- Docente: Simone Ferriani
- Credits: 3
- SSD: SECS-P/08
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
International Management (cod. 6803)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Business Administration (cod. 0897)
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Business Administration (cod. 6798)
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students are able to: - Acquire familiarity with the dynamics of creating a new enterprise - Negotiate the entry of venture capital into the company structure - Develop a winning pitch - Delve into and navigate the main trade-offs in forming an entrepreneurial team
Course contents
“The goal of this seminar series is to equip students with a fair, honest, and up-to-date overview of how today’s companies work and what they look for in job candidates.
- What does each company department do and why?
- What skills and competencies are most coveted in today’s rapidly changing world?
- How is work changing and what do companies really look for in the leaders of tomorrow?
Think about this: medicine students spend hours learning how the human body works. Management students likewise need to be familiar with a company's functions and departments. This seminar offers an opportunity to deep dive into the characteristics of day-to-day company practices across a variety of industries and functions.
The seminar will be led by Patrizio Pecunia, Principal Program Manager at the Adecco Goup in Berlin. The course is organized as follows:
May 14 – Online Lecture
- Introduction
- Challenges of the Global Job Market
- The Importance of Effective Communication
- Two Communication Models:
- Pyramidal Thinking
- STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Results)
Homework Assignment:
Students will be asked to respond in writing to three common interview questions using one of the communication models presented during the lecture.
May 30 – In-Person Interactive Session
- Behind the Scenes of a Job Interview: Types of Interviews and What Companies Look For
- Group Discussion of Homework Responses
- Full Mock Interview Simulation with a Major Tech Company, followed by a Group Debrief
May 31 – In-Person Interactive Session with Guest Speakers
- Introduction of Guest Speakers
- Brief Overview of the Concept of Networking
Readings/Bibliography
Recommended readings, if any, will be indicated before each seminar.
Teaching methods
Interactive sessions with invited managers from leading international companies
Case studies
Guest talks
Assessment methods
Students will be requested to hand in a reflection paper by the end of the seminar series. The paper is intended to stimulate critical thinking around the topics covered during the seminars.
Teaching tools
The seminar will be delivered in person only unless otherwise concurred with the instructor under specific circumstances.
Video material and readings will be used on an ad-hoc basis.
Office hours
See the website of Simone Ferriani