Career opportunities after the PhD are plentiful and often hidden in the non-academic job market. In this course, participants will discuss and exchange best practices in compiling a CV or resume that reflect the passion, skills and knowledge collected throughout the academic career and fitted for the desired position.
Additional topics and questions addressed during the course include: What is required for a position in the industry? Have you considered to become an entrepreneur? How can you best prepare for a job interview?
Course content
- Increase your visibility as a scientist: Reputation Building
- Professional networks and how to utilise them – online and offline
- Career alternatives
- Hidden jobs
- Optimising your CV or resume
- Transferable skills for the transition outside academia
- Common questions in a job interview
- Elevator pitch
This course can be aligned to your requirements regarding duration, form and content.
Course duration: 1 or 2 days
Number of participants: 12-25
Course agenda: Available upon request
Contact us
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Methodology
A2P courses are geared towards adult learning and use participatory approaches. The trainer encourages participants to add their experience and knowledge to the course content. Topics covered are backed by real examples and relate to the participants’ field of research.
Before the course, participants can submit specific questions and their own presentation examples by email. The course content will be adjusted to the specific needs and requirements of the participants.
Participants are handed out reading material to be discussed during the course as well as a course summary with their achievements.
Links & References
AcademiaNet is a database of profiles of excellent female researchers from all disciplines.
Persson T, (2015), How to work with a scientific recruiter, blogs.nature.com
Persson T, (2016), Moving your career to Stockholm, Sweden, passportcareer.com
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