Job Interviews and Salaries for a Career beyond Academia

A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

Leaving academia and looking for a job in the industry is an important and sometimes difficult step. This fundamental career training enables you to master interviews competently and to define and negotiate an adequate salary.

Online Workshop

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Trainer

Heidi Störr

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students

Track(s)

Business and Organizations

Certificate

10 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

In a live webinar we will talk about typical salaries for job starters and criteria which can influence the salary. We practice a salary calculation method you can use to determine a salary for a specific position. At the end various research options are introduced which you can use to find out more about a company's internal salary structure.

Afterwards you get general information about your preparation for job interviews, including suitable clothing, time of arrival and research about the company in a self-study training. You learn more about the classical interview structure and receive advice for a professional self-introduction and special interview situations such as online or by telephone. Subsequently, a video seminar explains the right approach to a salary negotiation and how to avoid common mistakes. Additionally, you get to know alternative options to substitute a lower payment offer.

In a follow-up workshop we work out answers for typical questions a recruiter asks you during the interview. In a further appointment you can exercise your self-presentation and receive feedback.