Quality Job Seeker

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This activity equips you with the tools to identify and pursue quality job opportunities that align with fair working conditions and growth prospects.You will learn how to navigate job platforms, craft a compelling resume, and prepare for interviews, ensuring you stand out as a candidate. The activity also includes resources to help you understand what constitutes a “quality job” and how to evaluate potential employers.
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First, get inspired!Mainstream career advice tells us to “follow our passion”, but this advice is dead wrong. Research shows that people who take this approach are no longer likely to enjoy or excel at their jobs. Instead, if you’re looking for a fulfilling career, here’s a new slogan to live by: Do what’s valuable.
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Watch a TEDxYouth@Tallinn with Benjamin Todd, the co-founder and Executive Director of 80,000 Hours, an Oxford-based charity dedicated to helping people find fulfilling careers that make a real difference. He shares how to find work you love without following your passion.
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Now, take action!Participating in the following activities will give you practical skills in identifying quality jobs, creating a solid resume, and building confidence in presenting yourself to potential employers. These actions are designed to help you take the first steps in your career journey.
Understand what is a quality job. Attend a hands-on workshop to learn what makes a quality job, including fair wages, growth opportunities, and supportive environments, and explore real-world examples of such jobs.
Navigate job listings. Learn where to find quality job opportunities by exploring platforms like the EU Youth Guarantee, local job boards, and online networking tools. Discover tips for identifying companies that prioritise fair working conditions and employee development.
Prepare for job recruitment by creating a resume highlighting your personal qualities, academic achievements, and work or internship experiences. Practice presenting yourself in interviews, focusing on effectively communicating your strengths. Learn to ask the right questions during interviews to assess whether a job aligns with your expectations for quality employment.
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Get your badge.Complete some activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below). Submit evidence, such as a resume, a summary of your feedback during the mock interview, and reflections on what you’ve learned.
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Who is behind this activity?Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and take action on European Youth Goal #7: Quality Employment for All. This badge recognises your efforts and contributions.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project “European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning.”
System&G, Greece – the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G, Finland
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Disclaimer: We are grateful for the ideas generated by youth leaders and youth workers during the international study visits. To create this activity, humans collaborated with AI using the Youth Goals Hub GPT custom-built version, informed and inspired by the best youth work practices.
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This badge is awarded for your ability to identify and pursue quality job opportunities, demonstrating a clear understanding of what makes employment fair and meaningful. Through the “Quality Job Seeker” activity, you have gained practical skills in job market navigation, resume building, and interview confidence, preparing you to take the first steps toward securing meaningful employment.
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This badge demonstrates your readiness to navigate the job market effectively and pursue quality employment opportunities. It recognises your commitment to developing employability skills, contributing to European Youth Goal #7: Quality Employment for All.
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Skills and experiences gained:
Job market navigation: Developed the ability to research and evaluate job opportunities based on quality criteria such as fair wages, professional growth, and supportive environments.
Resume and interview skills: Learned how to present your qualities, experiences, and qualifications effectively in a professional format and evaluate job quality during interviews.
Confidence and preparation: Practiced strategies to communicate your strengths and make informed decisions about potential employment opportunities.
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This badge demonstrates the badge earner’s readiness to navigate the job market effectively and pursue quality employment opportunities. It recognises your commitment to developing employability skills, contributing to European Youth Goal #7: Quality Employment for All.

You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Understand quality employment:
Task: Define three critical characteristics of a quality job, such as fair pay, growth opportunities, or a supportive culture, and explain why these are important to you.
Evidence: Submit a short written or video explanation detailing your reflections.

Task no.2

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Learn where to find quality job opportunities:
Task: Identify two job platforms or resources where you can find quality job opportunities. Research one job listing and explain why it aligns with the characteristics of a quality job.
Evidence: Submit screenshots of 2-3 quality job listings explaining why you think these are quality job opportunities. 
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Task no.3

Evidence verified by: one activity organiser

Prepare for job recruitment:
Task: Create a resume highlighting your personal qualities, skills, and relevant experience. Reflect on how it presents you as a strong candidate for quality jobs. Participate in a mock interview where you’ll practice answering questions and asking about job quality factors.
Evidence: Submit your resume and a reflection summarising the mock interview experience, including the feedback you received and how you will apply it.

Career and job readiness

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Organisers

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Used in playlists

Skills, Rights, and Opportunities: Your Way to Quality Career

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

Created on European Youth Goals

Badgecraft hosts this platform and develops it together with leading educational organisations. The European Union's programme Erasmus+ granted co-funding for building the first version of this platform. Contact support@badgecraft.eu.