The Apprentice is a reality competition that aims at testing the business prowess of its participants. People from various walks of life who think that they know how to manage time and resources yet assuring profit at the end of the day try their luck on the show. The show is hosted by the business mogul, Donald Trump who’s now sharing the coveted slot with his son Eric Trump. Over the years, the show has escalated itself to the pedestal of a test of intelligence, wit and practical knowledge. It has acquired the tag of the ‘Ultimate Job Interview’.

The format of the show includes gauging the skills of its contestants on the basis of their ability to complete the task allotted to their respective teams. These are in fact Herculean tasks that aggravate pressure due to paucity of time and resources and one is required to put his managerial knowhow to use. The elimination procedure is also unique as it pushes the losing team into an imbroglio putting the onus of who should be sent back home on their shoulders.

The show has undergone a huge revamp as it has made a sincere attempt to evolve with every successive season. It was kick started as a tussle between men and the fairer sex. The third season harped on to discovering the deserving one by pairing the book smarts and street smarts against each other. The Project Managers were chosen on the basis of their inherent ability to tackle crisis.
The sixth season witnessed the show moving from the environs of New York to other locations like Los Angeles, California, etc.

The show focuses on inculcating in its contestants the ability to handle business tasks adeptly keeping an eye on every minutia. It is in fact the juncture to hone your understanding of all that goes on behind a business, sales & promotion and most importantly, its sustainability.