Preparing for Entry into the Workforce

The Office for Career Integration (BAIP) at SCUIO-IP supports students at the University of Montpellier in their efforts to find internships, work-study programs, and jobs.

Through group workshops, personalized guidance, events, reference materials, and digital tools, the BAIP helps you develop your career plan, showcase your skills, and prepare for your transition into the workforce.

Participate in workshops to support professional integration

Throughout the year, the BAIP offers group workshops that require registration and are open to all students at the University of Montpellier, from first-year undergraduates to doctoral students.

These workshops cover various topics related to entering the workforce, such as finding an internship or job, preparing a resume and cover letter, preparing for a job interview, highlighting one’s skills, and leveraging professional networks.

More information and registration

Schedule an appointment for one-on-one support

Are you unable to attend BAIP’s group workshops, or do you need personalized advice? BAIP offers one-on-one support to help you prepare your application materials and, more broadly, to assist you in your search for an internship, a work-study program, or a job.

By appointment:
Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Triolet campus
Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Richter campus

To schedule an appointment:
By email or by phone at 04 34 43 32 33 / 04 67 14 30 61

Walk-ins:
Every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the ground floor of the Richter University Library
60, rue des États Généraux
34000 Montpellier

More information and registration

Take part in our events

Throughout the year, the BAIP organizes events to give students the opportunity to meet recruiters, network with professionals, explore different industries, and better prepare for their transition into the workforce.

These events are key opportunities to stay informed, expand your network, identify opportunities, and better understand the expectations of the professional world.

The BAIP organizes the following events, among others:

University Job Fair

The University Job Fair is an annual event that brings together students, graduates, and recruiters.

Through company booths, roundtables, conferences, and recruitment sessions, it offers participants the chance to discover internship, work-study, and job opportunities while interacting directly with professionals.

A true highlight of the career transition process, this forum also helps participants better understand recruiters’ expectations, expand their professional networks, and advance their career goals.

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Work-Study Month

The Alternance Forum is an event designed to connect students and recruiters regarding work-study programs.
It allows students looking for a work-study program to discover companies, review job openings, and better understand employers’ expectations.
This event may also include preparatory activities, informational sessions, workshops, or testimonials to help students better understand the challenges of work-study programs and strengthen the effectiveness of their applications.

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“5 Minutes to Convince” Contest

The “5 Minutes to Convince” competition offers students enrolled in a national degree program the opportunity to present a career plan, an entrepreneurial project, or an idea in five minutes to a jury composed of professionals and representatives from higher education.
This competition is a valuable exercise in public speaking and project presentation. It allows participants to develop their communication skills, structure their presentations, gain confidence in speaking, and strengthen their ability to persuade.
It also offers the opportunity to receive feedback, advice, and hands-on experience presenting to a jury.

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Professional Integration Meetings

The Career Integration Events take the form of lectures, roundtable discussions, or Q&A sessions with professionals on topics related to employment, entrepreneurship, careers, and trends in the professional world.
These events allow students to explore different career paths, gain a better understanding of specific industries, and engage with professionals working in the field.

More information

View the events calendar

Find an internship, a work-study program, or a job with ResUM

ResUM is the University of Montpellier’s professional network.

This platform enables students, recent graduates, recruiters, and staff to expand their professional networks and facilitate access to employment.

Through ResUM, students can post their resumes, browse internship, work-study, and job openings, access practical resources, and stay in touch with university alumni. Recruiters, for their part, can post opportunities, view profiles, and connect with talented graduates from the University of Montpellier’s programs.

Access ResUM

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Stay up to date on the latest job market news

The Online Employment Resources Guide provides regularly updated content on professional sectors, occupations, employment, career paths, and the needs of local
.

It offers more than 190 indexed practical guides. Students at the University of Montpellier can access them through their digital learning platform, under the “Career Development” section.

Once on the website, click on “Log in to ENT via CAS,” select “University of Montpellier,” and then enter your ENT login credentials.

Updated regularly, these fact sheets provide a good overview of the current state of the economy, the job market, and the needs for employment, training, and career paths, with a focus on local regions for each occupational sector.

In particular, the guide allows you to:

  • to browse through about 40 professional fields listed in thematic fact sheets;
  • to search by keyword, by sector, or across the entire database or a portion of it;
  • to make it easier to find information using icons and a section-based layout.

Access the Employment Resources Guide

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