Client
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund
Location
Tallinn, Estonia
Year
2020
Exhibition area
1,700 m²
Scope of work
Concept design, technical and exhibition design, development, manufacturing and installation, content creation and development, multimedia and audiovisual media concept, content development, design and production, virtual reality game design and programming, interactive exhibits design, development and manufacturing, graphic design and project management.
Client
Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund
Location
Tallinn, Estonia
Year
2020
Exhibition area
1,700 m²
Web page
www.tootukassa.ee
Scope of work
Concept design, technical and exhibition design, development, manufacturing and installation, content creation and development, multimedia and audiovisual media concept, content development, design and production, virtual reality game design and programming, interactive exhibits design, development and manufacturing, graphic design and project management.
description
Whether a newbie on the work market or someone looking for a new job or change of career, professional guidance can be of great help. Figuring out one’s strengths, pinning down skills and defining interests is a good way to start. However, the process can also be daunting, and many might be hesitant about asking for help from a professional. Quite often, people are not aware of the options out there as well. What we envisioned for the new space for Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund Career Centre was a place with a relaxed atmosphere that people would be happy to visit, and that would become a part of a normal job seeking experience.
The second aim was to appeal especially to youngsters, both still in school and recent graduates – a Career Centre that could be visited both individually and as a group. To reach that goal, we planned a bright and modern space with many interactions using the latest technology that would be interesting for a younger crowd and would offer entertainment in addition to tips and information. Career Centre can be visited even without booking a counselling session: the interactions in the Centre would offer enough useful exercises that would be beneficial solely by themselves as well.
Whether a newbie on the work market or someone looking for a new job or change of career, professional guidance can be of great help. Figuring out one’s strengths, pinning down skills and defining interests is a good way to start. However, the process can also be daunting, and many might be hesitant about asking for help from a professional. Quite often, people are not aware of the options out there as well. What we envisioned for the new space for Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund Career Centre was a place with a relaxed atmosphere that people would be happy to visit, and that would become a part of a normal job seeking experience.
The second aim was to appeal especially to youngsters, both still in school and recent graduates – a Career Centre that could be visited both individually and as a group. To reach that goal, we planned a bright and modern space with many interactions using the latest technology that would be interesting for a younger crowd and would offer entertainment in addition to tips and information. Career Centre can be visited even without booking a counselling session: the interactions in the Centre would offer enough useful exercises that would be beneficial solely by themselves as well.
Another goal was to create a set of interactive exhibits that would help the visitor prepare for their meeting with a career counsellor. The exhibits test and question the user from different angles, and guides them to analyse themselves, their strengths and skillset. For example, a set of hands-on and interactive solutions test reaction, speed, detail-orientation, and accuracy through a set of mini-games. Another solution asks the visitor to list their priorities in life, describe their ideal job and through gamification finds out their likes and dislikes.
Career Centre does not only focus on what kind of skillsets the person has that could potentially be translated into a career path, but also other aspects of working. For example, a set of equipment (massage chairs, standing desks etc.) demonstrate the importance of physical well-being on the job and how to take care of oneself. The interactive solutions as well help to figure out not only the possible content of the job but also how they like to work – do they prefer physical work or an office job, how well do they cope with routine, are they a team-player or like doing things on their own and much more.
Another goal was to create a set of interactive exhibits that would help the visitor prepare for their meeting with a career counsellor. The exhibits test and question the user from different angles, and guides them to analyse themselves, their strengths and skillset. For example, a set of hands-on and interactive solutions test reaction, speed, detail-orientation, and accuracy through a set of mini-games. Another solution asks the visitor to list their priorities in life, describe their ideal job and through gamification finds out their likes and dislikes.
Career Centre does not only focus on what kind of skillsets the person has that could potentially be translated into a career path, but also other aspects of working. For example, a set of equipment (massage chairs, standing desks etc.) demonstrate the importance of physical well-being on the job and how to take care of oneself. The interactive solutions as well help to figure out not only the possible content of the job but also how they like to work – do they prefer physical work or an office job, how well do they cope with routine, are they a team-player or like doing things on their own and much more.
We also included practical exercises, audiovisual material and stories of people who have chosen a variety career paths to provide encouragement and inspiration. The visitor can, for example, take part of a mock-interview where they are asked pre-recorded questions, their answers are then videotaped and played back for study. Estonians that work in different fields all over the world have spoken of their experiences which are displayed in an interview form, provide advice on international experience.
We also included practical exercises, audiovisual material and stories of people who have chosen a variety career paths to provide encouragement and inspiration. The visitor can, for example, take part of a mock-interview where they are asked pre-recorded questions, their answers are then videotaped and played back for study. Estonians that work in different fields all over the world have spoken of their experiences which are displayed in an interview form, provide advice on international experience.
Some of the interactive solutions have a built-in function that allows to save the results and take them with you once you go to the meeting with the career counsellor. These offer a great starting point for the session. Many of the interactive exhibits are partially based on exercises that career counsellors regularly use in meetings with the clients – doing the prep work in the exhibition part of Career Centre helps to move more quickly to the analysis of the next steps a person could take in their career advancement.
Some of the interactive solutions have a built-in function that allows to save the results and take them with you once you go to the meeting with the career counsellor. These offer a great starting point for the session. Many of the interactive exhibits are partially based on exercises that career counsellors regularly use in meetings with the clients – doing the prep work in the exhibition part of Career Centre helps to move more quickly to the analysis of the next steps a person could take in their career advancement.
