Posts Tagged ‘job’
Job seekers beware! 2010 has kicked off and so have the job boards. There has been a significant rise in job advertisements on the online job boards and confidence is definitely returning to employers and job seekers alike. But with the increase in applications, has come an increase in anticipation and ultimate delays in recruiters [...]
As a recent graduate, it is likely that your interview experience will be limited and therefore it is hard to know what the general expectation is when you’re visiting a company for an interview. Always treat an interview as though it were a business meeting. Put yourself in the shoes of a professional business person. [...]
It is very common for graduates to seek a career in marketing after University, partly due to the popularity of the subject at University yet also because it appears a “safe” career choice. We speak to hundreds of graduates each week and most of them will express their desire to get involved in marketing. The [...]
One of the biggest frustrations that job seekers have, is the amount of time spent applying for roles online, for such limited return. I can understand this, when hours are invested in clicking around websites, browsing and attaching generic, badly written resumes. Typically, what follows is lots of recruitment companies gathering resumes (sent by lazy [...]
ProGrad continue to run Assessment Days during December to ensure we fulfill the Client demand for new recruits. We’re working on several projects with our clients who are currently looking to fill junior roles using our ProGrad graduates. We have a number of open roles to be filled in December and are likely to have [...]
In the current job market, you’re likely to be applying for roles which are being advertised on recognised job boards. You’re not the only one. In fact, more candidates than ever before are applying for a limited pool for jobs, and HR managers/ Recruiters and Hiring Managers are inundated with resumes and covering letters. Our [...]
ProGrad owns and manages a careers portal aimed at the graduate market. In 2007, ProGrad saw the opportunity to bridge the gap for graduate job seekers. ProGrad designed a careers portal which is aimed specifically at the Graduate job market, ensuring that advertisers are only posting roles specifically for that demographic. Over the last few [...]
One of the key recommendations made by ProGrad to candidates, is simply to remain “open minded” when looking at career options. With limited commercial experience, it is hard (as we all know) to identify the best opportunity for you needs. As a recent graduate, we recommend opening as many doors as possible, not closing them. [...]
“After finishing a three year degree with a major in Media: Screen Production at Macquarie University I found myself at a bit of a loss. Let’s face it- the past couple of years have not been the easiest of times when applying for jobs. This was made easier, however, when ProGrad decided to call me. [...]
With an increase in people attending University, there are more and more people graduating with a degree and entering the work force. Many employers have an expectation that you’ll have a Uni degree, but that really isn’t enough. In order to stand out from the crowd, you’ll need a few more strings to your bow. [...]
