Personal, Social, and Non-Professional Skills

Target Group: Women

As part of the “Get Ready for Change” project, another workshop took place in cooperation with JUMMP. Titled “Personal, Social, and Non-Professional Skills”, the event was once again aimed at women who are on their way (back) into the job market. The main goal was to help participants recognize, strengthen, and practically apply their competencies.

The workshop focused on exploring personal and social skills, especially those that are often not immediately linked to professional life but play a crucial role in everyday situations. Through hands-on exercises and role plays, the women were able to discover their individual strengths and reflect on their social behavior and self-perception.

A new and enriching method introduced in this session was “peer reflection”. Through short scenarios and guided questions, the participants described each other, which helped bring out hidden competencies and offered a powerful boost to self-awareness. This exchange created moments of realization and mutual appreciation.

In the next part of the workshop, participants discussed how to identify and present non-professional competencies—such as those gained through family responsibilities, volunteering, or everyday life—in the context of the job market. They learned how to articulate these experiences and frame them as valuable assets during their job search.

To wrap up the workshop, the group engaged in a practical job interview training. Together, they practiced how to present themselves confidently and authentically during interviews—including how to handle unexpected questions or difficult situations. The realistic role plays provided practical tools and strengthened the women’s confidence in navigating the application process.

Like the previous sessions, this workshop aimed to expand the concept of empowerment beyond formal qualifications. “Get Ready for Change” continues to support women in recognizing and using their potential and in confidently taking steps toward new professional paths.