Guide

Documents to gather before a first labor-market consultation

A short packing list so your first orientation meeting can move from general advice to decisions you can act on the same week.

Folder with organized personal documents on a wooden table

A labor-market orientation session works best when both sides can see the same papers. You do not need a perfect file; you need the pieces that shape what employers and offices will ask next.

Bring or photograph your current residence document and any notes about work permission. If something is still pending, write the office name and the date of your last appointment. Guesswork wastes consultation time.

Add diploma scans, apprenticeship certificates, and reference letters — even if they are not yet translated. Knowing what exists helps decide whether recognition, translation, or a different occupation path comes first.

Language certificates matter even when incomplete. A partial B1 course still signals trajectory. List the hours completed and the school if you lack a final certificate.

Finally, jot three job titles you would accept and two you would refuse. That boundary keeps the session from drifting into abstract career talk and lets the consultant build a realistic two-week action list.

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