Navigating ethical labour mobility: A video guide for partners
Refugees face a number of barriers when trying to relocate for work. Refugee labour mobility programs This eight-part video series equips partner organizations with practical tools to support displaced professionals throughout their labour mobility journey, from candidate identification through successful relocation.
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What you’ll learn
The following videos cover four essential areas of ethical labour mobility programming. Foundation and strategy covers core principles and strategies for connecting candidates with legitimate international opportunities. Preparation and presentation provides practical techniques for creating compelling CVs and preparing candidates for successful interviews. Verification and protection builds critical skills for identifying legitimate job offers and protecting candidates from exploitation. Legal processes and transition offers guidance on navigating visa requirements, managing timelines, and supporting successful relocation.
Video 1: Foundations of ethical labour mobility programmes
Learn the four pillars of effective labour mobility programmes: candidate identification and assessment, comprehensive preparation beyond basic CV writing, ethical legal navigation, and ongoing support for integration. This video explains how to evaluate candidates’ qualifications, language proficiency, and resilience while recognizing the unique challenges displaced professionals face in validating credentials and experience gained during displacement.
Video 2: Helping candidates secure legitimate job offers abroad
Master proactive market research to identify countries and sectors with genuine labour shortages. Learn strategies for building direct relationships with international employers and participating in virtual hiring fairs. This video provides the rigorous verification processes needed to protect candidates, including how to confirm company registrations, validate job offers, and recognize red flags that signal potential fraud.
Video 3: Preparing CVs for international employers
Learn how to adapt CVs to meet international formatting expectations and cultural norms. This video shows how to help candidates highlight transferable skills and quantify achievements using concrete results. Discover the importance of ATS-friendly formatting, strategic keyword usage, and the critical practice of personalizing each CV to match specific job descriptions and employer needs.
Video 4: Preparing candidates for successful international interviews
Implement realistic mock interviews that build confidence for both in-person and virtual formats. Train candidates to use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for behavioral questions, demonstrating their skills through concrete examples. Learn how to prepare candidates to research employers, ask intelligent questions, and navigate cultural differences in communication styles and professional expectations across borders.
Video 5: The basics of job offers: legitimacy and decent work
Identify the essential elements every legitimate job offer must contain: verifiable company information, detailed job descriptions, clear salary and benefits, and realistic terms of employment. Recognize the biggest red flags including requests for upfront payments, unprofessional communication, and pressure tactics. Learn verification strategies including direct company contact, business registration checks, and consultation with immigration professionals.
Video 6: Navigating the visa process and understanding timelines
Guide candidates through assembling comprehensive documentation packages, from passports and educational credentials to employment references and language test results. Understand country-specific visa requirements including police certificates, medical examinations, and proof of funds. Learn to manage candidate expectations around processing timelines, which can range from weeks to over a year depending on visa type, application volume, and case complexity.
Video 7: Pre-Departure Support and Successful Relocation Abroad
Prepare candidates for life beyond work through cultural and social orientation covering workplace norms, daily customs, and practical systems like transportation and healthcare. Help candidates create realistic budgets for their first months, secure temporary housing, and plan essential logistics. Connect candidates with settlement agencies and diaspora communities in destination countries to build support networks before arrival.
Video 8: Identifying Scams and Avoiding Fraud in Labour Mobility
Reinforce the golden rule: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Recognize the biggest red flag—any request for direct payment to supposed employers or unregulated intermediaries for visa processing, training, or deposits. Teach candidates to be their own investigators by researching companies thoroughly, contacting employers directly through official channels, and consulting with trusted advisors before signing any contracts or sending money.
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