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MOTIV-UP: "Young people will have to change professions

several times"

by Milena Radoman
Working life is far from plain sailing... At the head of Motiv-Up, Chantal Cockaerts is witness to
changes in the job market.

It's difficult to predict jobs in the future
which don't yet exist. For Chantal Cockaerts,
"there are, of course, jobs linked to digital
technology (data, robotics, cybersecurity,
AI, digital health), the environment and home
help services. But some professions will
disappear because of technological advances
and AI. We have a business model to invent..."
analyses the consultant, who set up Motiv-Up
in Monaco in 2010 to help people with their
careers.
Chantal Cockaerts tries to make schoolchildren
understand that they shouldn't look for the
job they want to do for the rest of their lives.
"It's too stressful. That was true a long time
ago, but nowadays you have to find a first job
that you like. This is in line with the current
philosophy of the world of work, where all © FreePik
young people will have to change careers
several times over the course of their working flexibility and resilience, team supervision 4 place in terms of requests for funding
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lives. In fact, some universities have taken the and management are essential today. You by employees, after languages and driving
plunge and are now offering American-style have to be open to change and ready to licences. It is a major issue for employees,
generalist courses. "Instead of specialising bounce back, develop your networks and and therefore for companies and ultimately
from the first year, liberal arts schools allow your community (e.g. through LinkedIn and for Monaco's economy. The proliferation
you to study an interdisciplinary subject the Young Chamber of Commerce)", says of corporate well-being rating sites such
(History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Politics, the consultant, for whom these soft skills as Great Place to Work demonstrates the
Literature, etc.) specialising only at Masters should be developed from school onwards growing importance attached to this factor,"
level. "to think out of the box in a fast-changing argues the vice-president of the Professional
In the skills assessments she carries out, job market". Syndicate for Human Resources (SYRH) in a
in Monaco as well as France and in Europe, White Paper submitted to the Department of
some young professionals are outlining A White Paper for State funding Social Affairs in 2022. Her proposal: "State
projects to recreate links and communities, According to Chantal Cockaerts, a skills funding and assistance should be envisaged
build bridges between generations and revive assessment is very useful for people who for anyone working in Monaco over a period
neighbourhoods through coworking spaces... don't feel good in their job or who want to to be defined, for people registered with the
"I sense a strong search for meaning among retrain: "People get to know what their skills Monaco Employment Department, for young
people in their thirties and a desire for a are, and this opens up the field of possibilities people based on the colour of their social
balance between personal and professional by identifying a career plan or a training course security card, as well as for companies
life among men and women of all generations. which boosts motivation". that carry out a Skills Assessment as
The only problem is that, unlike in France, part of their HR policy, or when people are
Ongoing training, the key to keeping up- vocational training in Monaco is not funded by made redundant". This would help prevent
to-date the State or companies. A skills assessment burnout, another phenomenon affecting the
For Chantal Cockaerts, ongoing education is costs between €1,800 and €3,000, depending world of work. "Since the Covid crisis, the
the key to keeping up to date throughout your on the number of hours and tools used. "I number of cases has doubled in my practice",
career. "Professional qualifications enable offer a service spread over four consultations observes Chantal Cockaerts, who sees more
you to develop technical skills (software, AI, which costs 750 euros, but it's not suitable for women suffering from burnout. "They are
project management, etc.) as well as soft all profiles", explains Chantal Cockaerts, who often perfectionists who push their limits
skills - skills that are useful in any profession. is trying to convince Monegasque authorities and do everything to fit into a mould in an
Verbal and written communication, teamwork, that State funding is important. environment that does not correspond to
autonomy, critical and creative thinking, "In France, a skills assessment occupies their values.

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