Coaching-Day: Career Planning Outside Academia and Application Consulting

Provided by Human Resources Development

The coach, Caroline Ketting, has many years of experience in job placement and entering the job market as a scientist. She has worked as a recruiter, career consultant and manager for profit and non-profit companies in the Netherlands and Germany.
Her strength is helping you discover your options so you can make your choices and succeed in the future.

In-person Coaching

Friday, March 06, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Individual appointments will be scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Each coaching session lasts 60 minutes.

Trainer

Caroline Ketting

Language

English or German

Location

Poppelsdorfer Allee 31-33, 53115 Bonn
3rd floor, room 3.074

Target group

Postdocs | Research Managers

Track(s)

Research Track
Business and Organizations Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

2 Units are applicable within the "Careers Plus" certificates

Content

Job search for careers in Business and Organisations and Research Management

Reflect on the options and requirements for a university career and alternative career paths outside academia.
What career opportunities do I have? Recognize possible career paths outside academia, for example in the public, industry, economy, education or cultural sector.
How can I improve my career opportunities?
How do I apply outside academia? Check of CV and application documents included.
How can I transfer my academic skills and experiences to fit non-academic jobs?
My profile - my competences: Which positions suit me?

Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge for the event?

No. Human Resources Development will cover the costs.

An event is fully booked, is there a waiting list?

Yes, if an event is fully booked, we will put you on the waiting list. You will then move up if a place becomes available again in time before the start of the event.

Are the premises accessible without barriers?

The building at Poppelsdorfer Allee 31/33 is moderately accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact us in advance so that we can help you if necessary.

Is childcare available during the event?

If you need childcare during an event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn.

Are external persons also allowed to participate in the event?

In order to be able to participate in the training offers of the Human Resources Development of the University of Bonn, you must have an employment contract with the University of Bonn, be an enrolled PhD student, be active in research for the University of Bonn or be an associated member of a research network.

What does certificate or certificate of attendance mean?

For all our event offerings, you will generally receive a confirmation of participation in the event and of its contents.

We also offer a certificate program along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". For more information, please see the corresponding page of the certificates. If the currently displayed training course can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.