just curious, do any of you guys know anyone who has done the woolworths graduate program, in say finance/accounting? whats the grad program like? thinking bout applying for it..
I didn't apply for finance/accounting, but I applied for marketing. I was rejected after the phone interview, which frankly stunned me as I had five years experience at Woolworths and a near distinction average, so in an internal process I assumed I would have a great shot.
Long story short, in April/May applied for the (external so theoretically much, much harder) Coles grad program out of spite, got accepted, I start February. Then about a month later I got a call from HR indicated they had made a mistake and they would find me a job now I was joining Coles, but I declined. I'm going where I am wanted, not some pity job somewhere in Bella Vista. So my time at Woolworths in ending in six weeks.
What does this say about the grad program, or more specifically HR? I don't know, but I am not complaining with the job I have been offered at Coles. Fantastic salary, and a real opportunity to awaken a sleeping giant. Let's face it, Woolworths does nearly everything better, so there is so much more scope for improvement at Coles. But I digress. As with any of the grad roles, you will just rotate around set functions for two years. Great if you have a passion for supermarkets.