Feasibility and Acceptability of the Online JOBS Program

iJobs - Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of an Online Adaptation of the Jobs Program: an Open-label Pilot Study

The aim of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based adaptation of the Jobs program (developed by Curran et al., 1999).

The current study is an open trial that will test the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based adaptation of the Jobs program (further be referred to as iJobs). We will use a repeated measures design: one group and three measurements (baseline, post-intervention, 3 months follow-up). iJobs consists of five sessions spread over a two-week period. The participants will learn and exercise successful job search strategies (e.g. finding job openings, creating an attractive resume, demonstrating effective interviews).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Unemployed and looking for a job
• Work as volunteers and looking for a paid job
• Have a PC or laptop and basic digital competencies

Exclusion Criteria:

• They don't have internet access and are not available during the two weeks of the program
• Suffer from a chronic disease that implies special conditions for taking part in the activities
• Severe clinical depression symptoms (Cut-off=15 at PHQ9)*
• Severe clinical anxiety symptoms (Cut-off=15 at GAD7)*

(*) will be included if they receive mental health treatment