Finding a job despite Covid

Blended learning

Which level is targeted at the end of the training course?

Beginner

How long does the training course last?

 0,50 day(s)

The video-conference takes half-a-day.

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

EN FR

When will the next session take place?

Who is organising this training course?

Competence ASBL proposent entre autres des bootcamps intensifs pour aider les demandeurs d'emploi à se préparer de manière proactive au marché du travail, des "Bootcamps de recherche d'emploi" et des bilans d’Orientation pour accompagner les élèves et étudiants dans leur orientation ou dans la recherche d'un premier stage ou emploi.

Who is the training course aimed at?

Jobseekers or people looking for a change of job or employer.

What are the prerequisites?

Proficiency in English.

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

This seminar is aimed at all those who are currently looking for a job in Luxembourg or who are considering a change of position or employer. In the first part, participants will learn to better understand the labor market and understand the needs of employers. In a second step, they will learn to rework their application to better meet the expectations of recruiters and to prepare themselves to be able to be convincing during a job interview by video conference.

What does the training course cover?

Labour market situation
Some key figures
Employer expectations and skills in demand

  • Technical skills
  • Generic skills

The main actors

  • Temporary agencies and recruitment agencies
  • Employers

What has changed since the Covid pandemic?

Finding employment opportunities or how to find the hidden part of the iceberg

  • Classic sources
  • Job market watch and direct approach

How to structure your application to meet the expectations of recruiters

  • Agencies
  • Employers

Electronic Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Structure

  • Chronological Resume
  • Resume by skills

Presentation of the Resume

  • Which template to choose?


Content (Essential information)

  • Personal data
  • Photo: yes or no?
  • Professional experience
  • Trainings & certifications; diplomas
  • Other activities

How to prepare a relevant description of the skills and / or tasks
Use skills acquired in your private life to raise your profile

How to prepare effectively for the job interview (by video conference)
Practical preparation

  • Organise your space (camera position, lighting, background)
  • Installation and practical test (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
  • How to suppress background noise

Preparation of interview content

  • How to prepare your "Pitch"
  • The most frequent questions
  • How to prepare for a competency-based interview
  • Questions to prepare for the recruiter

We share with the participants examples of "best practice" but also extracts from our blooper.

What topics are addressed?

  • Winning Application
  • Technical competencies
  • Generic competencies
  • Electronic Resume
  • Chronological Resume
  • Competencies based Resume
  • Hiring Interview
  • Behavioural Interview
  • Interview by video-conference

What teaching methods are used?

This interactive seminar is given in the form of a video conference. The seminar alternates theoretical parts with many practical parts, the whole is illustrated by examples (good and bad) coming out of the professional experience of our trainers.

What will you receive at the end of the training course?

Participants will receive a certificate of participation.

What course materials are provided?

Les participants recevront des supports de cours.

Mode of organisation

The training is administered by video-conference (ZOOM).

Participants will receive an invitation by email and a link to join the training.

A computer (ideally with a camera & microphone) as well as a good internet connection are prerequisites for an active participation.

What other information is useful to know?

Les participants désireux d'un soutien supplémentaire pourront prendre rendez-vous pour une ou plusieurs séances de coaching supplémentaires.(payante).