Session progress
Forming a Group
Each group is made up of 8 people coming from different sectors, if possible.
Duration: Approximately 1 hr. 30 min.
The circle includes:
• An assigned facilitator who moderates group participation and the topics that are addressed, establishing the rules
• A rotating secretary, who distributes succinct summaries to all participants via email
How a session is conducted
1) Round table presentations: 25 min. + 15 min. discussion
3 min. presentation (Elevator Pitch) by each participant recapping the key points of his/her skills and career path
This presentation can be made in English.
The group gives feedback and formulates goals for improving the presentation for the next session (15 min.).
2) Progress reports: 65 min.
8 min. presentation by each participant on the status of his/her job search (contacts, method of approach, the “pipeline,” objectives for the following week).
3) Focus on individual job markets in Dubai: 15 min.
The participants take turns, one per session, giving presentations on the job market in their particular sectors. Supporting documents are distributed to each member of the group. The choice of markets and the assignment of presentations are decided at the beginning of the session. Markets may also include schemes or expansion projects.
4) Focus on individual resumes: 30 min.
The participants take turns, one per session, presenting their resumes (which have previously been distributed via email) to the group. This may be done in the form of a simulated interview in which the candidates highlight their strong points and present their pitches in terms of career objectives.
The group provides feedback and can help participants develop their performance scorecards.
The dates of the resume presentations are decided during the first meeting, when the group is formed.
This presentation can be made in English.
5) Simulated professional interview: 20 min. + 15 min. discussion
1 filmed simulated professional interview. 2 players (1 operations role + 1 HR role) interview the candidate with regard to a job description that was sent to him/her a minimum of 2 days before the session.
This presentation can be made in English.
The group gives feedback and formulates goals for improvement.
6) News digest presented by a candidate in relation to his/her sector: 10 min.