Birmingham-based graduate has bagged her dream job at an exciting creative business located in the West Midlands thanks to graduate recruitment specialist Grad Central.
Marshmallow Creative Ltd, located in Marston Green, offers a range of creative solutions for internationally known brands, including The Walt Disney Company and DIAGEO. Set up by Michelle Sommerville, previously creative director for Disney, she wanted to employ a graduate with the ambition and enthusiasm that would help to continue to drive her business forward.
Michelle explained: "We’re very unique in what we cater for as a business – predominantly branding, packaging and graphic design for clothing and toys, homeware and similar products. We are proud that we can offer the opportunity to work with big name clients that are often associated with London without having to move away from a creatively dynamic region like the West Midlands."
Michelle, MD of Marshmallow with new recruit Faye Priest
Accurate and efficient recruitment services
Knowing that Michelle was looking for someone outstanding to join her small yet dedicated team at Marshmallow Creative, Grad Central were able to define her exact requirements and find the perfect candidate.
Michelle continued: "I was really impressed with the quick and efficient service that Grad Central offered from start to finish. It’s often difficult to specify what you’re looking for in a new team member, however, they were able to match my criteria precisely and I was really impressed with the high standard of candidates they were able to offer me."
Faye Priest, a recent graduate from Birmingham City University with a degree in Visual Graphic Design was successfully chosen for the role as Junior Graphic Designer demonstrating throughout the job interview process her determination and drive to succeed.
Faye commented: "I was ecstatic when I found out I had got the job at Marshmallow Creative. It was something I was really passionate about and knew suited the skills I’d developed throughout university.
"It’s difficult being a graduate in the recession and I still have friends who have yet to find a job related to their degree. I count myself lucky that not only was I able to start my career in something I’m truly passionate about in a place I’ve always loved living in, but also having the advice and support every step of the way from Grad Central."
Grad Central is a dedicated recruitment service solely aimed at helping graduates and businesses from the West Midlands region. It offers a completely fee-free service for businesses to help them build on their existing workforces.
Michelle said: "You cannot put a price on how valuable a graduate like Faye could be to my business. She has shown that despite all the doom and gloom of the credit crunch and how it is directly affecting the graduate jobs market, it’s still possible to get your foot on the career ladder."