In ERIAS Master Class 3 “Assessing skills, knowledge and resources”, the participants will learn how to evaluate their competences, in order to be able to understand the level of their skills and what kind of job they need to search for.

1. EUROPEAN REFUGEES INTEGRATION ACTION SCHEME
Master Class 3: Assesing skills, knowledge and the
resourses

2. PART 1
Skills and Employment in Greece

3.  Greece ranked second from
the bottom both in the 2018
and 2020 reports, surpassing
only Spain and Italy,
respectively.
 The metric is composed of
three indicators: skills
development, skills activation
and skills matching.
European Skills Index (ESI)

4.  Greece had a composite index of 30 in the
2020 report, with scores 43 in development,
45 in activation and 17 in matching of skills.
A score of 100 marks the level of ideal
performance.
 In terms of relative rankings, Greece was 5th
from the bottom in development, 4th from the
bottom in activation, and last in skills
matching, both in the 2018 and the 2020
reports.
European Skills Index (ESI)

5.  One in every three workers in Greece are employed in jobs
below their skill level.
 Having workers in positions where their skill sets are underutilized has
a negative effect on the employees themselves.
 The rate of overqualified employment in the domestic labor market jumped 60.6 percent from
2008 to 2017.
 Highly trained manpower is wasted on low-skilled jobs.
Skills mismatch in Greece (employees view)
Overqualified workers

6. Skills mismatch in Greece (employees view)
 Underqualified: 12% Greece, 12% EU-28
 Overqualified: 13^ Greece, 17% EU-28

7. Skills mismatch in Greece (employees view)
 The Majority of Greek employees reporting that they have either higher or lower skills
than those required for their job, and 46% perceiving themselves as over-skilled.

8. Skills mismatch in Greece (employees view)
 Average worker’s perceived jobgrowth potential: 18% Greece

9. Skills mismatch in Greece (employees view)
 Beyond some jobs (around 20% of the
total) requiring a high level of digital
expertise, there seemed to be little
need of ICT skills use for the majority of
the Greek workforce in their jobs.

10. Skills mismatch in Greece (employers view)
 Beyond some jobs (around
20% of the total) requiring a
high level of digital expertise,
there seemed to be little
need of ICT skills use for the
majority of the Greek
workforce in their jobs.

11. Shortage in digital skills (DESI)

12. Skills forecast (Cedefop)
 Cedefop expects that a greater percentage of skill supply will be of low qualification
compared to the EU average. The opposite will hold for medium qualification jobs.

13. Future employment growth (in %) in Greece in 2018-2030
across sectors
Dataset Cedefop Skills Forecast, Source Cedefop, Indicator Future employment growth

14. Skills mismatch in Greece (employees view)
Dataset European Union Labour Force Survey (EU LFS), Source Eurostat, Indicator Working-age population

15. Future employment growth (% change) across occupations in Greece in 2018-2030
Dataset European Union Labour Force Survey (EU LFS), Source Eurostat, Indicator Working-age
population

16. Future employment growth (% change) across occupations in Greece in 2018-2030
Dataset Skills in online job advertisements, Source Cedefop, Indicator Skills in online
job advertisements

17. Greece 2020 – Factsheet on Skills and Employment
 The transition from education to work remains challenging in Greece and skills mismatch is
high.
 Systematic skill mismatches in the labour market hinder long run productivity growth and
potential output.
 Greece exhibits high degree of overqualification of tertiary education graduates, who end up
taking positions that do not match their skills.
 The brain drain continues to be a challenge in Greece.
 Underachievement in basic skills among students remains high in Greece and heavily
affected by the socio-economic background.
 The attractiveness of vocational education and training is low, although graduates have
better employment prospects.

18. Greece 2020 – Factsheet on Skills and Employment
 The share of companies that provide training and vocational programmes to develop the
information and communication technology skills of their personnel increased slightly in 2019
(from 14% to 15%) but remains well below the euro area average (25%).
 The shortage of digital skills remains a major obstacle for Greece in digitally transforming its
society and the economy, weighing negatively on the country’s growth prospects.
 Supporting sustainable growth, modernising the Greek economy and speeding up labour
market recovery will require skilled workers and better links between education and labour
markets.
 There is significant potential in up-skilling and re-skilling the labour force, especially in terms
of digital skills.

19. LABOUR MARKET IN GREECE, IN NUMBERS
 Unemployment rate: 14,40 % (March 2020, Hellenic Statistical Authority)
 Minimum salary: 650,00 € and minimum wages : 29,04 €.
The salary depends on the specific legal provisions by financial sector, the collective agreements, the company policy
and the negotiations between the employer and the potential employee
 Working hours: usually 40 hours/week
Additional earnings for overtime, sundays and holidays, night shifts and bonuses
 Unemployment benefit: 399,25 € plus 10 % for each entitled family
Member
 Tax rates: 9 % - 44 % based on the annual income

20. PART 2
Searching for a job in Greece

21.  Average rent for a 50m2 flat in the centre of Athens:
300 €
 Average monthly basic utilities (electricity, heating,
water supply) : 100 €
 One-way ticket of public transport for 90 mins in
Athens: 1,20 €
 Average cost for a meal in a restaurant per person:
10 - 15 €
 Prepaid mobile phone per minute: 0,80 € (it gets
much cheaper with offers provided according to the
company policy)
Living Conditions in Greece

22. Question 1:
In what ways are benefits that are generally received by TCNs, conditional on job
search equirements/activation?
Prior to Law 4375/2016, without a valid work permit asylum-
seekers and refugees were deprived of the enjoyment of a
series of rights, including the possibility to participate in EU-
funded programmes for:
• access to the labour market
• access to social benefits, such as:
i. unemployment allowances
ii. allowances for children in single-parent families
iii. enrolment of children in nursery schools
iv. and other rights

23. Question 2:
Where are the available workers?
 There are more unemployed women in the above occupations than unemployed men
 The highest rate of unemployment is to be found among those who have never attended school
or have not been able to conclude the primary education
 Office workers and personal services workers (hairdressers, cooks, waiters, etc.), shop sales
staff, domestic workers and cleaners and the artistic professions in general have suffered due to
nine-year-long economic crisis

24. Question 3:
Where are the available jobs?
 The highest demand is for workers
in wholesale and retail trade,
provision of services, office
workers, repair of motor vehicles
and motorcycles and last, but not
least, accommodation and food
service activities in the tourism
sector
 14.343 job vacancies throughout
Greece in the second quarter of
2019

25. Short overview of the labour market
In the last quarter of 2019:
3.901.791
people in
employment
786.416
job-seekers
16,8%
unemployment
rate

26. Question 4:
Does the support provided to the TCN’s end as soon as they get a job, or
does it continue for a while during the first phase of their employment?
If yes, what support continues?
 The Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) offers Counseling and
Professional/Occupational Orientation Services –regarding Career
Management, in order to assist the beneficiaries to be able to decide what
occupation/profession they could exercise, according to their
professional/occupational profile, the characteristics of the job position and the
prospects of the labour market.

27. Labour mobility in Greece
 Labour mobility in Greece is limited
compared to other European countries
 Over 80%) are small in terms of turnover
(up to 150.000€)
 The unemployment rate is higher among
foreigners living in Greece than among
Greek nationals.
 The foreign nationals are economically
active at a higher rate, in comparison to
Greek nationals.

28. Hot jobs in Greece
PROVISION OF SERVICES
(with emphasis to language skills)
1. Sales
2. Customer care
3. Techical support services
TOURISM SECTOR
1. Receptionist
2. Guest relations officer
3. Waiter / Waitress
4. Bell Boy
5. Chef de Cuisine
6. Childcare Assistant
7. Bartender
8. Sports animator
9. Choreographer
10. Ballet dancer
11. Fitness animator
12. Dj
13. Sound and light technician

29. o Websites for job listings in Greece:
Generation 2.0 Red (in English and Greek)
Skywalker (in Greek)
Kariera (in Greek)
Vacancies in Greece (in English)
o These websites have jobs at NGOs in Greece:
Reliefweb
UN Jobs
Internatinal Organisation for Migration
Solidarity Now
Metadrasi
o Jobs to work remotely (online):
NaTakallam

30. How to search for a job in Greece online
Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity

31. PART 3
Writing your CV

32. Writing your CV
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
 A personal marketing document used to
sell yourself to prospective employers. It
should tell them about you, your
professional history and your skills,
abilities and achievements.
 Required when applying for a job
 The structure of a CV is flexible, but there
are particular sections that employers
expect to see on your CV regardless.

33. Writing your CV
A. Contact Information – What to include
• Name
• Email address – Telephone number
• Residence address
• Work permit for Greece/Eligible to work in Greece
• Valid OΑΕΔ card
• Driving license (European/International)
• Health certificate (for restaurants, food companies etc.)
Don’t include age and nationality because you could be treated unequally by some employers.
Do I need to include a photograph in the CV?
• Only if the job advert mentions that a photograph is a must or for professions where appearance is a prerequisite, like
actors, models, receptionists etc.
AND
• Only if you are willing to do so. (avoid to prevent any possible discrimination and for
protection of your personal data)

34. Writing your CV
B. Work Experience
It is good to include the most important jobs in terms of relevance to the position you are applying for
and in terms of duration (more than 6 months at least).
It is not recommended to include many jobs with short duration.
The work experience section of your resumé should include the following, for each position held:
o Job title.
o Name of the company.
o City/country.
o Dates of employment.
o Company description (mainly if the company is not a
household name)
o Brief description of your job responsibilities.
o Your key achievements/accomplishments.

35. Writing your CV
C. Education
If you write about the university/technical school you graduated from, you could include
the following:
a) Subjects you completed
b) Achievements
c) Any specialisation acquired or your grade, if that was a good one

36. Writing your CV
D. Language Skills
Native language: The language you learnt at home, your community or at school when you were a child.
Mention other languages.
Language skills according to European Union standards are:
1. Basic User
• Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions
• Can communicate in simple and routine
• Can describe in simple terms aspects of background, the immediate environment and matters in areas of the
immediate need
2. Independent User
• Can understand the main ideas of complex text, including technical discussions in field of specialization
• Can interact with fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without
strain for either party
• Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
3. Proficient User
• Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
• Can summarize information
• Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely

37. Writing your CV
E. Digital Skills
This is the ability of using electronic devices like computer/tablet/smartphone etc. and
software programs like Microsoft Office. In today’s modern world they are as important as
speaking a language.
They help to:
• Manage information
• Communicate
• Create
• Solve problems

38. Writing your CV
F. Soft Skills
Soft or personal skills are personal traits highly appreciated by
employers. If you read carefully a job advert, you will notice that
almost half of the requirements are soft skills, because they are important in a balanced
workplace and in fulfilling duties with success, as well as in cooperating well with other
colleagues, supervisors or subordinates.
Some examples of soft skills:
Communication, teamwork, adaptability, problem solving, customer service, team management,
leadership, time management, attention to detail and many more.
Remember to mention how or when you developed those skills (in what job position or in what
situation).

39. Writing your CV
G. Personal Interests (this is not a must to include)
• Things that you enjoy doing
• Hobbies
• Sports
• Things you are passionate about
• Things you do in your free time
• Things that motivate you
• Activities or participations in unions or teams
• Whatever can make you look interesting/
unique/valuable

40. Writing your CV
H. References
References (written or verbal) are statements of people who can confirm your
professional skills, achievements and your professional attitude in general.
If you have references or reference letters, mention that you will provide them when
requested on the bottom of the CV.
TIP: You will usually be asked to provide a telephone number and an email BUT you
don’t need to mention names or telephone numbers in your CV. You may provide them
at the interview.

41. Writing your CV
I. Personal Statement
This typically goes below your contact information. It is a small description of who you
are in the beginning of your CV that can make the difference!
What to include:
• Who you are (what is your professional or academic background)
• What you are good at (technical or soft skills)
• Your career goals and aspirations
TIPS:
• Keep it short and simple (maximum 200 words)
• Choose to talk in the 1st person or 3rd person
• When possible, adjust it to the job advert
• Try to show you are an ideal candidate, but do not exaggerate

42. Tutorial on Writing your CV
Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity

43. Practice on Writing your CV
Curriculum Vitae Replace with First name(s) Surname(s)
PERSONAL INFORMATION Replace with First name(s) Surname(s)
[All CV headings are optional. Remove any empty headings]
Replace with house number, street name, city, postcode, country
Replace with telephone number Replace with mobile number
State e-mail address
State personal website(s)
Replace with type of IM service Replace with messaging account(s)
Sex Enter sex | Date of birth dd/mm/yyyy | Nationality Enter nationality/-ies
WORK EXPERIENCE
[Add separate entries for each experience. Start from the most recent.]
EDUCATIONAND TRAINING
[Add separate entries for each course. Start from the most recent.]
PERSONAL SKILLS
[Remove any headings left empty.]
JOB APPLIED FOR
POSITION
PREFERRED JOB
STUDIESAPPLIED FOR
Replace with preferred job / job applied for / studies applied for /
position (delete non relevant headings in left column)
Replace with dates (from - to) Replace with occupation or position held
Replace with employer’s name and locality (if relevant, full address and website)
▪ Replace with main activities and responsibilities
Business or sector Replace with type of business or sector
Replace with dates (from - to) Replace with qualification awarded Replace with
European
Qualification
Framework (or other)
level if relevant
Replace with education or training organisation’s name and locality (if relevant, country)
▪ Replace with a list of principal subjects covered or skills acquired
Mother tongue(s) Replace with mother tongue(s)
Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production
Replace with language Enter level Enter level Enter level Enter level Enter level
Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.
Replace with language Enter level Enter level Enter level Enter level Enter level
Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.
Levels:A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Communication skills Replace with your communication skills. Specify in what context they were acquired. Example:
▪ good communication skills gained through my experience as sales manager
Organisational / managerial skills Replace with your organisational / managerial skills. Specify in what context they were acquired.
Example:
▪ leadership (currently responsible for a team of 10 people)
Βιογραφικό Σημείωμα
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[Όλες οι ενότητες του ΒΣ είναι προαιρετικές.Αφαιρέστε τυχόν κενές ενότητες.]
Αντικαταστήστε με τον αριθμό του σπιτιού, οδό, πόλη, ταχυδρομικό κώδικα, χώρα
Αντικαταστήστε με τον τηλεφωνικό αριθμό Αντικαταστήστε με τον αριθμό κινητού
τηλεφώνου
Αντικαταστήστε με τη(ις) διεύθυνση(εις) ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομίου
Αντικαταστήστε με τη(ις) διεύθυνση(εις) προσωπικού ιστοχώρου
Αντικαταστήστε με την υπηρεσία άμεσων μηνυμάτων Αντικαταστήστε με το λογαριασμό
μηνυμάτων
Φύλο Εισάγετε φύλο | Ημερομηνία γέννησης μμ/μμ/εεεε | Εθνικότητα Εισάγετε εθνικότητα(ες)
ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΗ ΕΜΠΕΙΡΙΑ
[Προσθέστε ξεχωριστές εγγραφές για κάθε εμπειρία. Ξεκινήστε από την πιο πρόσφατη.]
ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΤΑΡΤΙΣΗ
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ΑΤΟΜΙΚΕΣΔΕΞΙΟΤΗΤΕΣ
[Αφαιρέστε τυχόν κενές ενότητες.]
ΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΗ ΘΕΣΗ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑΣ
ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑ
ΕΠΙΘΥΜΗΤΗ ΘΕΣΗ ΕΡΓΑΣΙΑΣ
ΑΙΤΟΥΜΕΝΕΣ ΣΠΟΥΔΕΣ
ΠΡΟΣΩΠΙΚΗΔΗΛΩΣΗ
Αντικαταστήστε με την αιτούμενη θέση εργασίας / το επάγγελμα / την
επιθυμητή θέση εργασίας / τις αιτούμενες σπουδές / την προσωπική
σας δήλωση (αφαιρέστε μη σχετικές ενότητες στην αριστερή στήλη)
Αντικαταστήστε με ημερομηνίες
(από - έως)
Αντικαταστήστε με την απασχόληση ή τη θέση που κατείχατε
Αντικαταστήστε με το ονομασία και την τοποθεσία του εργοδότη (ενδεχομένως, την πλήρη διεύθυνση
και ιστοσελίδα)
▪ Αντικαταστήστε με τις κύριες δραστηριότητες και αρμοδιότητες
Επιχείρηση ή κλάδος Αντικαταστήστε με τον τύπο της επιχείρησης ή τον κλάδο
Αντικαταστήστε με ημερομηνίες
(από - έως)
Αντικαταστήστε με τον τίτλο πιστοποιητικού διπλώματος Αντικαταστήστε με το
επίπεδο του ΕΠΠ η της
εθνικής ταξινόμησης
Αντικαταστήστε με την ονομασία και την τοποθεσία του οργανισμού εκπαίδευσης και κατάρτισης
(ενδεχομένως, τη χώρα)
▪ Αντικαταστήστε με τη λίστα των κυριότερων θεμάτων που καλύφθηκαν ή επαγγελματικών
δεξιοτήτων που αποκτήθηκαν
Μητρική γλώσσα Αντικαταστήστε με μητρική(ές) γλώσσα(ες)
Λοιπές γλώσσες ΚΑΤΑΝΟΗΣΗ ΟΜΙΛΙΑ ΓΡΑΦΗ
Προφορική Γραπτή (ανάγνωση) Επικοινωνία Προφορική έκφραση
Αντικαταστήστε με γλώσσα Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο
Aντικαταστήστε με το όνομα του πιστοποιητικού γλωσσομάθειας. Εισάγετε το επίπεδο εάν είναι γνωστό.
Αντικαταστήστε με γλώσσα Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο Εισάγετε επίπεδο
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Κοινό Ευρωπαϊκό ΠλαίσιοΑναφοράς για Γλώσσες
Europass CV_ENG Europass CV_GRE
…. Or you can create your CV online on the following link : Create your CV

44. References:
 ‘ESJ Survey’, Cedefop, 2014
 ‘Skills Forecast’, Cedefop, 2018
 ‘Country Report Greece 2020’, European Commission, 2020
 ‘Council Recommendation On The National Reform Program Of Greece’, European Commission, 2020.
 ‘Digital Economy Society Index’, Iobe, 2018
 ‘Education And The Labour Market In Greece: Impact Of The Crisis And Key Challenges; Greece, Lazaretou S., 2016
 ‘Fleeing Of Human Capital: Contemporary Migration Tendencies Of The Greeks In The Years Of Crisis’, Economic
Bulletin, No 43, Bank Of Greece
 ‘Talent Shortage Survey’ , Manpower Group, 2016/17
 ‘Labour Market Integration Of Asylum Seekers And Refugees’, Greece, Dimitris Karantinos, 2016
 Generation 2.0, [https://g2red.org/]
 Eures, [https://www.europeanjobdays.eu/en/content/greece]
 Refugee.Info, [https://www.refugee.info/greece]

45. Thank You!