Job speed dating – preparation and placement in employment

At job speed dating events, prepared job seekers meet with companies from the region that are looking to fill short-term positions. The Hessian Business Education Association (Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e. V.) prepares job seekers specifically for brief introductory meetings with companies and supports them in showcasing their experience, strengths, and career opportunities. The goal is to quickly and easily connect people with suitable employers and open up concrete employment prospects.

Target audience

Job-seeking clients of the Offenbach Employment Agency who are interested in employment in entry-level, semi-skilled or helper positions.

This is aimed particularly at people who

• who are seeking to start work in the short term
• who wish to reassess their professional experiences and skills,
• who need support with applications and job interviews.

Goals

The aim of the offer is to prepare job seekers for a direct encounter with employers and thus facilitate their entry into employment.

The focus is on:

• Preparation for meetings with companies in a speed-dating format
• Strengthening application and interview skills
• Developing individual strengths, professional experience and potential fields of activity
• direct contact between job seekers and companies
• Initiation of employment relationships or trial work

Content & Services

The offer includes a short, intensive coaching and preparation phase as well as participation in job speed dating with companies.

Services at a glance:

• Application coaching and application training
• Creation or updating of complete application documents
• Analysis of professional experience, skills and interests
• Guidance on potential fields of activity in various industries
• Preparing for short job interviews
• Training for the speed dating format
• Participation in the job speed dating event with companies from the region
• Opportunity to arrange trial work periods or further discussions

Duration & Course

Preparation takes place in a multi-day coaching phase in small groups.

Afterwards, participants will take part in a job speed-dating event, where they can get to know several companies in short conversations. The aim is to make contacts directly on site and agree on concrete next steps.

Funding and cooperation partners

• Offenbach Employment Agency
• regional companies from various sectors