Recruiters' Village

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Job dating

A format used at recruitment events where candidates and recruiters hold short, scheduled meetings to make a first screening. At Le Village des Recruteurs, job dating slots may be offered by participating employers; check the event programme for sign-up details.

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Recruitment village

An event layout where employers, trainers and career advisers set up stands in a themed 'village' so candidates can move between them in one place. Le Village des Recruteurs uses this format to group opportunities in Toulouse.

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CDI

Contrat à durée indéterminée, the permanent employment contract under French labour law. Many employers at French job fairs advertise CDI roles alongside fixed-term contracts.

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CDD

Contrat à durée déterminée, a fixed-term employment contract under French labour law. CDD roles are common for seasonal, project or replacement positions.

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Alternance

A French work-study arrangement that combines paid employment with vocational training or higher education. Employers at recruitment fairs often present alternance contracts to students and young graduates.

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Apprenticeship

A form of alternance combining practical work at a company with training at an apprentice training centre (CFA). It is a common route into skilled trades and technical careers in France.

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CV

Curriculum vitae, the document listing education, work experience and skills. Bring several printed copies to Le Village des Recruteurs, and keep a digital version ready for QR-code or online applications.

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Cover letter

A short letter or email tailored to a specific job application, explaining why the candidate fits the role. At a job fair, recruiters may ask for a cover letter during follow-up rather than on the day.

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Soft skills

Interpersonal and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability and problem-solving. Recruiters at recruitment events often assess soft skills through short conversations and situational questions.

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Hard skills

Technical or job-specific skills gained through education, training or experience, such as software proficiency, machinery operation or language ability. Be ready to give concrete examples of how you have used them.

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Employer branding

How a company presents itself as a workplace to attract talent. At a recruitment village, employer branding appears through stand design, staff behaviour, career stories and the benefits a company highlights.

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Talent pool

A database or network of candidates an employer has met or screened and may contact for current or future roles. Recruiters at job fairs often add promising candidates to a talent pool even when no immediate vacancy exists.

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Professional retraining

Moving from one occupation or sector to another, often with training or certification. Career-change visitors can ask about funded retraining schemes and bridge programmes at recruitment fairs in France.

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Skills-based recruitment

Assessing candidates on demonstrated competencies, portfolios or practical tests rather than only on diplomas. This approach is increasingly used for technical, digital and industrial roles.

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Inclusive recruitment

Recruitment practices designed to reach candidates from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, older workers and people returning after a career break. Ask employers about their accessibility and inclusion policies.

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Job seeker

A person actively looking for employment, whether employed, unemployed, studying or changing careers. Le Village des Recruteurs is designed for job seekers at different stages of their career.

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Recruiter

A person who screens and selects candidates for an employer, either from the company's HR team or an external recruitment agency. At the event, recruiters are usually the first contact for candidates at each stand.

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On-the-spot interview

An interview conducted at the event without a prior appointment. Some employers at recruitment fairs use short on-the-spot interviews to decide whether to invite a candidate to a fuller process.