Job search strategies and vocational training initiatives for the unemployed

Recruiter Andrea Ramos suggests that simply sending out resumes is often an ineffective way to find work, describing it as a way to “avoid looking for work” rather than actively searching. She advises job seekers to focus on building a complete LinkedIn profile with relevant keywords, developing a personal brand, and engaging in networking to access the “hidden market,” where many job opportunities are never publicly posted.

In Dos Hermanas, Spain, the local government has opened applications for the Clave DH program, which offers free training courses with practical components for unemployed individuals. Co-funded by the European Social Fund+, the initiative provides 53 different training paths in high-demand sectors such as administration, commerce, IT, logistics, and renewable energy. Interested applicants have until October 5 to apply through the City Council's electronic office or in person.