Be aware of your options! Career paths outside academia

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

Focus on strategies and individual perspectives for a successful transition from academia to job possibilities in the outside world.

Online-Workshop

Friday, November 12, 2021
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Within three months after the seminar, you have the opportunity to make a personal consultation via Skype (45 min). Here, you can reflect on individual challenges and questions and have your application documents checked.

Trainer

Dr. Dieta Kuchenbrandt

Language

English

Location

Online via Zoom

Target group

Research managers | Postdocs

Track(s)

Business and Organizations Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

Content

Get to know different career options in the public, industry, and economy sector (Job market for PhDs)
What qualifies you for jobs outside academia
How can you find a job in government or industry
Which of your skills and experiences are most attractive for non-academic employers
What are your personal interests and motives
Recognize your ‘market value’
Reflect on your individual ideas about career and success
Which motives drive you? Which activities may satisfy your motives?
Practical advice – Strategies for active career development: application processes outside academia

Notes on registration (300 KB)

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 premises in the "Alte Sternwarte" are only accessible to a limited extent. If you need assistance with access, please contact the indicated contact person in time, so that we can support you accordingly on the day of the event.

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.

In addition, we are currently developing a certificate offering along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations". More information will be available soon on the related page of the certificate program: Postdoc plus.

If the currently displayed event can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.