Candidates who are successfully progressing through The Programme have come from a variety of backgrounds, as you'll see from the examples below: I had just left University . . . “After my graduation I searched everywhere for jobs and positions that would be challenging and offer the chance for progression. After successfully coming through the interview process I could not believe the opportunity I had to progress and the strength and support of the training programme. It was such a fun, energetic and progressive environment that I very quickly decided to stay and build my future here.” I was on my gap year, travelling on a work visa . . . “I needed something that would pay the bills while I was travelling. I initially answered the advert purely for something to tide me over for a couple of months. However I soon found myself swept along with the progress that I was making and now 12 months later, I am about to open a Sales & Marketing Office of my own. It is an incredible opportunity.” I had left school early with only a couple of qualifications . . . “I became increasingly frustrated and disillusioned after being turned down for so many jobs because of my lack of qualifications. I was so pleased when I was accepted on to the Personal Development Programme and was re-assured that I would receive all the product specific and general business training I would need to succeed. I now have confidence in my own ability and can see a real future developing for myself.” I was frustrated in my previous job . . . “I had gone as high as I could in my previous job. No matter what else I did there were no promotional opportunities. I needed a fresh challenge and a new beginning, something that would give me more control over my progress and allow me to increase my earnings and status to a level I aspired to. This opportunity has given me all this and more – I work hard, gain excellent rewards for my efforts and have plenty of scope to learn, take on more responsibility and develop my commercial and people skills.”