Transition to employment

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Are you a recent graduate? We have a day dedicated specifically to helping you with your job search.

For theninthconsecutive year,the universities of Montpellier—Université de Montpellier (UM) and Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 (UPVM3)—are poolingtheir resources to better meet the expectations of graduates.


The aim of thisTransition to EmploymentDay is to support young Master's and PhD graduates in their transition from university to the professional world by providing them with practical methods and advice on how to find a job.

On the agenda

10 a.m. – Live roundtable discussion

"For an effective job search"

Recruitment specialists provide practical advice on job search strategies, challenges, and pitfalls to avoid. Former students will share their experiences.

11 a.m. – Webinars
Danish Ministry of Employment

Discover a unique immersion program at a company in Denmark.

APEC

APEC: Get free, personalized support from an APEC career consultant. www.apec.

Pépite-LR

PEPITE-LRaims to promote entrepreneurship among the 110,000 students in eastern Occitanie, introduce them to entrepreneurship as a means of entering the workforce, and support them in their plans to start or take over a business through three main programs: the National Student-Entrepreneur Status, the Student-Entrepreneur Diploma, and PEPITE Starter. www.pepite-lr.fr

International Home

International Student/Researcher Welcome Service (SAIEC)

Accueil International provides practical advice on integrating into professional life in France after completing your studies (residence permit for "job seeking/business creation," change of status):www.saiec.fr

Employment Center

Pôle-Emploi presents the Emploi Store: Discover innovative apps to simplify your job search

The Alumni Network

Alumni network: Build your network and find targeted job offers on your university's professional platforms:ResUMandAlumni.

2 p.m. – Online workshops

1 workshop of your choice

The keys to an effective resume

As an essential communication tool, your resume is a key element of your application. This workshop will help you optimize its design to maximize your hiring potential!

Hosted by Paul-Valéry Montpellier III University

Starting an innovative business

Discover entrepreneurial innovation at our exciting workshop co-hosted by BIC Montpellier and INITIUM, the University of Montpellier's incubator. Explore the crucial stages of starting a business, immerse yourself in the inspiring journey of a researcher turned entrepreneur, and exchange ideas to bring your projects to life.

Hosted by the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole BIC and Initium, the Montpellier University Incubator.

3:30 p.m. – Online workshops

1 workshop of your choice

Recruitment interview

Prepare for your job interview as thoroughly as possible and understand what is at stake.
The objectives of the job interview: mutual challenges and expectations.
Advance preparation: key questions, mutual research by the candidate and recruiter on the web.
Building your argument: constructing your pitch, attitudes to adopt

Hosted by APEC (Association for Executive Employment)

International mobility

Discover the various possibilities for international mobility.

Hosted by Pôle Emploi International

5 p.m. – Online workshops

1 workshop of your choice

Employment and Disability

When and how should you talk about your disability?

Hosted by CAP EMPLOI

Boost my LinkedIn profile

– Understanding the networking strategy on LinkedIn
– Creating my profile
– Finding contacts
– Animating my page to improve my visibility

Hosted by APEC (Association for Executive Employment)

Doctors in business

What are the obstacles facing recruiters and PhD graduates? What positions/careers are available for PhD graduates in business?

Hosted by Cabinet Accompagnement Miroir

Day organized in collaboration with key players in the field: the Association for Executive Employment (APEC), Pôle Emploi, the National Association of HR Directors (ANDRH), PÉPITE (entrepreneurship), the Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CPME Occitanie), the recruitment firm Hays, and the Montpellier Business Innovation Center (BIC).