Bring it on, Top Grads!
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Smart Savvy is looking to discover the next marketing ‘rockstar.’ We are hosting a competition called, Top Grads 2009, for graduating seniors with a marketing or communications focus at any of BC’s post-secondary institutions (and BCIT), introducing them to some of the lower-mainland’s best employers. We’ll select three (3) grads to help secure their first ‘killer’ job. (Application deadline is May 15, 2009).
Here are 5 reasons why I’m excited for the competition:
A chance to identify emerging talent — Using the application process, we’ll get to see who really stands out among the crowd and can hold their own in a business setting.
An opportunity to help people stretch and grow — Applicants will be taken through an intensive selection process to help them learn what it takes to be a top-level marketer.
Helping people get a ‘leg-up’ in their career — It’s always hard to get that first foot in the door. We can help someone who deserves it.
Bringing people together to make new connections — From newbies to seasoned professionals, here’s a chance to learn how to master your craft.
Feedback is good — Getting a read on how you present yourself can only make you stronger. Top Grads allows us to offer valuable feedback.
Even though opportunities aren’t coming in ‘fast and furious’ the need for talent isn’t going to disappear. Implementing this program is a way to get familiar with the leaders of tomorrow as well as BC Schools who are offering great marketing programs. I must say, I wish this opportunity was presented to me when I was graduating!
