At ‘Roma al lavoro’ the seminar with LinkedIn to find your way in the world of work
Strategies to build an effective profile, expand your network of contacts and apply for job offers with greater awareness. These are some of the topics at the centre of the seminar promoted by Fondazione Mondo Digitale and LinkedIn as part of Roma al lavoro, the job day organised on 10 April by Roma Capitale, the job centres and Roma Tre University to encourage meetings between those looking for and those offering professional opportunities [see news item Digital skills for work].
The seminar, part of the LinkedIn programme ‘Skills to restart’, involved about 800 participants and was led by LinkedIn coach Silvia Bernabò. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss how to best present oneself online, enhance skills and experiences, build useful connections and, above all, apply in a targeted and proactive way.
Particular attention was paid to women, who are still often unaware of their potential and the skills they can offer the labour market. Silvia Bernabò gave them concrete suggestions on how to overcome fears and underestimation, and to present themselves more effectively.
The day saw over 3,000 people registered, more than 1,000 professional opportunities offered by companies, start-ups and institutions, and many opportunities for orientation and meeting people.
Networking, as Claudia Pratelli, Councillor for Education, Training and Employment of Roma Capitale, pointed out: ‘The development of our city is at stake in our work. That's why the initiative involved not only companies and recruiters, but also employment centres, guidance services, universities and third sector organisations, in a systemic approach’.
A commitment that also aims to counter the brain drain, as the Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, pointed out: ’150,000 people leave Italy every year. We would like to make our contribution to help them find a career in line with their profiles. It is true that today in Rome the trends are positive, both for women and for young people, but we don't stop at the numbers because we intend to support the quality of work and fair contracts, through active policies that orient training to the demands of the market’.
A message also reiterated by the president of the Capitoline Assembly, Svetlana Celli, who emphasised: "Events like this are fundamental to give space and visibility to youth start-ups, to enhance female skills and offer concrete possibilities to all those looking for a decent job. These are moments that contribute to the growth of Rome, giving confidence to young people and recognising the talent present in our territory’.
