Archive for August, 2009
Why would an organisation choose to recruit a graduate over someone with years of experience? Here at ProGrad we believe graduates can offer a number of benefits to an organisation. Firstly, graduates have no preconceptions or bad habits. They have recently completed 3 years at university and are therefore still in learning mode. More often [...]
What key competencies are employers (and ProGrad) are looking for? Well, it will depend on the role you’re going for but a lot of competencies are very transferable. For example: *Confidence, Communication skills, Drive & Dynamism, Ability to influence and persuade, Structure and logic At ProGrad these are the key competencies which we look to assess [...]
ProGrad are seeing a massive increase in roles within the FMCG sector. With a decline in opportunities across Media and Advertising, ProGrad are starting to focus on other areas which are demonstrating growth, even in a tough economy. Pharmaceutical and FMCG are two key areas which are proving to be growing and looking for graduate intakes. [...]
Its a common problem…you apply for a job, attend an interview…then weeks later, having started the role, you meet the sinking realisation that it’s just not what you thought it would be. This happens a lot, and nothing can be more frustrating that sitting in a role which is a long way from your expectations. [...]
ProGrad are proud to be recruiting for a large FMCG company in NSW. Looking after the Newcastle territory, this role requires someone who is able to work autonomously in a business development capacity. You would be maintaining relationships across a given territory with Coles, Woolworths and Independent stores. You would require excellent communciation skills and [...]
GRADUATE CONFERENCING SALES AND MARKETING ROLES! CBD Location Opportunity for Fast Growth + Progression No Experience Required, all ProGrad training is provided Our client is a global Conferencing and Email Marketing Company listed on the NYSE experiencing significant growth in the Australian market. Due to strong results and continued forecast growth our client is looking [...]
ProGrad are currently looking for more graduates to join a growing FMCG company in Sydney. With offices across Australia, this organisation is once again looking to use recent graduates for the growth of their field division. You would be responsible for completing Merchandising activities along with maintaining a Territory, ensuring relationships are strong. This will [...]
ProGrad have just updated the website (bringing it slightly more up to date!). Feel free to click around www.prograd.com.au to see the new changes. We will be looking to make the content more comprehensive for graduates and also prospective clients. We would like to hear your feedback about the re-developments and welcome you to drop [...]
One of the key questions we’re regularly asked, is “what is business development?” We have a specialisation at ProGrad, in putting recent graduates into “business to business sales, or business development” positions. But, what does this actually mean? Well, every business has to sell. Every company (regardless of size) will have a requirement to sell [...]
ProGrad have got multiple opportunities for graduates in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA across a variety of industries. If you are a recent graduate and you are looking to start your corporate career within the business to business sales division of a company – please apply now by contacting the ProGrad graduate management team on [...]
