We are happy to announce the next workshop on “Job Hunting and Application Skills – Natural and Life Sciences”.

Target group: Junior researchers who are currently applying or plan to apply soon to positions in Industry or other areas outside academic research.

Goal: Getting to know all the steps of the application process.

Dates: Monday, 27 November 2017 (12-17 h) & Tuesday, 28 November 2017 (9-16 h)
Place: GZMB building, seminar room 0.232 (ground floor)
Trainer: Dr. Gaby Schilling
Duration: 1,5 days

Registration: Please register here and write an email to ggnb-career@gwdg.de, including a short statement on your motivation to join the workshop.

Detailed Description:

The workshop deals with how to write a professional application. Participants will learn about the requirements regarding form and content of CVs and the respective differences between academia and industry. They will reflect about how to convey their strengths and motivation in response to a job advertisement, but also how to approach speculative applications. Moreover, participants will train their self-presentation skills in the job hunting process, including self-presentation on career fairs, conferences and interviews. The workshop will include various training sessions, partly accompanied by video recording for a follow-up analysis.

Testimonials:

“The workshop was very informative and dynamic. It helped me to realize my most positive characteristics and feel confident about my future career possibilities.” (Postdoc at GZMB)

“Make the most of this wonderful experience. Learn and improve yourself with the content of the workshop. It’s an eye opener.” (Postdoc in Molecular Biology)