February 2017 No. 15
Jobs & Careers
Inside this issue: Jobs & Careers
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Career development in BG
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Study and career opportunities
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Usefull information
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Jobs and employment
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EURES
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All partners’ contribution Career fairs Online job search
In Austria we have a state-run agency called AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice) that tries to place people, mainly people who have lost their jobs and have troubles fining new ones. Karriere.at Then there are forums like Karriere.at, an institutions that puts together employers and possible employees. There you can find local job offers, advice for job applications, descriptions of jobs and a calculator for your salary. On top oft hat, Karriere.at conducts survey on topics like work-life balance. HAK Meets Business At school we have an annual job fair called HAK Meets Business, where several organisations present themselves and talk about what they have on offer. This year that was on Wednesday, 15 February 2017, and the following companies were present: Insurance companies: Oberösterreichische Versicherung, Wiener Allianz Banks: Oberbank, Sparkasse The Accounting firm KPMG The retailer SPAR First the representatives talked about what jobs they had on offer, and then there was a penal discussion about job application procedures and things to avoid when applying for a job. It turned out marks are important for special jobs where specific skills are required. In case more creativity is needed, it is not so necessary to have excellent marks, e.g. in accounting. The question starting a family was also covered. Although it is no longer allowed
to ask whether a woman wants to start a family, the general feeling the representatives passed on was, yes. You can , but if possible not immediately. The aspect of working from home was also dealt with – depending on the task this is definitely an option. HAK Business Training This is another aspect of getting handson experience in the world of work. Students from the fourth forms go in for a one-week training period at a company. Also our project group of last year took part in that scheme.
Placements were in banks or insurance companies, but also local and regional government offices and trading companies like textile or hardware traders. The main aim is to get to know how work is organised in a company and what kind of work hast o be done. Austrian team
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Career development in Bulgaria
„Businesses declare support for the teaching of the profession by providing internship programs and financial assistance�
Vocational School "Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov "- Vidin is training students for occupations in the field of economy, tourism, electronics and energy. The admission of students at the school is done after a successful written exam in Bulgarian language and literature, Mathematics, and annual assessments of different subjects from the previous year. Scores in Mathematics, Geography, Physics or Foreign language determine the formation of the final score depending on the chosen specialty. Challenge the educational institution is to find forms and methods for integrated training and implementation of cross-curricular links between diverse cultural and educational fields and subjects of sectoral and specific vocational training Admission is after 7th grade and ensures admitted students receiving secondary education and third degree in professions in the field of economy, tourism and electronics. Admission is completed after the 8th grade and guarantees to admitted students receive a general education and a second degree in professions in the field of economy, tourism and electronics. After successfully completed 12th grade students take two compulsory state matriculation exams: Bulgarian language and literature and subject of a choice. Graduates receive a Diploma of secondary education; Certificate of computer skills; Language certificates; Certificate of professional qualifications: economist, collaborator in small and medium businesses, internet applications, economist informatics ,technician of computer systems, manager of tourist agency, hotelier, electrician. Businesses declare support for the teaching of the profession by providing internship programs and financial assistance. For the moment, the role of employers in the education and training is to provide jobs for internships and traineeships. In this role they can monitor
learning outcomes, make recommendations or join as external speakers, illustrating and detailing the theoretical material through examples from practice. To begin training in the socalled. dual form, which combines learning in school and work in a real working environment. The desire of the business is secondary school graduates to have more practical skills. They recommend that this be done through interactive learning methods such as role plays, case studies and tasks, developing business projects and others. Preferably practices take place in companies / small, medium and large /, not financial institutions and government agencies, where you can not feel the pulse of economic life. Part of the students continues their education to a higher degree, 80% of them build knowledge and skills in the same profession, while 20% choose other professions. Another part of young people apply for jobs or register on the primary labor market. Information about vacancies is obtained organized youth exchanges or specialized sites. For this purpose prepare a CV and cover letters, then approval is conducted interview. Recruitment started with the signing of the agreement, notification to the IRS, presentation of a medical certificate / differentiated by occupations / certificate of conviction and / for certain posts /. Government policy is consistent with the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training, where one of the strategic goals is to unleash the creativity and innovation at all levels of education and training by promoting the acquisition of universal skills and building partnerships with the business. In Vidin there are Center for Career Development and Youth Information and Counseling Center, where young people can get answers to all questions about their personal development In Bulgaria there is Employment Agency which is actively working on the scheme "Youth employment" under the European Social Fund (ESF) and the program "Career Start". Bulgarian Team
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Study and career opportunities in Czechia Where and how do students and adults look for career opportunities in Czechia? Let´s start with students first. During their final year of high school, most of them look for further education at universities and colleges that´s why they come to study fairs called Gaudeamus which are organized both in Czechia (Prague, Brno) and Slovakia (Nitra). More than 53, 000 visitors come to see them every year. The events focus on the tertiary education in the Czech Republic, abroad and also on lifelong learning, they provide useful information about study programmes to potential students under one roof. Their tradition goes back to 1994 when it started as a small accompanying event of a computer fair (http://www.gaudeamus.cz/?id=en/main). Job opportunities are offered at job fairs or days in numerous places. However, Jobs Expo and Profesia days rank among the largest, both offering visitors new work positions with a chance of meeting potential employers face-to-face. Jobs Expo is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Prague, each year catching attention of up to 10, 000 job candidates. (http://www.jobsexpo.cz/en.html). Profesia days fair Prague offers career consultancy, workshops, foreign and computer skills testing without stress of a job interview (http://www.profesiadays.cz/) in addition to job vacancies. Job days are popular at universities and colleges among graduating students. How does the Czech team describe their work experience? “I look for a job online, but sometimes my friends tell me about short-time jobs. The best websites are www.jobs.cz or
www.hyperinzerce.cz. Last summer I worked in the spa as a chambermaid. The work was hard and at the end of the day I felt tired. On the other hand, the positon was great as I learnt to be patient and to communicate with foreign and Czech patients of the spa.” (Jana) “I search for jobs online or just go to a company and ask there for a vacancy. My favourite job searching website is www.jobs.cz. I had a job last holidays. I worked in an Albert supermarket as a cashier for a month. It was good experience, but sometimes it was difficult for me to deal with some customers.” (Vendula) “My first job was at a summer camp where I was a leader of kids. I worked there with my friends which made all easy. I took after kids, organized events and learnt to communicate. Then I found my next job on the Internet, www.prace.cz.” (Tereza) “I look for jobs on Facebook, jobs.cz and other websites or in advertisements. I worked in many agencies as a hostess. Among others I was at a festival handing out promo balloons to visitors. The best thing about this job is a possibility to practise my English because lots of people who ask for something are foreigners.” (Adriana) “I had summer jobs in the summers of 2014 – 16. All of them were the same, I worked in a company that produces fireplaces. My father told me about this job because he knows the owner of the company. It was really hard handwork all the time and I wasn´t good at it at all at the beginning, but after some time it got better. People who worked there were nice and helpful.” (Jirka) The Czech Team
“Job opportunities are offered at job fairs or days in numerous places”
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Useful information for getting a job in Hungary
„you have to be well-informed before getting a job and do not hesitate to ask for help to get the suitable job
After finishing your studies, it can be hard to imagine what to do and how to do in the world of work. In Hungary there are many ways to get some sort of jobs. First of all you have to write a CV and a cover letter because these are the most important documents to apply for a job. After doing this you have to go to the local job centre where you will be registered. This is a good opportunity to get some help because the people or colleagues who work in the centre would like to find the best job to your qualifications. If you do not find the appropriate job for yourself, you have to visit your administrator in the institution every third month. In that case if you refuse the offered job opportunity, you will be deleted from the register. But if you would like to reregister in this system, you have to wait 60 days. In addition you can search different kinds of websites on the Internet in connection with applying for a job. These websites can be the following ones: www.profession.hu www.jobline.hu , www.ec.europa.eu , www.cvonline.hu
On the other hand you can go to different job fairs or career recruitments where you can find many stands and the employers can answer your questions, they can give information about companies or workplaces and also give leaflets with their contacts. During your search you can find many posters with advertisements on them which can contain some useful information for you. As for the career jobs, there are some popular ones in our country. For example: computer programmer, economist, engineer, operator, doctor, lawyer.
All in all, we can say that you have to be well-informed before getting a job and do not hesitate to ask for help to get the suitable job opportunity for yourself to be more successful in your life. Florentina Ékes, Hungarian Team
opportunity for yourself “
What’s in for a good job?
Most people who have tried or did have a job, have searched for some place where they could work less for higher “rewards”. To start with, let’s consider the question of money, which makes everyone go crazy. Usually, it is the first thing which comes to mind when looking for a job. But is it really the most important thing? I couldn’t tell, but I’d say that it’s somewhere near the top. Earning a good amount of money is great, you get to pay your bills if you live on your own, get some fun nights with friends or co-workers and even put the remains of your weekly or monthly wage aside for a short weekend escape. But usually those
who get this kind of life are the ones who hate their job but still do it for the money. I bet there are people who would rather work someplace paid less, with nice co-workers, maybe even a nice boss, but enjoy both their time at work and in the weekends. It is difficult to change somebody’s opinion regarding money, but you can always choose a nice environment if you want a pleasant and relaxed time at your job . Andrei Ioncica, Romanian Team
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Jobs and employment Work plays an important role in our lives. This way we do not only earn money but also find our place in society, spend time with other people and feel useful. Our school does not specialize on any of the professions, we do not focus on the topic of finding a job, as we are the type of school providing general education that prepares students for further education. So we can not give a very Professional description of the topic. In general, in Slovakia finding work is not easy if you do not have the proper qualification. There are popular jobs where there is a shortage of workers, such as IT experts or workers in the car industry. If you have the proper qualification, you can get a wellpayed fob easily. There are webpages specializing on finding a job and job offers: www.jobkontakt.sk, www.job.sk, www.zapmeta.sk, www.profesia.sk
Job vacancies are usually advertised in newspapers or on the Internet. Candidates send in their job applications and their CVs, together with a letter of motivation. The CV should include personal data and details about their education, skills and work experience. Those who are selected are invited to an interview. At an interview they usually answer questions, describe their motivation and expectations. If a candidate succeeds, he or she is given an official offer of employment with a defined starting salary, position, medical benefits and vacation days. Most jobs give 4-6 weeks´ paid holiday and sick pay for when employees are ill. Employees can be hired to work full-time or part-time. It is important to differentiate between a salary before tax and after tax. Many people are self-employed and run their own business. Adriana Gora Slovak Team
Jobs and careers In recent years unemployment in Slovenia has significantly dropped. However it is still a challenge for many young graduates to find a job that is in line with their wishes and chosen career paths. Student work One of the most widespread ways for students to enter a job market is through student work, which is usually intended for temporary jobs and which is – as its name implies – available only to students and pupils. Besides earning some additional income and gaining experience, such jobs often lead to full-time employments and are as such a great opportunity for students to be introduced to potential employers. This form of employment is quite lax regarding the bureaucracy because a contract is not required and employers and students are quite free at setting the terms of work. It can be paid either by hour or by project, and the taxation is lower in comparison with regular, full-time employment. But it also has its downsides. There are almost no safeguards available to those employed this way, such as a period of termination notice. Furthermore, the time you work in this type of arrangement is also not added (at least not fully) to the »years of service«, which ultimately affects your pension. As a student, you can find a job and have the paperwork prepared by any of the many student's agencies, such as www.studentskiservis.com, www.stud-serv-mb.si, www.mservis.si,
»student status«, or due to the age limit of 26 years) and you will have to find a regular job. For many it can be quite a scary step, since many companies demand prior experience. There is a state's institution Employment Service of Slovenia (Zavod RS za zaposlovanje - www.ess.gov.si) that officially gathers the information of job posts and tries to encourage the unemployed to be proactive at their quest for a job. They also offer workshops about how to make yourself more employable. Human resource agencies Another option for landing a job is to get in contact with human resource agencies, such as www.mojedelo.com, www.mojazaposlitev.si, kariera.si, etc. Some of those companies annually organize special events and fairs, where it is possible for job candidates to introduce themselves to many potential employers. Self-employment The number of sole proprietorships has also increased heavily in the recent years, especially due to the financial support by the government. But many of those »entrepreneurs« are actually just precarious workers and are doing a job for only one »customer« (buyer).
It is certainly not easy to find a job that is a perfect fit for young people, but with enough perseRegular employment verance, clear focus and action it can be done! Eventually you are not allowed to do student work Slovenian Team anymore (either because you will cease to have a
„It is certainly not easy to find a job that is a perfect fit for young people, but with enough perseverance, clear focus and action it can be done!“
EURES—European Employment Services EURES stants for EURopean Employment Services On the EURES job portal www.eures.europa.eu you can search for job vacancies in a wide range of occupations and sectors of work, across 32 participating European countries. Where appropriate you can get in touch directly with the contact person (employer) or through the Public Employment Services Office listed in each vacancy. In addition,on the EURES portal you will find links to jobs and career portals, information
With the support of the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union
and jobs for graduates in all European countries and links to other National Employment Services of his/her country and recommend you to potential employers. You can register on the EURES platform, put your CV on the platform and create a skillspassport. You can find traineeships, apprent i ceships, training and more.
Mag. Michael HuberKirchberger , Austrian Team
The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.