Building an Eu Talent Pool

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Acronyms and abbreviations
Executive summary
Key findings
Chapter 1.  International job matching for labour migration: bridges and divides
	Introduction
	Labour migration management aims to address economic and skills needs
		Labour migration plays a limited role in migration to the EU
	International job matching is undermined by practical difficulties
	Marketplaces and intermediaries may facilitate international job matching
		Online job boards and platforms
		Job fairs
		Informal networks and diaspora ties
		University and alumni networks
		Private recruitment agencies and immigration consultants
	Market size, reliable information and connection with the migration process are key to success of international employment intermediation tools
	The case for public involvement in international job matching
		Publicly-led international job matching initiatives may reach broader user-groups and ensure equity
		Publicly-led international job-matching initiatives can offer greater guarantees on a smooth labour migration process
	Publicly-led international job-matching initiatives: typology and overview
		Initiatives that create smoother regulatory conditions and opportunities for job search
			More favourable migration regulations
			Smoother labour market testing
			Smoother recognition of foreign qualifications
		Initiatives that provide targeted information and matching
		Assisted recruitment programmes
	Engaging with employers
	Benefits of making international job matching easier
	Conclusions
	Notes
	References
Chapter 2.  Building blocks of a migration management tool
	2.1. Introduction
	What is an EoI: Definition and objectives
	Why EoI systems have been introduced: rationales and development in New Zealand, Australia, Canada
		New Zealand
		Australia
		Canada
	EoI elements in New Zealand, Australia and Canada
		Attracting candidates to the pool
		Vetting candidates
			Pre-selecting candidates: list of requirements and point-based systems
			Screening method: self-declaration or supporting documents
			Setting the pre-selection threshold right
		Pool management
			Static and dynamic pools
			Employers and sub-federal entities’ access to the pool
			Selection methods: Automatic ranking and desired characteristics
		Needs, solutions and consequences of the EoI model
	Success factors and shortcomings
		Expanding the pool of candidates
		Reducing processing time (at the same cost)
		Improving candidate quality
		Employer involvement
		Involvement of sub-national actors
	Conclusions
	Notes
	References
		Annex 2.A. Supplementary table on EOI systems
Chapter 3.  Scenarios for the adaptation of the EOI System to the EU context
	Introduction
	Overview of the scenarios
	Basic option: Creating an EU-wide pool of pre-screened candidates for highly-skilled migration
		Pool entry under the Basic Option
		The matching mechanism: selection from the pool.
		Exit from the Pool and migration procedure
		Feasibility
		Added value
	The sector option
		Example: A regulated occupation under the EU PQD
			Pool entry under the sector option: regulated professions
			The matching mechanism
			Exit from the Pool
		Example: an unregulated occupation
			Pool entry under the sector option for unregulated professions
			The matching mechanism
			Exit from the Pool
		Recruitment for less skilled occupations
			Pool entry under the sector option for less skilled occupations
			The matching mechanism
			Exit from the Pool
		Skills development under the sector option
			Feasibility
			Added value
	Linking the two-step selection to specific EU legal instruments
		Pool entry
		The matching mechanism
		Exit from the Pool
		A supply-driven variant of the option
			Feasibility
			Added value
	Mainstreaming the supply-driven element in the three scenarios: added value
	Design features of the EoI
		Information on the candidate to include in the EoI
		Educational Credential Assessment
		Certification of language skills
		Matching in the pool
		Access of employers to the EoI platform
		Involvement of private employment agencies (PEAs)
	Conclusion
	Notes
	References
Chapter 4.  Conclusion: rethinking the EoI for European challenges