A Series of Educational Events within the New IvAlive Project: STAND OUT

STAND OUT — A Space for Confident Growth and Real Action

STAND OUT is a monthly educational program for those who want to improve their self-presentation, communication skills, and move forward professionally.

This is not about motivational slogans. It is about practice, practical tools and measurable results — all within a supportive community of people who share similar goals.

Our Mission:

We help participants to:

 • speak about themselves with confidence;

 • present their skills and experience in a professional way;

 • build meaningful professional connections;

 • take real steps toward career growth, launching a personal project, or starting a business.

What You Will Gain:

🔹 Stronger visibility — learn how to present yourself without fear or self-doubt.

🔹 A stronger voice — express your ideas clearly, negotiate and support your arguments effectively.

🔹 Career development tools — improve your CV and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews and build your portfolio.

🔹 Introduction to entrepreneurship — understand how to start a business, including administrative and tax aspects.

🔹 A supportive community — build new connections, exchange experience and feel supported.

🔹 Practical outcomes after every session — leave each meeting with a ready-to-use template, script or personal action plan.

Program Format:

 • 1–2 sessions per month

 • Each session lasts 60–120 minutes

Participation Fee:

 • CHF 10 for the full course (advance payment)

 • CHF 50 for participants without a residence permit

Who Is This Program For?

 • People adapting to a new country, language or job market.

 • Those looking for a better job, career growth or planning to start their own business.

Upcoming STAND OUT Events

Dates: 7.03 | 21.03 | 18.04 | 25.04

Time: 16:15 - 17:45

 

1. Career Orientation and Choosing Your Direction

 • How to present professional experience gained in another country in a way that is clear for Swiss employers

 • Recognition of diplomas: when it is required and where to check

 • Overview of key sectors in Switzerland with strong demand

 • How to adapt and position your skills for different industries

2. Understanding Your Core Competencies

 • How HR professionals assess candidates: tests, assessment centers, competency-based interviews

 • A simple self-assessment to identify your strengths

 • "Competency Check: Discover Your Strengths"

3. Essential Tools for Job Seekers

 • A CV that meets Swiss standards

 • Motivation letter

 • Interview practice

 • "How HR Thinks in Switzerland"

4. Entering the Professional Environment

 • The role of networking in finding a job

 • How to build professional contacts without local work experience

 • "Where to Start: Networking and Your CV"

The first speaker is Lidiia Nadich-Petrenko — a career consultant and international expert in recruitment and employer branding.

Registration via the link