We are happy to announce our next GAUSS Career Service workshop “Job Hunting and Application Skills” by Gaby Schilling.
Target group: Postdoctoral scientists and late-stage PhD students who are currently applying or planning to apply for a position in industry or other areas outside academia.
Goal: Becoming familiar with all steps involved in the application process.
Dates: Monday and Tuesday, 25-26 August 2025
Duration: 1.5 days: Monday, 13-18h; Tuesday, 9-17h
Location: in-person on North campus
Trainer: Dr. Gaby Schilling
Registration: Please register here and send an email to career@gauss.uni-goettingen.de including a short statement on your motivation to attend the workshop.
Workshop 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 in interviews.
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.”
“Make the most of this wonderful experience. Learn and improve yourself with the content of the workshop. It’s an eye opener.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. The course was well-structured, compact, and enjoyable. The
tasks planned during the workshop really help one to structure your own CV, fine-tune a cover
letter, and prepare for an actual job interview. I would recommend this workshop to everyone
interested to find job opportunities outside academia.“
“This course provides invaluable insight into the other side of the recruitment process. You’ll get the chance to discuss the difficulties and insecurities that you’re facing with the move to industry with like-minded early career researchers who share many of your worries. The trainer encouraged continuous discussion and addressed all our wishes for the course. This turned the 1.5 days into a great opportunity to practice self-presentation, prepare for common interview questions and ultimately better understand our worth on the job market”