ProGrad Brisbane

Have you ever felt defeated by the job hunting process?

Have you ever questioned if you will ever get the right job?

Do you spend an endless amount of time on seek?

ProGrad can help you! Let ProGrad be your librarian who guides you to the right book.

ProGrad can help take the stress out of trying to find the right job for you by:

• Showing you the full contents of what is expected by each role
• Can guide you to the right page number that has the most relevant information for your interview
• Can provide an index of understanding that explains all the questions you may have about a company or a role

If you would like to find out more on how ProGrad can assist you on providing employment opportunities, please give us a call on:

(02) 82358300

Alternatively, you can email Prograd on:

info@prograd.com.au

Prograd can help you write your next chapter in your career that is always guaranteed to have a happy ending!

The Graduate Management Team here at ProGrad enjoyed a nice big breakfast this morning! In between a mix of bacon and eggs, muesli and toast there was little room left in our full bellies! It’s so nice to be rewarded for all our hard work at ProGrad with these lovely food outings.

ProGrad really ensures productivity and motivation levels are kept high in their staff members. To be an employee of ProGrad is to be a friend of ProGrad!

If you have any questions on how ProGrad operates, or if you are interested in what roles ProGrad have to offer, then check out our website:

http://www.prograd.com.au

They say the best salesman is the one who can sell you something without you even realizing you’ve heard the pitch. If this really is true (which seems unlikely), then the world’s best sales people may be celebrities.

Aside from their endorsements (Katie Perry and Justin Bieber are currently pitching ProActive to us while Tiger Woods shows off Nikes latest get up), there are the movies, television and music they produce. And on top of this we see the continually growing world of celebrity branding and merchandise. Everything from fragrance and fashion to cookware and credit cards, you can pretty well establish a life furnished entirely by celebrities.

Perhaps for some celebs this sales drive comes from their roots, many having a background in sales.

Some well known celebrities who dabbled in the world of sales before heading to the Hollywood Hills include Johnny Depp (who was a pen salesman), Ellen DeGeneres (sold vacuums) and even the lovely Jennifer Anniston did her time as a telemarketer (yuck, we definitely don’t endorse that) before hitting the big time.

Now this is not to say that a career in sales will lead to on screen fame (though there are definitely abounding opportunities for progression into other areas) but are there links between these two seemingly separate worlds?

Common factors:

·         Self confidence- while many celebrities (and salespeople) may come across as arrogant, having the confidence to get up and speak with authority is something that encourages people to listen.

·         Strong communication skills- being able to explain yourself persuasively and to a range of people is key to getting them to believe your message.

·         Motivation to succeed- in fame, much like sales, you are only as good as your last success. Being driven to achieve again each time is key to ensuring you stay on top.

·         Empathy- this last one may seem strange but an actor like a salesman needs be able to understand someone else’s situation. In acting it’s crucial to being able to convey that emotion on stage, in sales so that you can help find a solution and meet their needs.

If a graduate career in sales is something you have been considering, or want more information about, contact ProGrad’s Graduate Management team on 02 8235 8300 or alternatively email us at info@prograd.com.au

Ted Mosby is an all round nice guy. He has a good group of friends and he has definite direction in his life. In fact we all know where Ted’s story leads; the two kids on the lounge show us how it ends up. What we don’t know is how he gets there?

In fact it’s this element of uncertainty that means Ted Mosby (Architect), has a lot in common with many university graduates right here in Australia. For both lovers of ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and many recent graduates, the question is not the destination but how on earth you get there.

Knowing where you want to be in 5 or even 10 years time is a great inspiration to start your career, having something to work towards is often the motivation for many workers, both graduates and those more experienced. The questions often arise when figuring out how to take the first steps. There aren’t many 22 year old CEO’s of multinational companies. (Despite what you saw in The Social Network)

For Ted it involves many dates and a few failed relationships before he finds “the one”. For job seekers, you may need a similar approach, putting yourself out on the market attending numerous interviews and gaining experience before the right opportunity comes along.

A job interview really can be like a first date and it’s as much about having the right fit for the relationship as it is fitting the criteria on paper. This unfortunately means you don’t always get what you want the first time and there may be a few failed attempts along the way. But as in life, you learn from your mistakes and can change your approach for next time.

For graduates trying to get their dream job, you usually have to work your way up from the bottom. It sounds unappealing; understandably you wouldn’t flirt with someone who you knew you didn’t want to end up with? But this is where dating and job seeking part ways, getting your foot in the door of a company and learning about them, yourself and the industry is the best way to join the fast track to success. (After all, we knew Ted and Robyn weren’t made for each other but it was good while it lasted).

Launching your career in the right industry can be a helpful way to approach the task. If you want to end up as a Marketing Director, Project Manager, Senior Account Manager or President, then kicking off in something entry level like business to business sales, that has room for growth in the relevant company may be the first step!

To find out more about graduate roles and the potential for career growth visit ProGrad’s website www.prograd.com.au or contact ProGrad’s graduate management team at info@prograd.com.au

Since opening our current office on Clarence Street in 2005, ProGrad is pleased to announce the location of our new office! As of Friday the 29^th of October 2010, ProGrad will be located on Level 12, 10 Barrack Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

As the ProGrad team continues to grow in both sales and operations, the move was definitely prompted by unprecedented growth. Our client demand is also continually increasing with more and more roles and opportunities opening up for undergraduates.

ProGrad’s new Barrack Street office was selected for a variety of reasons, including its many amenities. Boasting a brand new assessment centre which was custom made for our assessment days, the building also has an extensive open plan office for our friendly team.

The central location is also of real importance for overall efficiency. Just two minutes walking distance from the current office, ProGrad’s choice to remain in the area limits the impact the relocation could have on our graduates, clients and employees.

Moving to the new office reflects ProGrad’s commitment to our highly successful operation and practices, which will continue to develop in the future.

“This is a really exciting time for ProGrad,” said Davinia Noble, General Manager of ProGrad. 

“The move to a larger, more modern office supports our plans for future growth, and will be a great location for our expanding team to service our graduates and clients even more effectively.”

For more information about our new location please contact the ProGrad team now on 02 8235 8300 or email ellen.giebels@prograd.com.au. All contact details and web addresses will remain the same for ProGrad after the move.

ProGrad have recently welcomed a new team member into the Sydney office. Waffaete is a recent university graduate that has come through the ProGrad assessment day.

Waffaete was a memorable candidate on the day as she deomstrated her maturity, professionalism, drive to succeed and strong communication skills.

Waffaete has joined the ProGrad team as a Business Development Manager. She now works within the sales departments helping to generate new business leads and assist other recent university graduates in finding a secure full time position.

The team at ProGrad would like to welcome Waffaete, and wish her all the best in her new role!

If you are a recent graduate, or an organisation looking to recruit a graduate, call ProGrad directly on 02 8235 8300 or visit ProGrads website at www.prograd.com.au

Looking for work anyone? Sent out some resumes? Been through the web sites? To no avail? Well some questions for you what time did you get up today? If you really want to get up close and personal what are you wearing? Many studies have shown that your approach and attire can affect your mindset and your behaviour. Finding a Job is a Job, invest the time and be persistent, it’s your career.

We take more time researching a holiday where we might spend 2 weeks a year; than we do researching a prospective employer where we might spend the next 5 years. 

Kingsley -Training Manager Prograd

ProGrad have been working successfully with organizations in both Sydney and Melbourne over the last 4 years. We have worked with over 500 organizations placing and training over 1000 graduates across a variety of industries.

If you are interested in finding out more about the training and opportunities we have available, please contact the Operations Team on 02 8235 8300.  Alternatively, you can email us at info@prograd.com.au for more information.

ProGrad has historically serviced Sydney and Melbourne, yet have seen an increasing demand for graduates within Brisbane over the last 6 months.

As a result, ProGrad are starting to extend their presence and are looking to develop new graduate opportunities in the Brisbane area.

We have already placed a number of candidates in Brisbane, with companies like JCDecaux, Pitney Bowes, Avnet and Kimberley Clark Australia.  These placed graduates have had the opportunity to attend the ProGrad training sessions, which are conducted in both Sydney and Melbourne.

With this increasing demand, ProGrad will aim to service the location with assessment days which we will hold more regularly and the presence of our business development team.

If you would like to apply for a ProGrad opportunity, please call our Graduate Management Team on 02 8235 8300, or apply online using the ProGrad application form.  To open the ProGrad Application Form please click on this link.