Application and Interview Strategies for Researchers
A Doctorate plusBIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
You're a scientist and want to apply for jobs in- or outside of academis? In this course you learn how to 'sell' your skills, stand out from the crowd and score the job you really want.
Online Workshop
Monday, February 2, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Please register your interest in this workshop by September 10, 2025.
Trainer
Dr. Philipp Gramlich
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
12 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
You're a scientist and want to apply for jobs in- or outside of academia? In this course you learn how to sell your skills, stand out from the crowd and score the job you really want.
All participants receive a script of the course in PDF format for offline and future use so that they can work through the material offline as well as after the course. All videos contain a full, downloadable transcript. All eBooks on the learning platform are
downloadable in pdf format.
It is possible to follow the webinar on even the most simple devices like smartphones. However, your participation would be limited, so please do try to use a computer with camera and microphone - built-in devices are generally good enough for our purposes.
Content
- Application strategies & the 'hidden' job market
- How to read job ads
- How to 'sell' yourself and your skills
- Writing succesful application documents
- The job interview and your personal pitch: online and offline
- Salary & contract negotiations
Childcare
If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn at least two weeks in advance.
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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