This scenario outlines how educatorsused the AI4AL matching tool to help recent graduates identify their soft skills and competences, find employment opportunities in Italy, and prepare for targeted job interviews. The approach takes students from the discovery of their strengths through to practical application by addressing skill gaps and participating in mock interviews tailored to Italian job markets. This experienced and use of the tool ensured that students feel confident and well-prepared for entering the workforce.
Soft skills assessment, employment in Italy, mock interviews, recent graduates, job readiness
The objective was to equip recent graduates with the knowledge of their soft skills and competences, guide them in identifying relevant employment opportunities in Italy, and prepare them for job interviews through targeted training.
A group of 20 recent graduates from different academic backgrounds, including business administration, engineering, and arts, participated in a workshop where educators introduced them to an AI matching tool. The session began with an overview of how the tool maps individual competences to potential job opportunities in Italy. Students were instructed to input their academic and extracurricular achievements, which led to personalised reports highlighting their soft skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.
After assessing their skills, students reviewed a curated list of job openings in Italy matched by the matching tool. Educators used these data to emphasize regional and national job trends.
Participants then identified skill areas that needed improvement, using feedback from the AI tool. Educators facilitated small group workshops where students focused on practical exercises to strengthen skills such as effective communication and team collaboration.
Once students had worked on their missing skills, educators organised mock interview sessions tailored to the specific job positions identified earlier. These mock interviews were designed to mimic Italian corporate interview practices, focusing on real questions related to the soft skills and competences each student possessed.
The training concluded with students feeling more confident in their job search and interview readiness. They reported a better understanding of their soft skills, where these skills could be applied, and specific employment opportunities in Italy that matched their profiles. Mock interviews provided critical practice, helping them refine their responses and become more adept at showcasing their strengths to potential employers.