyro Payments, a specialist banking institution that’s taking on the big banks in the payment space. I love what I do and I love the feeling of success.
My advice to graduates would be listen to the ProGrad team – they know what they’re talking about! And be yourself, especially during the presentations. Having been back to ProGrad looking for graduates to join the Tyro team, I have seen the program from the other side of the fence. The candidates that speak truthfully, rather than rehearsing what they think prospective employers want to hear, tend to be the more successful ones.
ProGrad is a fantastic experience and an opportunity to learn so much about the business environment, I would recommend it to anyone wanting to pursue a career in business.
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