Job Search and Applications for a Career Beyond Academia

Course Description

In the first seminar session, we will discuss which competences are often acquired during a doctorate and their relevance for companies. You will find out more about job profiles in industry which might be interesting for you and how you can find other possible jobs.

In a following self-study course, you get to know various options of active and passive job search strategies, including job databases and activities to come into contact with employers. Furthermore, you will understand how to plan and organize your individual search for future employments.

A self-learning unit teaches you how to write your cover letter and CV, and how best to adapt your application to the job offer. You will see examples of a professional application design, photos and get advice for your certificate selection. We will reflect modern and traditional application aspects and deepen the understanding of your target persons. Moreover, you will receive important hints how to make your profile particularly interesting for employers. In an additional live workshop, you will learn the meaning of typical phrases in job advertisements.