Entry deadline for DDB's 2013 Graduate Program fastly approaching - applications close Fri, Oct 5
CB Exclusive: Applications for the 2013 intake of the hotly contested DDB Graduate Program close this Friday, 5th October. There has been unprecedented interest in the program with more than 650 applications being downloaded since entries opened in early September.A shortlist of the most talented and nice applicants will be invited to a group assessment day where they will be observed as they participate in creative-led individual and group tasks. Successful candidates will be given exposure to the entire marketing mix including advertising, social media, PR, brand consultancy and experiential, when they take up their posts in February 2013.
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Chris Brown, DDB Group Sydney managing director, believes that the DDB Sydney Graduate Program produces some of the most employable talent in the industry.
Says Brown: "A spot in the DDB Graduate Program is one of the most coveted graduate positions in the communications industry, providing university graduates with an opportunity to work across some of the most impressive brands in the country. Our focus and investment in the graduate programme means our people are highly regarded by agencies both across the country and globally.
"The interest we've seen in applications for the 2013 program is testament to the appeal of our brand and the reputation of the programme. We have employed more than 90 Grads since the program started in 2000."
2012 DDB graduate, Harry Mountier, has thoroughly enjoyed his time in the program.
Says Mountier: "Being accepted into the DDB graduate program was an amazing opportunity which has provided the perfect platform to kick-start my career in advertising. Having all of the agencies resources and expertise at our disposal means there is always something new to learn (did you know 'Kerning' means to increase space between letters?) and everyone goes out of their way to make sure that we are continually developing our skills.
"As a grad at DDB you feel like your thrown into the deep end, but luckily all the DDB staff are there to help resuscitate."
Candidates for the DDB Group 2013 Graduate Program must submit their application by 5pm Friday, 5th October 2012. To speak with participants in the 2012 Graduate Program 'like' the DDB 2013 Graduate Program Facebook page.
Says Brown: "A spot in the DDB Graduate Program is one of the most coveted graduate positions in the communications industry, providing university graduates with an opportunity to work across some of the most impressive brands in the country. Our focus and investment in the graduate programme means our people are highly regarded by agencies both across the country and globally.
"The interest we've seen in applications for the 2013 program is testament to the appeal of our brand and the reputation of the programme. We have employed more than 90 Grads since the program started in 2000."
2012 DDB graduate, Harry Mountier, has thoroughly enjoyed his time in the program.
Says Mountier: "Being accepted into the DDB graduate program was an amazing opportunity which has provided the perfect platform to kick-start my career in advertising. Having all of the agencies resources and expertise at our disposal means there is always something new to learn (did you know 'Kerning' means to increase space between letters?) and everyone goes out of their way to make sure that we are continually developing our skills.
"As a grad at DDB you feel like your thrown into the deep end, but luckily all the DDB staff are there to help resuscitate."
Candidates for the DDB Group 2013 Graduate Program must submit their application by 5pm Friday, 5th October 2012. To speak with participants in the 2012 Graduate Program 'like' the DDB 2013 Graduate Program Facebook page.
Since when were social media and PR a marketing mix... Fail