Ouagadougou: The Aube du Faso association hosted a comprehensive training session aimed at equipping young graduates with essential job search and acquisition techniques. This initiative, held on Saturday, was specifically designed for young job seekers striving to enhance their employment prospects.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the president of Aube du Faso, Pascal Armel Tapsoba, highlighted a significant gap in the skills of young graduates when it comes to securing employment. Tapsoba emphasized that many young individuals struggle with poorly crafted CVs and cover letters, which often do not meet the required standards in both content and presentation.
Tapsoba, speaking on Saturday in Ouagadougou at the conclusion of the training session, noted that inadequate preparation and training often lead to unsuccessful job interviews for many applicants. The association acknowledges the state’s efforts in addressing unemployment yet points out the persistent issue of unemployed graduates.
During the training, nearly 100 young graduates and job seekers were equipped with skills to improve their chances of success in recruitment processes. The session featured participation from around ten firms, which provided insights on differentiating oneself from other candidates, effectively applying for jobs, and navigating workplace dynamics during internships, contracts, or trial periods.
Participants like Acha Sankara, a student seeking employment, expressed appreciation for the valuable knowledge gained. “Through the various presentations, I will improve my CV and cover letters. I was a little afraid during job interviews. Now I know how to behave,” Sankara shared.
Another participant, Gislaine Kabore, who benefited from the training, praised the association’s efforts in promoting youth employability. She shared her experience of securing an internship in Bobo-Dioulasso through the association, describing it as an enriching experience.
The Aube du Faso association advocates for companies to subsidize training fees for interns, hire individuals with reduced mobility, and initiate training sessions for interns. They also urge the State to conduct a comprehensive statistical study to ascertain the real unemployment rate in the region.
Since the launch of the “one student, one internship” program in 2015, the association has facilitated approximately 2,000 internships and work contracts in collaboration with local businesses and recruitment agencies. The association continues to encourage young people to remain patient, honest, and transparent with their employers.