Andreas Ladner, whom I know from a previous joint activity works as a coach/consultant at Kiebitz. Kiebitz? What do you think that is? I make an appointment with him and meet him for an interview.

Andreas, what is a lapwing?

Kiebitz is an association that in the field of work integration. Clients are, for example, the regional employment services (RAV), disability insurance (IV) or social welfare. Kiebitz supports and accompanies people during a career change. Reintegration into the primary labor market is one of the goals. The counseling varies between 3 and 6 months. In a few cases it lasts 9 months. This can affect people who are assigned by the IV or social welfare social welfare.

But you can also private individual can also take advantage of our coaching. The focus is also on career planning. However, as a private individual, you have to pay the costs yourself. bear the costs yourself.

What kind of people come to you?

These are people between 16 and 65 who have lost their jobs due to illness or downsizing in the company lost their job as a result of illness or downsizing. But they are also people who have no basic education and have simply lived from job to job, for example. The The jobs of unskilled workers are usually the first to be cut. are cut.

However, Kiebitz is not a a placement office for apprenticeships. The agogic offer in own and external external companies serves to rebuild employability.

How many older job seekers do you look after?

650 people benefited in 2018 from the coaching and advisory services. Around 10 people per year are aged 60 and over.

What do you do as a coach? Do you give lessons?

No, I don't give lessons. I only do individual counseling and provide support for the people who come to me come to me so that they can sort themselves out. I support them on the path to a new professional solution. I have to listen carefully, get them, ask them fundamental questions and work with them to with them. The clients should be able to strengthen their application skills and take responsibility for their own process. This involves, for example Questions: What do I like doing and what don't I like doing (any more)? What skills do I have?

My consultations concern on average 50% women and 50 % men.

What is your success rate?

How is success measured? Even Being clearer on the road is already a success! Especially in the case of prolonged unemployment, it is important to question your skills, thinking and behavioral patterns. If someone has been ill for a longer period of time what is still possible.

Since the aim is to reintegration into the primary labor market - as long as the state of health condition allows it.

By the way: The unemployment insurance fund unemployment fund claims that around 45 - 50% of people who have completed a program at Kiebitz who have completed a program at Kiebitz subsequently find a job again.

What do you think of seniors@work?

I have already recommended the website to two of my clients who are 60+. I am pleased that seniors@work includes exciting companies that are prepared to employ "older" people, even senior citizens. The latter bring a lot of life and work experience with them. I don't understand why companies only want to hire young people.

You know - says Andreas Ladner - Sometimes coaching is needed for the companies!

If that's not a great ending! Thank you Andres for this interview and good luck with your work!

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