Transition to Employment

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Are you a recent graduate? We’ve set aside a special day just for you to help you with your job search.

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


The goal of this "Transition to Employment" event is to support recent Master’s and Ph.D. graduates in their transition from academia to the professional world by providing them with practical methods and advice on how to secure a job.

What's on

10 a.m. – Live panel discussion

“For an Effective Job Search”

Recruitment specialists will offer practical advice on the job search process, key challenges, and pitfalls to avoid. Former students will share their experiences.

11 a.m. – Webinars
Danish Ministry of Employment

Discover a unique immersive experience at a company in Denmark.

APEC

APEC: Get free, personalized guidance from an APEC career counselor. www.apec.

Pépite-LR

PEPITE-LRaims to promote an entrepreneurial spirit among the 110,000 students in Eastern Occitanie, to present an entrepreneurial mindset as a pathway to professional integration, and to 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

Home International

International Student and Researcher Services (SAIEC)

The International Office provides practical advice on integrating into the professional world in France after completing your studies (residence permit for “job search/business creation,” change of status):www.saiec.fr

Pôle Emploi

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 listings on your university’s professional platforms:ResUMandAlumni

2:00 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 component of your application. This workshop will help you refine its design to maximize your chances of getting hired!

Organized by Paul-Valéry Montpellier III University

Start an innovative business

Discover entrepreneurial innovation at our exciting workshop co-hosted by the Montpellier BIC and INITIUM, the University of Montpellier’s incubator. Explore the key steps in starting a business, learn about the inspiring journey of a researcher-turned-entrepreneur, and engage in discussions to bring your projects to life.

Organized by the BIC of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and Initium, the University of Montpellier’s incubator.

3:30 p.m. – Online workshops

1 workshop of your choice

Job Interview

How to best prepare for a job interview and understand what’s at stake.
The objectives of a job interview: what’s at stake and mutual expectations.
Preparing in advance: key questions, mutual research by candidate and recruiter online.
Crafting your pitch: structuring your response, appropriate attitudes to adopt

Organized by APEC (Association for Executive Employment)

International mobility

Discover the various opportunities for international mobility.

Organized by Pôle Emploi International

5:00 p.m. – Online workshops

1 workshop of your choice

Employment and Disabilities

When and how should you talk about your disability?

Organized by CAP EMPLOI

Boost my LinkedIn profile

– Understanding LinkedIn networking strategies
– Creating my profile
– Finding contacts
– Engaging with your page to boost your visibility

Organized by APEC (Association for Executive Employment)

Doctors in the Workplace

What are the obstacles faced by recruiters as well as PhDs? What kinds of positions or roles are available for PhDs in the corporate sector?

Hosted by Accompagnement Miroir

An event organized in collaboration with key stakeholders 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 and Innovation Center (BIC).