Career Service Guide DESIGN | Feb-Jun 2024 | EN

Career Service is beside you all along your studies!

Our first thought is to accompany you and help you understand:

· Who you are (what you like, what you are good at, what are you expectations on your future)

· How you can approach the job market

· How to choose the right job for you

· How to find it

We would like you to get involved in our activities during your Bachelor. We will be with you during your Master. And we will keep an eye on you even after your graduation!

It is crucial to develop a good self awareness to understand if you are going in the right direction, how can we help you?

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

We offer individual consultancy and group activities to:

· discover and strengthen your soft skills (HR interview simulations)

· understand what you are good at, what you like, what are your talents and values and also how to exploit them

· prepare tools to effectively present your profile in the job market (CV writing and revision)

Who will you meet? HR and Assessors, Company Mentors or Career Advisors from the Career Service.

MEETING WITH COMPANIES

Come and participate in the meetings with companies that are held daily online and on campus to: hear first-hand accounts of professional roles; understand the job market trends, the sectors and the activities that engineers, architects and designers carry out in companies; discover innovation projects developed by companies; talk directly with managers who are often former Polimi students. Who will you meet? Alumni, Technical Managers and Specialists

Understanding and being up-to-date on the job market, how to do that? Check the employment and market data available online on our website to get an idea of occupational prospects, salaries and contracts.

And then, how to find a job? Develop an initial professional network, do real interviews to find an internship or job. Check the Career Service’s online job board and send in your application.

Attend job fairs: they are useful to to broaden your knowledge of companies, meet new Italian and international employers and introduce you to HR managers and recruiters.

BECOMING INNOVATORS

What will you do after graduation? There is a universe of answers: which is the right one for you? If you feel you are an Innovator and you want to make an impact in the world with your work, this is the right moment to think about it! The Career Service will take you on a special pathway to discover careers in Innovation in all possible forms. The first step is to book the Innovator Interview, a one-toone meeting with the Career Advisor. During the interview, you’ll be guided in choosing one of the following paths: Start-up Bootcamp, Company Bootcamp, PhD Shadowing and Innovation Sessions.

A PODCAST

We have also conceived with a podcast called “My Turn” designed just for you.In six episodes we talk about topics that are fundamental for those who are about to enter the job market. These are not the usual lectures, as they are practical tips and suggestions given by experts who talk to Polimi students just like you!

MY TURN

NEWSLETTER

Every 3 months we send you our Career Service Newsletter titled “Focus on your future”. This is a step-by-step communication that also takes into account the moment of the academic year you are experiencing and some contemporary aspects of the labour market.

SOCIAL

Finally, our social channels Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn are a great way to keep up to date with all our activities in real time. We talk about new professions, give information on internships, share data and insights on the job market and news about our exclusive programmes. FOLLOW US!

The Career Service also arrives at Design Campus!

You will be able to have your Career Advisor even closer, directly at building B2 in via Durando, one week per month. Book a one-to-one meeting with a Career Advisor and seize the opportunity to:

· receive suggestions to optimize your CV, highlighting your strengths and weaknesses

· review your portfolio and understand how to present it best to companies of your interest

· prepare for your first job interview and simulate it!

· explore the job market, the roles and sectors of placement, and the required skills for your course of study

Drop by and say hello, then take a seat. Alternatively, if you prefer, schedule your appointment online and await confirmation from your Career Advisor.

You can find us in person on January 15-19, February 12-16, March 4-8, and online: we’re always available.

Scan your QR code and book your appointment!

ASSESSMENT CENTER

Have a mock interview conducted by real company assessors, to realise which ‘soft’ skills are most in demand, learn about your strengths and simulate a real selection process. The assessment test lasts three hours, with group discussion, assessors observe you and examine your soft skills. You will then have to do a self-assessment and receive one-to-one feedback directly from the company assessors.

This selection method is widespread in companies. It is used to assess candidates, identify their potential and aptitudes in order to decide on hiring or planning career growth.

A Career Service podcast to get ready for your future

Now you can hear the Career Service on your headphones too!

This podcast aims to give you the tools you need to face the job market with more awareness and competence when your turn comes.

In the podcast there are no lectures by experts. Instead, each episode features a conversation involving two students from Politecnico di Milano just like you, who have the opportunity to talk with an expert HR manager, ask questions and seek advice on a specific topic.

In six episodes you will hear about: CV and cover letter writing, networking, job hunting, public speaking, self-evaluation and negotiation.

These will not be the usual recommendations: the aim of the series is to analyse, with a fresh approach, those aspects, usually little treated, that really make a difference today.

DISCLAIMER: the podcast is in Italian only for now.

In collaboration with

Conquer the Career Service Award, make your CV unique and become even more competitive on the job market!

How? It is a digital badge which attests you completed a customized training path! You will be more easily identified by recruiters and hired! Take part in 4 different activities in the order you prefer:

· Meet the companies

· Do a group assessment

· Create your Career Plan

· Meet the Career Advisor

You will have the whole semester to conclude this programme. Discover the events belonging to the Career Service Award programme: you can’t go wrong, they are labelled with the icon of the badge! Application deadline: 1st March.

PLEASE NOTE: the CSA is a digital badge certified by Politecnico; you will have to complete all its 4 steps in the semester, for a total of 16 hours

CareerService will take you on a special pathway to discover careers in Innovation in all possible forms. Register online from January 29th.

THIS SEMESTER

The Career Service is organizing over 180 career guidance meetings for you with the participation of companies and Alumni!

You will meet more than 200 employers during various events: career simulations, career talks, round tables with companies, guess my job, career competitions, career experiences, group mentoring, on company tours, student interviews with companies that will guide you in:

· accessing the job market

· interacting with contact persons from various fields of work

· understanding what it means to be an architect, engineer or designer in the working world

· know the impact that new trends have on the market and professions

TYPES OF MEETINGS: all activities and events focus on a specific sector or a mega-trend and are addressed to students from specific degrees:

ROUND TABLE WITH COMPANIES: listen to a small group of company representatives who will tell you about their professional journey and answer your questions on roles, companies, sectors and careers, in an open discussion between the points of view of different companies.

GUESS MY JOB: a game. Find out clue after clue about the professional role of company representatives and their work activities. Listen to their anonymous presentations and guess their specific role or position through the elements provided!

CAREER COMPETITION: compete with other teams in a challenge to develop a project with companies observing, guiding and... judging you! Each project is a challenge that you might face in your future career.

CAREER MENTORING WITH COMPANIES: small informal group talks with young managers and professionals (many of them are Politecnico Alumni). You can ask them direct questions about the job market, what are the required skills, how to set your academic path choices, what is life like in the company and how do they deal with new challenges.

CAREER TALK: follow a series of company stories with a specific focus on innovative projects and the skills needed to join their teams. At the end of the presentations, interact directly with the managers and advisors.

IDENTIKIT OF A CONSULTANT, SOLVE A CASE INTERVIEW: a structured path dived in 4 sessions, each featuring a different consulting company. Experts will present you with a simulation of a technical case that you’ll need to solve dynamically and interactively.

CAREER EXPERIENCE: wander through the company workstations, you will be able to live an experience linked to the proposed theme through workshops, role playing, business cases...

CAREER SIMULATION: the company representatives will involve you in an authentic simulation activity, entirely practical and interactive. In this way you will have the opportunity to effectively understand the design, development and implementation process of a project or a specific product.

IN TOUR WITH COMPANIES: A real tour! Visit the premises of some companies and find out what it really means to work for them. During the visit, each company will hold a presentation in a meeting room and you can talk directly to the company representatives.

CAREER WEEK

Meetings focused on a specific theme will be grouped into thematic weeks, addressing specific trends in the job market: the Career Weeks!

Each Career Week features four different themed sessions per week, with various companies, allowing you to gain insights from multiple perspectives on career developments and innovative projects related to these areas.

The Career Weeks for this semester cover: Tech & Consulting, Energy & Sustainability, Digital transformation, Manufacturing, Green Technologies and Process Industry.

TECH & CONSULTING CAREER WEEK

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Why choose a career in this domain?

What skills are needed, and what does one actually do? In this week you will explore different areas: Technology Strategy, Intelligent Operating Model & Innovation, Technology Risk Management, Analytics & Automation and you will delve into fundamental aspects relating to Technology Consulting. You’ll discover this alongside 30 companies in varied meeting formats, day by day.

ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY CAREER WEEK

The Sustainable Development Goals outline a new societal model, encompassing both environmental and economic dimensions. Designing new strategies for the sustainable planning and management of facilities and energy source systems is a significant step: do you know why?

During this week, you will be introduced to emerging professions and the skills demanded in the energy and sustainability sector. Together with 30 companies, through various sessions, you will delve into topics like energy transition, energy storage and transportation, green technologies, renewable energies, and nuclear power.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CAREER WEEK

The evolution of technology is continuous, and digital transformations are reshaping business models, permeating all sectors of the economy.

What are the trends in digital transformation, and which professions are emerging in this field? We invite you to participate in this week’s meetings to explore job opportunities and align yourself with roles related to digital transformation. You will delve into topics such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), Data Analytics, and security systems.

You will meet approximately 30 companies and will have the opportunity to approach these topics differently each day.

MANUFACTURING CAREER WEEK

The world of industrial production is undergoing profound transformation, and with it, new professions are emerging: do you know which ones?

We offer you a week to familiarize yourself with roles, skills, and job opportunities in the manufacturing and industrial production sector.

You will delve into topics such as Smart Manufacturing, Smart Factory, Industry 4.0 and IoT. You will meet 30 companies in various formats day by day.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESS INDUSTRY CAREER WEEK

How do you design industrial systems that take into account new materials, protect the environment, and minimize polluting emissions as much as possible?

We offer you a week to explore new trends, familiarize yourself with roles, and discover job opportunities in the Green Technology and Process Industry sector.

You will address topics related to sustainability, green technology, the construction of new plants, and their environmental impact.

ALL EVENTS

MARCH

11 APR

APRIL

CAREER DAY ARCHITETTURA

A special focus on the job market for students and graduates from the School of Architecture and Urban Planning Construction Engineering. A full day of discussion to discover professional opportunities and new trends in the sector

7-8-9 MAY

CAREER DAY

Take part in the biggest job fair dedicated to Politecnico di Milano students and graduates on May 7th, 8th and 9th. In 3 days you will meet around 290 companies and public institutions belonging to different sectors.

13 MAY

CAREER MENTORING FOR ARCHITECTURE AND BUILDING

16 MAY

IN TOUR WITH CONSULTANCY COMPANIES

23 MAY

FINANCE & SUSTAINABILITY: STUDENTS INTERVIEW EMPLOYERS ON INNOVATIVE PROJECTS

27 MAY

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

28 MAY

IDENTIKIT OF THE CONSULTANT: SOLVE THE CASE

29 MAY

ROUND TABLE WITH COMPANIES ON MOBILITY AND SMART CITIES PROJECTS

30 MAY

PHD JOB MENTORING DAY

IN TOUR WITH ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION TBD

4 JUN

JUNE

IN TOUR WITH CONSULTANCY COMPANIES

ROUND TABLE WITH COMPANIES ON INNOVATIVE PROJECTS FOR NUCLEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS TBD

ROUND TABLE WITH COMPANIES ON ROLES FOR PHYSICS ENGINEERS TBD

ROUND TABLE WITH MANAGERS FOR AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS TBD

ROUND TABLE WITH MANAGERS ON ROLES FOR GEOINFORMATICS STUDENTS TBD

TAVOLA ROTONDA A LEZIONE PER STUDENTI DI INGEGNERIA ELETTRICA (3°ANNO) TBD

A mentoring program tailored for women where you will have the opportunity to enhance your soft skills through corporate mentors from Nestlé. This program will address key topics such as female leadership, negotiation, and achieving a balance between personal and professional life.

Together with your team, consisting of undergraduate students with diverse backgrounds, you will tackle a task related to a sustainability topic proposed by experts from Autostrade per l’Italia. The goal of the challenge is to prepare a project relevant to the proposed task and present it to the jury: company representatives holding technical roles within the organization.

An academy organized in collaboration with Siemens to dig into topics and trends related to digital transformation and Industry 4.0, geared towards picking up some new skills.

4 thematic sessions to focus on and improve participants’ soft skills, with guidance from Accenture business experts through hands-on activities related to self-presentation, emotional intelligence, and the consulting world.

A 13-module pathway dedicated to Project Management where Leonardo professionals will guide you in acquiring the skills needed to become a Project Manager. What are the abilities to develop to pursue this profession?