The idea of bringing together job seekers and recruiters through original sporting events was born in Valencia with the innovative initiative entitled “Move your job in sneakers”. Organized by France Travail and Donc formation, this incognito meeting offers a unique framework for sports networking, breaking down the traditional barriers of recruitment. This innovative concept allows individuals looking for a professional opportunity to showcase their skills in a new light.
With activities such as penalty shootouts or wheelchair races, the event combines dynamism and solidarity, involving around 80 job seekers and around ten recruiters sharing moments of sport and complicity together. Exchanges take place in a relaxed atmosphere, thus promoting a job market in Valencia that aims to be more inclusive and dynamic.
The “Move your job in sneakers” initiative in Valence
The concept of this event is based on a simple but ambitious objective: to facilitate access to employment through sports activities recruitment. Located at the Pompidou stadium in Valence, this meeting allows you to discover hidden talents without any prejudice altering the opinions of the participants. Encompassing fun and competitive exercises, the events encourage camaraderie and competitiveness.
Inclusive sporting events
The event, organized for the fourth time, offers a variety of disciplines balancing skill and endurance such as tug of war or running races, all without knowing the identity of your teammate. This temporary anonymization eases the pressure often felt during traditional interviews, giving way to a whole new form of motivation.
Furthermore, the initiative also offers job seekers the opportunity to interact with local sports brands in Valencia, strong supporters of the event, thus strengthening the local economic fabric.

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An innovative model for recruitment
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An atmosphere conducive to discovery and sharing
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Adopt a model that can be replicated elsewhere
Similar initiatives in Valencia demonstrate that the association between sport and recruitment is effective. The scale taken by these competitions thus arouses the desire for other regions and countries to adopt a similar format, thus envisioning a revolution in the field of recruitment. The question now arises: how long before this format becomes a standard in the professional landscape?
Activity | Objective | Participants |
---|---|---|
Shot on goal | Dynamics and precision | 20 |
Wheelchair racing | Endurance and team spirit | 15 |
tug of war | Strength and cohesion | 25 |
At the center of all these reflections, Valence positions itself as a pioneer in the reinvention of sporting events employment. Encourage meetings between job seekers Valencia and recruiters through sporting events breaks traditional codes recruitment and promotes a new and enriching perspective for the economic fabric of the region.

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