2013/07/16
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Following the discussion in the last Career Impulse Session on Networking, I compiled some concrete, easy to apply ideas about how to start networking: Start an “Interesting People Fund” (suggested by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha): Invest this money in … Continue reading
2013/07/11
by Katrin Wodzicki
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If you are interested in leaving academia, one worthwhile networking activity is visiting career fairs. On career fairs, you have the chance to get in contact with potential future employers and to explore career opportunities. Mostly, job vacancies of exhibiting … Continue reading
2013/07/09
by Katrin Wodzicki
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As always, there is no clear YES or NO to the question whether you should engage yourself in social networking online. First of all, you have to be sure about your current career needs and your long-term career goals. Then, … Continue reading
2013/06/25
by Katrin Wodzicki
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There will be two very interesting Career Days on 5 July 2013. The Career Day in Heidelberg focuses on science communication and journalism. You would have the chance to raise questions to experts in diverse job positions in this field. … Continue reading
2013/06/18
by Katrin Wodzicki
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The Welcome Center is providing a Welcome Guide for International Researchers. More information – also about the services of the Welcome Center – you can find here. Maybe, you are interested to join their International Stammtisch for Researchers sometime. The … Continue reading
2013/06/13
by Katrin Wodzicki
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KoWi is organizing a series of events on “Forschen in Europa” in which research and funding organizations introduce themselves to postdocs and PhD students (separately and tailored to the respective target group). The next event is taking place at the … Continue reading
2013/06/11
by Katrin Wodzicki
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The start2grow prize competition is offering support in founding your own business. Besides cash prizes, the initiative is hosting a couple of founding related events, mostly without entrance fees – however, in Dortmund. Moreover, they have an elaborated coaching concept … Continue reading