ProGrad case study
I completed a Bachelor of Medical science and a bachelor of international studies at UTS and finished in 2007. Before starting at my current employer I worked in marketing and promotion on campus at uni.
The ProGrad assessment day was very intimidating and I was unsure of the expectations of the assessor and employers. I was pretty nervous and there were a lot of others in the room which made it seem fairly competitive.
After making it through the assessment day I had several interviews and was keen on one company as they seemed flexible and had a lot to teach. I wanted the opportunity to learn as much as I could in a small company with an interesting offering. My position is that of sales executive; however the company is fairly small so I am involved in all aspects of the business including managing the accounts that I develop for the company all the way to the technical aspects of our technology platform.
The ProGrad training modules were both thought provoking and relevant to my role, which I appreciate. I also enjoy bringing the sales theory I have learnt back into the business. It was also great catching up with the other ProGrad candidates through the training courses.
If I was to give advice for other graduates who were thinking of applying to ProGrad I would tell you to approach it with enthusiasm but also have you goals and ambitions set out. Make sure you have clear idea of what you want (and don’t want). Set your expectations and you will find a great role through ProGrad to kick start your career. Also, It doesn’t matter if you have business degree or not. All you need is the keenness and the ability to communicate effectively with all types of people.
- ProGrad Graduate, April 2009.
