This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
A collection of tests is available to be used by school counsellors and students to assess aptitudes and skills.
-
Abilities Tests
These tests, produced by the project experts, have been designed to unveil students’ abilities.
-
Database of Aptitudes Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the aptitude of the students.
-
Database of Skills Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the skills of the students
This section offers the access to a collection of tools to guide the students to choose their professional carrier.
-
Job Profiles
The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries.
-
Skills
The most relevant skills for the labour market in the 6 countries involved have been identified.
-
Entrepreneurship
From this section it is possible to access learning objects to promote entrepreneurial spirit among students.
What is the secret of success? This section might offer you an answer
Successful Entrepreneurs
A collection of interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
Successful Employees
A collection of interviews with successful employees.
Successful People
A collection of interviews with successful people.Six training modules are available for school teachers and counsellors to provide them with the skills to guide students in their professional carrier.
-
1. Understanding Pupils
A module presenting the strategies to understand the pupils' personal aptitudes and characteristics
-
2. Capitalise on Pupils Interests and Skills
A module presenting methodologies to build up on the students' interests in order to implement personalised educational paths
-
3. World of Work
A module presenting tools and mechanisms available for young people to make a successful transition from school to work
-
4. Innovative Entrepreneurial Experiences at Schools
A module presenting initiatives and strategies to foster entrepreneurship among students
-
5. Mobility to Learn and Work
A module presenting the opportunities to study, carry out voluntary services and work experiences abroad
-
6. Guidance, Counselling and Support Services
A module focusing on how to provide effective guidance, counselling and support to students
Events
The School&Work project has been promoted trough conferences and articles.
Conferences
The School&Work project was presented in a number of events in order to report about the activities carried out and the results achieved.
Press Review
The School&Work project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the fields of education.Network
-
Contractual Partners
From this section it is possible to access to a description of each contractual partner of the School&Work project.
-
Schools
From this section it is possible to access to the information about the schools involved in the School&Work Project in the 6 European countries involved.
-
Associated Partners
As a result of the exploitation activity a number of associated partners officially joined the project in order to contribute to the improvement of the project impact on their target groups and to ensure the project sustainability by continuing using the project deliverables in the next years.
This section of the School&Work portal provides administrative information for the project contractual partners and for the European Commission and it is password protected.
Skills& Jobs
Homepage > Skills& Jobs > Job Profiles
Job Profiles
The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries. For every profile, the related skills have been listed.
Teachers and school counsellors should use the information provided to enhance students' motivation underlining the consistency between what is learnt at school and the skills required by the labour market.
For every country the most researched job profiles are presented providing information on the related qualifications, knowledge, skills, competences and personal attitude.
NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:Description of the job profile
Export managers serve as intermediaries between foreign buyers and domestic sellers so they have to find buyers internationally for domestic product manufacturers. Some of the tasks are planning and coordinating the international shipment of goods, doing market surveys and analyzing the concurrence companies. During the course of the day, they may negotiate with a variety of people, such as shippers, agents and vendors, and are expected to have excellent customer service skills in dealing with customers. In their accounting function, export managers may keep track of invoices and prepare reports to expedite the billing process. They may also have to ensure that shipments are in compliance with the laws and regulations governing the export industry.
Economical sectorCountryQualifications required- VT Degree in International Commerce
- Bachelor of International Relations
- Bachelor of International Commerce
- Bachelor of Translation and Intercultural communication
- Bachelor of Modern Languages and Management
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Business Management
- University degree in the activity sector of the company + Languages
Total number of training hoursKnowledge| Knowledge |
Description | Level |
| Accounting | Keeping financial records, analyzing financial information, preparing and interpreting invoices, budgets, etc. | Level 6 |
| Business and Economics | Basic knowledge on countries economics | Level 4 |
| Knowledge of materials/goods and techniques/procedures | Technical knowledge of the product | Level 7 |
| Languages | Using of foreing languages | Level 7 |
| Law | Knowledge of International Law, specially, comercial rules, standards, public procurement, etc. | Level 5 |
| Sales and Marketing | Development of marketing techniques to promote products and services | Level 6 |
| Sciences and Mathematics | Interpreting statistics | Level 5 |
Skills| Skill |
Description | Level |
| Analytical thinking | Ability to visualize and solve problems and concepts in different areas of activity. | Level 6 |
| Creative thinking | Thinking and bringing a new perspective to innovation, problem-solving and managing change. | Level 5 |
| Decision making | Capacity of making decisions and involve the company on them | Level 6 |
| Computer Skills | Good end-user computing skills | Level 6 |
| Languages | Good level of foreing languages, mainly, English, but also French, German, Chinese, to communicate and negotiate with clients. | Level 8 |
| Sales and Marketing | Ability to negotiate with clients, public authorities, suppliers, etc. | Level 7 |
Competences| Competence |
Description | Level |
| Adaptability | Flexibility. Willingness to adapt to different cultures and situations | Level 6 |
| Communication competences | Effectively transfer of thoughts. Express ideas orally or verbally in individual or group situations. | Level 8 |
| Customer care | Customer focus | Level 5 |
| Organisational competences | Ability to organízate working hours, teams, etc. | Level 5 |
| Personal/behavioural competences | Willingness to travel | Level 7 |
| Sales and Marketing | Persuasive behaviour and approach | Level 7 |
Personal Attitude
