Case Studies

Case Studies 2009

Hilary, Business Development Manager, Soul Telecommunications: The more you prepare the greater chance you have of being successful. This applies for the assessment day, the interviews and eventually your role its self.

Andrew, Account Manager, MySpace: My account manager at ProGrad helped me tailor my skills. It was a job that excited me and that I was passionate about.

Stefano, Dow Jones: If you are looking to change your career, industry or may not have the relevant experience to get your foot in the door, ProGrad will definitely help you get started in your career.

Graeme, Account Manager, Get Price: Consider that there is a good chance to get the job you've always dreamed of.

Edward, Sales Support, Eaton Industries: Consider that there is a good chance to get the job you've always dreamed of.

Rebecca, Marketing Coordinator, NCS: My recommendation to other graduates is to apply and go to every opportunity.

Anna, Customer Service Representative, 3M: My Take as much advice as you can from the ProGrad Account Managers, it can be really useful in your interviews.

Case Studies 2009

Mark, IT Consultant, Johnson & Johnson: My I would definitely encourage other potential graduates to attend an assessment day. It is just one phone call away.

Karolina, Account Executive, Southern Cross Computer Systems: The My advice now is - give it a go! With a guardian angel like ProGrad, anything is possible.

Carlo, Business Development Manager, Leap Frog Group: The ProGrad staff were genuine and professional in their appraoch; this reflected their very teachings that would encompass the very desires of a modern day employer.

Joe, Steel Trader, CMC Australia: Follow My advice for a potential applicant is, go into the assessment day and each interview with confidence and dont think you need a business degree to impress the suits.

Allison, Team Leader, Tyro Payments: Follow ProGrad is a fantastic experience and an opportunity to learn so much about the busiess environment, I would reccommend it to anyone wanting to pursue a career in business.

Cameron, Area Sales Manager, Dexion Dandenong: Follow ProGrads interview process to a tee! It's simply a gold mine for a successful interview.

Stephanie, Business Development Executive, Leap Frog Group: After ProGrad gives young Graduates a chance to show their true potential and I would recommend it to any graduate looking for a kick-start into a fantastic career.

Case Studies 2008

Toby, Account Manager, Derwent Howard Media: After I've only had the first week of training, but I did enjoy it. It was great learning about all the other graduates experiences so far, the things they enjoyed and the aspects they found difficult.

Nicola, Sales Executive, Travelforce: After the Assessment Day I wasnt sure that ProGrad would be able to find a relevant position as what I was looking for was quite niche.

Glenn, Business Development Executive, Sage Software: The Assessment Day was definetly a challenge, but something that everyone can learn from.

Alex, Account Manager, Healthy Food Guide: The best advice I could give graduates who are considering working with ProGrad would be go for it. The whole process for me was easy and straight forward.

Nick, Account Executive, Hasbro: Prograd training gave me the head start and confidence to challenge my peers into taking on these new opportunities for promotion.

Amanda, Territory Manager, Kimberly Clark: My experience with both ProGrad and Kimbery Clark has been nothing but rewarding.

Michael, Financial Services, Rainmaker Group: Be professional, amiable, and friendly. Migrating from a uni lifestyle to a business environment can be a large transition, we just have to try and persevere.

case studies 2008

Dan, Campaign Manager, Eye Blaster: ProGrad is a great experience and service and good way of getting your foot in the door of the industry you desire.

Adam, Junior Sales Concultant, Sorrento: The ProGrad training was enjoyable, deinitely interesting to be taken out of work and put in a room with people of similiar situations.

Oliver, Sales Co-ordinator, Hasbro: Being a graduate you think that the interviewers are testing you -sometimes they are- but they also want to see how you fit into their team, and how you communcate.

Sophie, Sales Executive, NOW Screen: Prograd has a vested interest in helping you find a career, not just a job. They are good in offering you different positions available and talking you through different opportunities.

Matthew, Sales Coordinator, QAS: Being QAS offered me a strcutures career path which was exactly what I was looking for when selecting the right graduate career opportunity.

Mariam, Sales Coordinator, Eye Corp: I'm very lucky in my role I get to be invloved in all aspects of the business operations. I put proposals together, book accounts, conduct market research and provide support to two great account managers.

Brett, Territory Manager, ACTO Structures: I really like the culture of the company and the level of responsiblity I have been given early on in my career.

case studies 2008

Emma, Private Clients Services, HiFX : Being a fresh graduate I had no idea what sort of job I wanted to get into, so keeping my options open allowed me to go and investigate different companies and industries.

Jarrod, Client Services Manager, ProGrad: ProGrad, as an organisation, is in the business of helping graduates become the next generation of business professaionals.

Joshua, Marketing Graduate, Samsung: The first thing I want to say about ProGrad and the opportunities it can create for you is that it doesn't matter what your background is.

Stela, Inside Sales, Marshal Software : I was torn between many different interests and skills. A friends of mine suggested I apply to attend an Assessment day at ProGrad.

Michelle, Account Manager, ProGrad: The most rewarding part of my job is definitely the feeling of finding a graduate their dream role and then watching then grow along with their training.

Mark, Channel Account Executive, Telarus : Prograd have alot of great contacts with a range of reputable companies that will offer you a walk in interview that you wouldn't otherwsie be given the opportunitiy without ProGrad.

Lauren, Business Development Executive, Prograd: If you are looking for a great opportunity, excellent training and to be home grown and mentored into an organisation I suggest to you now, look no further than ProGrad.

CAse studies 2006-2007

Naomi, National Sales Assistant, Bartter: After I was successful in getting into ProGrad, I had 4 interviews the following week. They were all fantastic opportunities, and the ProGrad staff helped me every step of the way...

Peter, Sales Executive, Optus Business Direct: I was successful in my interviews, I enjoy what I do and it challenges me all the time. Every four months or so I get flown to Sydney for training which is the best part about ProGrad...

Sarah, Sales Executive, Satellite Digital: At this stage I hadn’t really looked into Prograd too much and just thought it was another recruitment agency. Unbeknown to me, when I got the call a week or so later from Prograd...

Stuart, Sponsorship Sales Executive, Bulldogs: If you are looking for the ultimate career, trust me Prograd will get you there. Because of Prograd, I have found myself in a job that I love, surrounded by great people working for...

Jethro, Sales Coordinator, APN Outdoor: I now work for Australasia’s largest outdoor advertising company. Taking a role in the media industry has highlighted my sense of direction and cemented the first steps of my career...

Gregg, Sales Executive, Touchbase: ProGrad directed me to opportunities that allowed for extensive growth and opportunity. I have been with my employer now for 7 months and progress is going well....

Lauren, Marketing Coordinator, Lifestyle_: I’ve learnt so much since I started at Lifestyle_ and am part of a great team. I love coming to work everyday and I’m doing things that normally only people with years of experience are expected...

Megan, Sales Coordinator, Adshel: Megan has been working at Adshel for around 6 months and is enjoying the responsibility and tasks given to her. As a result of her hard work, Megan is now going out on business meetings...

Christian, Account Manager, JCDecaux: Christian came to our assessment day with an open mind and it was clear he was hungry for success. His confidence and ability to articulate himself meant he was a perfect candidate...

Drew, Account Manager, Sydney Kings: Drew was lucky enough to secure a job with the Sydney Kings against strong competition. An avid sports fan, Drew is responsible for liaising with existing clients as well as establishing new ones...

Shiva, Business Development Manager, ICT Security: Since starting with ICT Security, Shiva has prospected his own list of clients as well as managed business strategies increase revenue. As a result of exceeding his targets...

Chris, Sales Manager, Ingram Micro: Chris started his sales career with Ingram Micro, a leading IT hardware distributor. He has progressed rapidly in the company and describes his experience here...

Yousef, ProGrad Graduate, Tilda Communications: Yoursef recently went through the ProGrad process and has a few kind words to say about ProGrad and what benefit ProGrad can be to both graduates and employers...

case studies 2008-2009

Jarrod, Client Services Manager, ProGrad: ProGrad, as an organisation, is in the business of helping graduates become the next generation of business professaionals.

Joshua, Marketing Graduate, Samsung: The first thing I want to say about ProGrad and the opportunities it can create for you is that it doesn't matter what your background is.

Stela, Inside Sales, Marshal Software : I was torn between many different interests and skills. A friends of mine suggested I apply to attend an Assessment day at ProGrad.

Michelle, Account Manager, ProGrad: The most rewarding part of my job is definitely the feeling of finding a graduate their dream role and then watching then grow along with their training.

CAse studies 2006-2007