• Introduzione

  • Vip-Tech-Job: Time 2 Act! in a nutshell – usage/application

    Session 1 VipTechJob: Time 2 Act! in a nutshell

    Content

    The aim of this workshop session is to show the participants all the VIPTechJob tools available, coming from VIPTechJob: Easy access to job market and VIPTechJob – Time 2 act! projects. The session provides hands-on exercises and online resources that will enable the participants to leverage the project’s toolkit.

     The topics are divided in two main areas:

    • Resources that provide the participants with knowledge/skills/information (e.g., the VIPTechJob learning platform, VIPTechJob Podcasts)
    • Tools which help the participants to interact, with employers, to look for job opportunities, to create networks with other job seekers/VIP youngsters.

    Aims & Objectives

    Participants will be able to:

    • Effectively use a Moodle platform in general, and more specifically the one developed within VIPTechJob Project.
    • Find good practices examples and inspiring stories in the field of job seeking.
    • Get to know and use online tools to look for a job, and to create different types of CVs according to the preferred job profiles.
    • Establish contact with employers by using VIPTechJob tools.

    Units (click on the names to see the content)

    1 – How to use VIPTechJob Learning Platform

    2 – The VIPTechJob WebApp: your online CV

    3 – The Job podcasts and videos

    Time

    2 hours

    Learners’ requirements

    Basic knowledge about Internet browsing and the use of screen readers and other assistive software.

    Learning outcomes

    At the end of the session, the attendant shall:

     Knowledge:

    • Describe what is a Moodle platform and what is that useful for, in general.
    • Indicate suitable tools available in the Internet for job seeking and networking (in the field of the job market).
    • Explain the importance of developing an adapted CV for each job opportunity.
    • Identify how to overcome barriers which difficult the  relationship with employers, by using online tools and communication techniques.

     Skills:

    • Show abilities to develop a good online relationship with employers and job counsellors.
    • Design and keeping up-to-date different types of CVs.
    • Apply techniques learnt from the good practices and inspiring stories from other youngsters looking for a job.

     Competences:

    • Be aware of the importance of keeping an effective and appropriate online presence.
    • Be aware of the need to continuously improve their own abilities in the field of networking.
    • Understand the benefits of using different tools and resources available in the Internet in their active job seeking strategy.

     

    Resources available/needed

    Available:

    Needed:

    • A room with enough space for all participants
    • Chairs set in a semi-circle
    • A good quality and reliable Internet connection
    • Smartphones, tables, laptops… for all the participants, with assistive software/hardware (each participant could be invited to bring their own devices)
    • Supporting materials (see the description of each unit)

    Learning methodologies

    Theoretical introduction followed by “hands-on” activities.

    Session assessment

    Examples of Questionnaires for participants:

Soft skills for VIPs