Job Application and Interview Strategies for Natural Science Careers

A workshop offered by the Human Resources Development

Natural- and life sciences are very popular fields at the moment. Although this is a welcome trend, it can translate into a tough ride when applying for the first job - competition can be fierce. In this course you learn how to score your dream job from application, presenting your skills, stand out from the crowd all the way to salary negotiation. For positions outside as well as inside academia.

Online Workshop

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Trainer

Dr. Karin Bodewits or
Dr. Philipp Gramlich

Language

English

Location

online

Target group

Postdocs | PhD Students

Track(s)

Research Track
Business and Organizations Track

Certificate

Certificate of attendance

16 Units are applicable within the "PostDoc Plus" or the "Doctorate Plus" certificates

Content

Application strategies & the 'hidden’ job market
How to read job ads
How to present yourself and sell your skills
Writing successful application documents
The job interview and your personal pitch: online and offline
Salary & contract negotiations

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.

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.