REFLEX’ PIM: Developing Reflection on Skills and Career Paths to Enhance Orientation and Employability

2026

Following the success of the 2025 edition, 12 students once again had the opportunity to take part in the REFLEX PIM from 5 to 9 January 2026. This programme focused on reflecting on personal and professional skills, helping participants better understand their career paths and refine their professional aspirations.

They were also supported throughout the week by Ludovic Bougis (LBO Conseils) during several sessions of improvisation, active listening and public speaking exercises. In addition, they practised through simulated individual interviews with human resources professionals: Anne-Sophie Podeur and Christine Le Carré.

At the end of the week, students produced a poster and a video to share their experience with their peers.

Discover the students’ interrview during the PIM Forum:

View the students’ outputs and deliverables:

Supervisors:

• Riwalenn Ruault
• Gregory Charrier

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2025

From 6 to 10 January 2025, twelve students took part in the REFLEX’ PIM, supervised by Riwalenn Ruault (ISblue/UBO) and Grégory Charrier (LEMAR/UBO). Over the course of a week, this PIM offered a dedicated space for reflecting on personal and professional skills, helping participants to better understand their career paths and refine their professional aspirations.

The REFLEX’ workshop began with a fundamental question: “What are my skills?” A seemingly simple question, but crucial for navigating the job market with confidence. Through a combination of interactive workshops and introspective exercises, students were guided to:

• Identify their skills, whether derived from academic, professional, or personal experiences
• Learn to articulate them clearly to better showcase them to recruiters or in professional projects
• Become aware of their strengths and areas for development

Participants experienced a varied and dynamic approach, alternating between individual and collective reflection:

• Reflective writing workshops
• Creative brainstorming sessions
• Learning how to build a portfolio

They were also occasionally supported by Ludovic Bougis (LBO Conseils) in sessions on improvisation, listening, and eloquence, and had the opportunity to practise in mock one-to-one interviews with HR professionals.

At the end of the week, they produced a “tutorial” video advising their peers on which skills to highlight during job interviews.

Through this PIM, students learned to:

• Step back and reflect on their achievements to better anticipate opportunities
• Build a sustainable approach to career reflection
• Connect personal and professional aspirations to current labour market challenges

Discover the students’ interview from the PIM Forum 2025:

Supervisors:

• Riwalenn Ruault
• Gregory Charrier