The Apprentice
Did you know that Tim Campbell and Michelle Dewberry - the two previous winners of the BBC2 hit reality TV show "The Apprentice" - have both told Sir Alan Sugar that they don't want to work for him anymore? This must be why he's looking for yet another protege! Here's an introduction to the 16 business whizzkids competing to win a place on the super businessman's payroll. This programme is one of my "must sees" at the moment, if only to take the piss out of the ridiculous "corp-speak" phrases they come out with."We've got to work till we bleed"
"Her role for this task was door opening and locations" (even Sir Alan Sugar was confused by that one)
"I'm a strong team player Sir Alan but ultimately I am totally focused on showcasing my own abilities and strengths"
Here's an introduction to the 16 coporate wannabees competing to win a place on the super businessman's payroll.
A Cambridge graduate who was made redundant from his last job in investment banking.
He says: “Sleep when you’re dead. Live the dream.”
I say: He speaks six languages and isn't afraid to let us know it....
A Business Development Manager who, at 23, is The Apprentice’s youngest ever contestant.
She says: “I rate myself as a talented individual.”
I say: She's as hard as a chopping board made from Vinnie Jones' kidney stones....
A 27-year-old Marketing and Design Consultant from Essex.
He says: “I can be very, very offensive when I need to be.”
I say: He’s right.
A former Army Lieutenant whose hobbies include yachting and polo.
He says: “My lack of commercial experience might be a weakness”.
I say: Ra ra ra ra raaahh!!
A Pharmaceutical Sales Manager and single mother from Harrogate.
She says: “To me Sir Alan is an inspiration: what he has achieved and his directness.”
I say: Has nobody told her that Sir Alan hates lick-arses?
A Car Sales Manager from Blackburn.
He says: “On occasion my confidence can become arrogance”
I say: He sounds a bit like Jason Orange from Take That....
A financial adviser from Middlesex.
She says: “You know what, Sir Alan, bring it on!”
I say: You know what Sir Alan - get her off!
A Telecoms Manager who hails from Sharhaj in the United Arab Emirates.
He says: “Ba ba ba ba ba ba.” Don’t ask.
I say: Warning! This man is not afraid of showing us his jazz hands.....
A Quantum Physicist with a PhD and a jazz habit.
She says: “A lot of people would describe me as a girl geek. I’m really quite techie.”
I say: I've noticed that she drops the loveable geek act as soon as she enters the board room....
An Advertising Sales Manager who’s completed marathons in both London and New York City.
She says: “People that know me would describe me as loud, motivated, fun, determined, compassionate and energetic.”
I say: An icy blonde we wouldn’t want to mess with. She's my prediction to win this year.
Who is she? A housewife with a business degree who is proud to have lost six stone with WeightWatchers.
She says: “Who needs the truth wrapped up with fairy lights? Say it how is is!”
I say: She manages to backstab without seeming vicious. Watch out for her too....
posted by Freddy @ Monday, April 16, 2007
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