29th Sep2010

NESTLE Commercial Graduate Program

by ProGrad

The ProGrad recruitment drive has begun to source Nestle’s top graduates for their latest graduate recruitment drive across Australia.  Many of the pre-selected candidates have been asked to attend assessment days with ProGrad over forthcoming weeks, however if you havent yet applied and would like to be considered for a role, please contact our Graduate Recruitment Team at ProGrad on 02 8235 8300.  Virginia is one of our Graduate Recruiters helping Nestle with the intake, and she is looking for graduates with at least 12 months of commercial experience ready to embark on a rotational graduate program within this multinational. 

Nestle have an incredible culture and can offer a range of careers for graduates following a successful 2 year sales and marketing program.  Based at their offices, the graduates are exposed to a variety of brands and start their commercial career within their field sales team, looking after a designated territory.  Following a successful rotation here, the graduates also have the ability to move into Marketing. 

Nestle have a generous salary on offer for suitable candidates, along with various incentives to reward top performance and encourage longevity in their business.

Last year, the intake was hugely successful and Nestle have seen 100% retention with their graduate recruits.  This was also due to the rigorous screening that Nestle conduct, not only within the ProGrad assessment day but also using the Nestle values as a way of assessing a cultural fit.

The key attributes they are looking for include, confidence, strong communication skills, the ability to problem solve and think laterally, and the ability to work cohesively within a team environment.  Successful candidates last year demonstrated a real drive to be successful and a real passion for the Nestle brand.  The organisation is a true believer in hiring graduate talent and nurturing this talent through the business.  The opporutnities for successful candidates are endless within this organisation.

If you are a gradudate and you’re keen to explore the opportunity to apply for the Nestle Commercial Graduate Program, then please contact the ProGrad team on 02 8235 8300.  Alternatively, you can email virginia.wilson@prograd.com.au for more information.  We are accepting applications now, and will be reviewing them up until Monday 11th October.  Opportunities are available across Australia.

18th Mar2010

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

by ProGrad

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)

17th Mar2010

Feedback – Levi, Sydney

by ProGrad

“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

17th Mar2010

Feedback – Elizabeth, Perth

by ProGrad

“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

16th Mar2010

Feedback – recently placed ProGrad graduate

by ProGrad

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

01st Mar2010

ProGrad Melbourne Training Location

by ProGrad

ProGrad is currently utilising a new training facility for their Melbourne training sessions. Training Choice is conveniently located on Queen Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

2/34 Queen St
Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9629 5088

If you have any queries regarding Melbourne training, please call the Sydney ProGrad office – 02 8235 8300.

01st Mar2010

Feedback from a recently placed ProGrad candidate

by ProGrad

Hi Virgnia,

 

I Just thought it’s about time to say hello from my new workplace- thanks to you! Week 3 is coming to an end, and to be honest I  really loving it here. It’s exactly what I was looking for. The company is fantastic, work colleagues supportive- things could not be better, perhaps the pay could be higher but it’s only a matter of time for my commissions to start coming.

 

I sent my friend Grace to come and see you; she is also a recent graduate. She has already landed a fantastic job, thanks to you guys.

 

Anyways, I just wanted to say hello and wish to be in touch, you guys are awesome and so glad I came to Prograd- you guy’s rock.

 

Thanks once again!

 

Business and Commerce Graduate - University of Western Sydney – Australia

05th Feb2010

ProGrad are recruiting in Sydney

by Davinia
ProGrad are currently recruiting in Sydney

ProGrad are currently recruiting in Sydney

ProGrad are recruiting for new Business Development Executives for our Sydney office.  Over the last few years, ProGrad has established a reputation for providing a unique solution to the key needs of corporate sales teams across Australia.

Partnering with Tier 1 companies across a variety of industries, we are proud to announce that we’re growing our team again.  Our head office in Sydney currently holds approximately 30 employees who have primarily been selected as recent graduates from our ProGrad assessment day.  These assessment days are an integral part of our own screening process internally, and something we utilise for our own recruitment needs.

As a business developer at ProGrad, we require recently qualified individuals who have the desire to enter a high performing sales culture with an ambitious, driven team.  Our core activity is selling, and we sell this concept to major corporations in Australia. 

If you’re keen to understand more about the ProGrad offering and gain a better feel for our unique concept, please contact the ProGrad Graduate Management team on 02 8235 8300 and aks for further information.

You can also find more information on our corporate website www.prograd.com.au

08th Dec2009

ProGrad sponsor “B&T’s Young Achiever Award”

by ProGrad

ProGrad were proud sponsors of the B&T Awards ceremony, held at Randwick Race Course, Sydney on Friday 4th December 2009.

Bruce Mundell, from Mindshare won the award for his excellent contribution to new business and also his enthusiasm for charity work.  He was presented the award on Friday by ProGrad.

ProGrad are specialists in graduate recruitment and actively encourage organisations to home-grow their own talent.  Young people can achieve great things in the work place and their drive and determination enhances their success in any environment.

Bruce is a great example of a “young achiever” (sub-30) who has gone above and beyond the expectations of his organisation to over-achieve.

The awards ceremony was a great evening for all, and we look forward to being a part of the event again next year.

If you’re looking to recruit your next “young achiever” please contact ProGrad on 02 8235 8300.Or email info@prograd.com.au

For more photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=168060&id=126475642525&saved#/pages/Sydney-Australia/ProGrad/126475642525

You can also follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/progradgraduate

08th Dec2009

ProGrad sponsor “B&T’s Young Achiever Award”

by ProGrad

ProGrad were proud sponsors of the B&T Awards ceremony, held at Randwick Race Course, Sydney on Friday 4th December 2009.

Bruce Mundell, from Mindshare won the award for his excellent contribution to new business and also his enthusiasm for charity work.  He was presented the award on Friday by ProGrad.

ProGrad are specialists in graduate recruitment and actively encourage organisations to home-grow their own talent.  Young people can achieve great things in the work place and their drive and determination enhances their success in any environment.

Bruce is a great example of a “young achiever” (sub-30) who has gone above and beyond the expectations of his organisation to over-achieve.

The awards ceremony was a great evening for all, and we look forward to being a part of the event again next year.

If you’re looking to recruit your next “young achiever” please contact ProGrad on 02 8235 8300.Or email info@prograd.com.au

For more photos: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=168060&id=126475642525&saved#/pages/Sydney-Australia/ProGrad/126475642525

You can also follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/progradgraduate

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