Working in Milano: Quick Tips for Students Part Two
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Working in Milano: Quick Tips for Students – Part Two In collaboration with
Transcript of Working in Milano: Quick Tips for Students Part Two
Working in Milano: Quick Tips for Students – Part
Two
In collaboration with
STUDY PERMIT CONVERSION
students who have obtained a qualification
recognized by the Italian Ministry of
Education
students who:
- have entered Italy with an internship visa
- have attended a private course
- have obtained a non-recognized qualification
FIRST OF ALL, WE NEED TO MAKE A
DISTINCTION BETWEEN:
a) b)
students who have obtained a qualification
recognized by the Italian Education Ministry
a)
QUALIFICATIONS RECOGNIZED BY ITALIAN
EDUCATION MINISTRY
Laurea triennale - Bachelor's Degree
Laurea specialistica/magistrale - Master's Degree
Dottorato di ricerca - P.h.d (3 years minimum)
Master Universitario di I/II livello - Post graduate course (1 year
minimum)
Diploma di Specializzazione - Post graduate certificate or diploma (1 year)
apply for the CONVERSION of your study
permit into a WORK one:
apply for a permit for JOB
SEARCHING purposes (attesa
occupazione)LAVORO SUBORDINATO (employee) or
LAVORO AUTONOMO (self-employed)
VIA POST OFFICE KIT ONLINE PROCEDURE
If you don't have any job offer/
ideas about your future, you can:
If you have a job offer/ willingness
to set up your own business, you
can:
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER GRADUATION?
Allows students to legally live in Italy after their graduation while searching for a job/start a
business for maximum 1 year
RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR JOB SEARCHING PURPOSES
(ATTESA OCCUPAZIONE)
DID: registration as unemployed at UFFICIO PER L'IMPIEGO or
ONLINE https://did.anpal.gov.it/
Economic resources: 6.000€
students who:
- have entered Italy with an internship visa
- have attended a private course
- have obtained a non-recognized qualification
b)
After the Decree’s publication you can apply for the conversion of your study
permit into a WORK one - LAVORO SUBORDINATO (employee) or
LAVORO AUTONOMO (self-employed)
You must wait for a specific Interior Ministry Decree (Decreto Flussi), which determines the
number of work permits (quotas) reserved to study-work conversions. "Quotas” are allocated on
a first-come, first-served basis.
You CANNOT apply for a permit for job searching purposes (ATTESA
OCCUPAZIONE)
ONLINE PROCEDURE
THE CONVERSION PROCESS IS REGULATED BY "DECRETO FLUSSI"
WHICH ARE THE PREREQUISITES?
- Valid residence permit- Valid passport- Degree Certificate- Residency in Italy (certificato di residenza)
HOW TO LOOK FOR A JOB IN ITALY
CHANNELS
• Mainly for low level jobs
• Not mandatory
Job Centre (Centro per l’impiego)
• Age between 15 -29
• Extra UE with regular permit
• Personalized path
Garanzia Giovani (EU Program)
CHANNELS
UNI PLACEMENT SERVICES
JOB SITES
TEMPORARY AGENCIES
DIRECT MAILING
MAIN JOB SITES
• MONSTER ITALY
• Indeed ITALY
• CAREERJET
• BANCALAVORO
• CLICCALAVORO
• INFOJOBS (IT PROFESSIONALS)
70% of jobs are assigned through networking
LINKED
JOB INTERVIEW
GAP ANALYSIS
skills from education VS skills required by the job market
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Engineering (business related)
Product knowledge
Sales Techniques
Operative marketingTechnical presentation and
communication
Excel
Lingua italiana
HARD SKILLS
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Analytical skills
Creativity
Organization
ProactivityConflict management
Leadership
Cooperation
SOFT SKILLS
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QUICK TIPSThe meeting schedule
• Be flexible in scheduling
• If you need the travel expenses reimbursement, ask before if it is included
• Be always on time (5 min in advance)
• Don’t ask for an immediate feedback
• Don’t ask many info by telephone
QUICK TIPS Be prepared for typical
questions
• Generic question: Tell me about yourself
• Studies: why did you choose your course of studies?
• Pros and cons of your experience at UNI
• What are your plans for the future?
• What about your personality: positive and negative aspects
• What kind of job do you prefer?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
QUICK TIPS During the interview
• Focus on discontinuity
• Prepare a couple of questions: focus on contents related to the job and employer’s expectations
• Don’t ask for admin details (working hours, holidays, canteen, …)
• Show proactivity
• Don’t criticize and show disagreement
QUICK TIPSFollow up
• Don’t expect a formal follow up
• You can make a call after a couple of weeks
• You can ask for a feedback after a negative answer in order to improve your performance
GROUP INTERVIEW
The purpose of a group interview is to assess the candidates' ability to interact through the simulation of a situation (e.g. city council; case study; role playing)
WHAT DO THE INTERVIEWERS WANT TO ASSESS?
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Ability to present your arguments
• Adaptation and collaboration
• Goal-oriented negotiation
• Time management and compliance with the rules
• Emotion management
UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS
Interviewing in another country can be a challenging experience Companies selection criteria may reflect certain cultural preferences
• DRESS CODE
• PUNCTUALITY
• ARTICULATE YOUR ANSWERS: try to avoid one-word answers
• MOTIVATION: an economic motivation is not perceived as positive
• KEEP HOBBY-TALK TO A MINIMUM: while in other countries it is completely normal to talk about hobbies, in Italy it is often considered not essential
