Transition to employment
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If you're a recent graduate, we've set aside a special day to help you in your job search.
For the 9th year running, Montpellier's universities - Université de Montpellier (UM) and Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier 3 (UPVM3) - are pooling their resources to better meet graduates' expectations.
The aim of this Transition to Employment day is to help young Master's and PhD graduates make the transition from university to the workplace, by providing them with practical advice and methods for finding a job.
The program
10 a.m. - Live round table
"For an effective job search
Recruitment specialists will give you practical advice on how to find a job, what's at stake and what pitfalls to avoid. Former students will share their experiences.
11 a.m. - Webinars
Danish Ministry of Employment
Discover a unique immersion program in a Danish company.
Pépite-LR
PEPITE-LR aims to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship among the 110,000 students in Eastern Occitania, to introduce them to entrepreneurship as a vector for professional integration, and to support them in their plans to set up or take over a business through 3 main programs: the National Student-Entrepreneur Status, the Student-Entrepreneur Diploma and the PEPITE Starter. www.pepite-lr.fr
International Home
International Student/Researcher Welcome Service (SAIEC)
Accueil International offers practical advice on integrating into working life in France after your student course (residence permit for "seeking employment/creating a business", change of status): www.saiec.fr
Pôle Emploi
Pôle-Emploi presents the Emploi Store: Discover innovative applications to simplify your job search
2pm - Online workshops
1 workshop of your choice
The keys to an effective CV
An essential communication tool, the CV is a key element in your job application. This workshop will help you optimize its design to maximize your hiring potential!
Hosted by Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier III
Creating an innovative company
Discover entrepreneurial innovation at our exciting workshop co-hosted by Montpellier BIC and INITIUM, the University of Montpellier incubator. Explore the crucial steps involved in setting up a company, immerse yourself in the inspiring journey of a researcher turned entrepreneur, and exchange ideas to bring your projects to life.
Hosted by Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole's BIC, and Initium, the University of Montpellier's incubator.
3:30 p.m. - Online workshops
1 workshop of your choice
Recruitment interview
Prepare for the recruitment interview and identify the issues at stake.
Objectives of the recruitment interview: issues and mutual expectations.
Preparation beforehand: key questions, mutual investigation of recruiter/recruiter on the web.
Building the sales pitch: speech construction, attitudes to adopt.
Hosted by APEC (Association pour l'Emploi des Cadres)
International mobility
Find out more about our international mobility opportunities.
Hosted by Pôle Emploi International
5pm - Online workshops
1 workshop of your choice
Employment and Disability
When and how to talk about your disability?
Hosted by CAP EMPLOI
Boost my LinkedIn profile
- Understanding networking strategy on Linkedin
- Creating my profile
- Finding contacts
- Animating your page to improve your visibility
Hosted by APEC (Association pour l'Emploi des Cadres)
Doctors in the workplace
What are the obstacles faced by recruiters and doctors alike? What jobs exist for PhDs in companies?
Led by Cabinet Accompagnement Miroir
Day organized in collaboration with local players: the Association Pour l'Emploi des Cadres (APEC), Pôle Emploi, the Association Nationale des DRH (ANDRH), PÉPITE (entrepreneurship), the Confédération des Petites et Moyennes Entreprises (CPME Occitanie), the Hays recruitment agency and the Montpellier BIC.
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