Our results

Here we are presenting the results of our project "Life - sqezee it like a lemon". We are also presenting some of our methods we have been using during the project. 

During our project we have several workshops connected with labor market in our countries and the possibilities for your people on labor market. We had meeting with an expert that helped us to find possible way for our future career.


1) First of all we made test that was supposed to check our personality - colour test. After we have answered few questions, and have completed the form, we discovered which color is suitable for each of us. Below we are presenting some features that are assigned to particular color: blue, gold, orange and green.

BLUE COLOR PERSONALITY:

I need to feel unique and authentic
Enthusiastic, Sympathetic, Personal
I look for meaning and significance in life
Warm, Communicative, Compassionate
I need to contribute, to encourage, and to care
Idealistic, Spiritual, Sincere
I value integrity and unity in relationships
Peaceful, Flexible, Imaginative
I am a natural romantic, a poet, a nurturer

In childhood:
- I was extremely imaginative and found it difficult to fit into the structure of  school life.
- I reacted with great sensitivity to discordance or rejection and sought recognition.
- I responded to encouragement rather than competition. 

In relationships...
- I seek harmonious relationships.
- I am a true romantic and believe in drama, warmth, and empathy to all relationships.
- I enjoy the symbols of romance such as flowers, candlelight, and music and cherish the small gestures of affection. 

At work...
- I have a strong desire to influence others so they may lead more significant lives.
- I often work in the arts, communication, education, and helping professions.
- I am adept at motivating and interacting with others. 

Leadership Style...
- Expects others to express views
- Assumes “family spirit”
- Works to develop others’ potential
- Individuals oriented
- Democratic, unstructured approach
- Encourages change VIA human potential
- Change time allows for sense of security
- Expects people to develop their potential 

GOLD COLOR PERSONALITY:

I need to follow rules and respect authority
Loyal, Dependable, Prepared
I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong in life
Thorough, Sensible, Punctual
I need to be useful and belong
Faithful, Stable, Organized
I value home, family, and tradition
Caring, Concerned, Concrete
I am a natural preserver, a parent, a helper  

In childhood...
- I wanted to follow the rules and regulations of the school.
- I understood and respected authority and was comfortable with academic routine.
- I was the easiest of all types of children to adapt to the education system. 

In relationships...
- I am serious and tend to have traditional, conservative views of both love and marriage.
- I enjoy others who can work along with me, building secure, predictable relationships together.
- I demonstrate admiration through the practical things I do for the ones I love. 

At work...
- I provide stability and can maintain organization.
- My ability to handle details and to work hard makes me the backbone of many organizations.
- I believe that work comes before play, even if I must work overtime to complete the task. 

Leadership Style...
- Expects punctuality, order, loyalty
- Assumes “right” way to do things
- Seldom questions tradition
- Rules oriented
- Detailed/thorough approach - threatened by change
- Prolonged time to initiate any change
- Expects people to “play” their roles  

GREEN COLOR PERSONALITY:

GREEN
I seek knowledge and understanding
Analytical, Global, Conceptual
I live by my own standards
Cool, Calm, Collected
I need explanation and answers
Inventive, Logical, Perfectionist
I value intelligence, insight, fairness, and justice
Abstract, Hypothetical, Investigative
I am a natural non-conformist, a visionary, a problem solver 

In childhood...
- I appeared to be older than my years and focused on my greater interests, achieving in subjects that were mentally stimulating.
- I was impatient with drill and routine, questioned authority, and found it necessary to respect teachers before I could learn from them. 

In relationships...
- I prefer to let my head rule my heart.
- I dislike repetition, so it is difficult for me to continuously express feeling. I believe that once feelings are stated, they are obvious to others.
- I am uneasy when my emotions control me; I want to establish a relationship, leave it to maintain itself, and turn my energies to my studies, work or other interests. 

At work...
- I am conceptual and an independent thinker. For me, work is play.
- I am drawn to constant challenge in careers, and like to develop models, explore ideas, or build systems to satisfy my need to deal with innovation.
- Once I have perfected an idea, I prefer to move on, leaving the project to be maintained and supported by others

Leadership Style...
- Expects intelligence and competence
- Assumes task relevancy
- Seeks ways to improve systems
- Visionary
- Analytical
- Encourages change for improvement
- Constantly “in process” of change
- Expects people to follow through 

 ORANGE COLOR PERSONALITY:


ORANGE
I act on a moment's notice
Witty, Charming, Spontaneous
I consider life a game, here and now
Impulsive, Generous, Impactful
I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement
Optimistic, Eager, Bold
I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage
Physical, Immediate, Fraternal
I am a natural trouble shooter, a performer, a competitor 

In childhood...
- Of all types of children, I had the most difficult time fitting into academic routine.
- I learned by doing and experiencing rather than by listening and reading.
- I needed physical involvement in the learning process and was motivated by my own natural competitive nature and sense of fun. 

In relationships...
- I seek a relationship with shared activities and interests.
- I like to explore new ways to energize the relationship.
- In a relationship, I need to be bold and thrive on physical contact.
- I enjoy giving extravagant gifts that bring obvious pleasure to special people in my life. 

At work...
- I am bored and restless with jobs that are routine and structured.
- I am satisfied in careers that allow me independence and freedom, while utilizing my physical coordination and my love of tools.
- I view any kind of tool as an extension of myself.
- I am a natural performer. 

Leadership Style...
- Expects quick action
- Works in the here and now
- Performance oriented
- Flexible approach
- Welcomes change
- Expects people to “make it fun” 

The test and full results you can find on website: www.ngty.org

After we have completed the test, we were divided into "color groups". We made brainstorming and, led by our expert, we decided what the best occupations are for each group. Here are some of our results:

BLUE                                                                                       GOLD

Possible occupation:                                            Possible occupation: 
- photographer                                                     - lawyer
- singer                                                                  - policemen
- fashion designer                                                - doctor
- manager

Strenghts:                                                            Strenghts:
- inspiring people                                                - rules follower
- communicational skills                                    - natural preserver
- creative thinking                                              - rational
- flexible                                                               - responsible
- love to help people 


GREEN:                                                              ORANGE:


Possible occupation:                                           Possible occupation:
- architect                                                             - programmer
- manager                                                             - comediant
- scientific

Strenghts:                                                          Strenghts:
- natural leader                                                   - easy going
- creative                                                            - flexible
- logical thinking                                               - cretivity
- visionary

2) During the project we also focused on labor market in our countries. We made a brainstorming about situation at the labor markets, we made also short analysis about possibilities for youth. We discussed about soft skills: definitions of soft skills and the situation when we can improve our soft skills during the whole life.

Unemployment rate:

- Poland - whole country - 12%, Warsaw - 4,5%
- Slovakia - whole country - 12%, Bratislava - 6%
- Czech Republic - whole country - 7,5%, Prague - 4,9%
- Latvia - whole country  - 9,1%, Riga - 5,2%
- Italy - whole country - 12,7%, Rome - 11,3%, unemployment among young people - 42%

Valuable skills on labor market:

1) foreign languages                                                  6) leadership skills
2) communication skills                                            7) activity
3)  team-working skills                                              8) creativity
4) self-organisation                                                    9) practice
5) flexibility

We sum up our brainstorming about most popular type of occupation in our countries:

Country:	Target group:
	In general - most popular occupation:	Students – most popular occupation:	People with disabilities:
Poland	office worker doctor lawyer	waiter/waitress fast food restaurants	security guard housekeeper teleworker
Italy	public sector (administration)	part – time job: waiter, bar tender, PR, university workers	public sector
Czech Republic	technical proffesions manager IT marketing specialists project managment	creative jobs	home office
Latvia	customer consultant chef IT specialists project managment engineers	waiter bar tender babysitter shop-assistance cleaner	cashier programmer receptionist cleaner

3) Soft skills - our life long learning process:

4) One of the most important moment in the process of searching a new job in INTERVIEW. A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job applicant and representative of the employing organization. While preparing for an interview, prospective employees usually look at what the job posting or job description says in order to get a better understanding of what is expected of them should they get hired. Exceptionally good interviewees look at the wants and needs of a job posting and show off how good they are at those abilities during the interview to impress the interviewer and increase their chances of getting a job. During project we have prepared few posters with our advices concerning beahviour during interview. 

Here are some of our advices how to behave during interview:
- be punctual, do not come late
- be positive and polite
- be PREPARED, you should know some information about the job you are applying
- do not lie during the interview
- switch off your mobile
- no chiewing gum
- do not answer just yes/no but in the same time do not talk too much
- do not use terms you do not understan
- remember about proper clothes and make-up

5) EUROPASS - A document to present your skills and qualifications effectively and clearly. We are presenting some hints how to write good Europass:

a) work experience and education - Focus on the work experience that gives added weight to your application; describe your education and training first; mention volunteering or (paid/unpaid) work placements which provide evidence of work experience. 

b) communication skills - Enter your communication skills. Specify in what context they were acquired. Examples: good communication skills gained through your experience as sales manager, excellent contact skills with children gained through your experience as ice hockey volunteer coach, etc.

c) organisational/ managment skills - Enter your organisational / managerial skills. Specify in what context they were acquired. Examples: leadership (currently responsible for a team of 10 people), good organisational skills gained as secretary of the History Society, responsible for booking speakers and promoting events, good team-leading skills gained as ice hockey volunteer coach, etc.


d) job-related skills -Enter any job-related skills not mentioned elsewhere. Specify in what context they were acquired. Examples: good command of quality control processes (currently responsible for quality audit), mentoring skills (as senior nurse, I was responsible for the training and induction of new nursing staff), etc.