2014/04/10
by Katrin Wodzicki
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I suggest avoiding the question about staying or leaving academia. Successful careers are possible inside and outside academia. However, being successful in your career requires finding the career that fits best to your individual skills, interests and values. I’m convinced … Continue reading
2013/12/17
by Katrin Wodzicki
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On 4th December 2013, the first speed networking among postdocs took part. This will not be the last event of this kind: Following the good feedback of the attendees, I will soon invite to the next speed networking, likely in … Continue reading
2013/10/03
by Katrin Wodzicki
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In a former post, I stressed the importance of clarity about your individual profile of expertise, skills and personal characteristics. It might have raised the question whether or how to illustrate such a profile in your CV. In Germany, at … Continue reading
2013/09/24
by Katrin Wodzicki
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In the first workshops on career planning and job hunting, highlighting one’s own profile was stressed as important again and again. Why is it so important to work out one’s individual profile? Here I want to use the key-and-lock metaphor … Continue reading
2013/09/12
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Are you unsure about staying in science? Or already sure you want to leave but without any idea what to do instead? Start by reflecting about your strengths! Are you not so sure about it? Ask others! What do your … Continue reading
2013/09/10
by Katrin Wodzicki
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I wrote about this advice before; However, because I think that is really a great chance to get insights into different job opportunities, I recommend it again: Undertake informational interviews! What is that? You identify people who are already working … Continue reading
2013/09/03
by Katrin Wodzicki
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In the last months, I read a lot about career success and I reflected about careers in my social network. Overall, I got the impression that a crucial factor is to have a mentor – that empowers you to achieve … Continue reading