Jack's Career Journey

Joined in: 2010

The Application Process
"I didn't want to be a number. A large
intake would have put me off. I didn't
want to share a platform with another
30 people, all striving to see who could
be top dog. But in a small intake of
around 6, you get the exposure that
you deserve, all the way to the top. I
knew I wouldn't be making the tea or
photocopying."

"The Argos ethic is important. It comes
back to the company - who they are,
what they are about, what they believe
in and the people. Everyone here was
so nice, so true about the scheme and
so true about Argos and Home Retail
Group, and that sold it, definitely."

"The money was good, so I ticked that
box. The development - I looked at it
and thought 'What can they do for me?
Where can I go in the next ten years?'
Because I think, unless you enjoy your
job, you're not going to progress. Argos
offered me the chance to get fresh, get
dynamic and get going. And the ability
to go the extra mile, beyond the norm.
That was key."

"Direct Exposure to the Senior
Management team and board level is a
great selling point. As it is a fresh
scheme, it has great momentum and
backing with those in and around the
company, allowing graduates to
flourish."

The offer...
"I was very happy to join Argos. When I
got the offer, they gave me a day to
think about it, but I knew I was...

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