2013/04/30
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Career Options in Family Companies

Recently, I discovered an interesting format which allows getting to know about career options in family companies in Germany. It is called “Karrieretag Familienunternehmen”. The 11th “Karrieretag Familienunternehmen” will take place on 28 June 2013 in the premises of the Dr. August Oetker KG in Bielefeld. More information you can find here.

To take part in the meeting, you have to apply. Deadline for registration is 13 May 2013.

On the related website, you can find company profiles of all companies involved.

2013/04/25
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Introduction of the Workshop Trainer: Barbara Hoffbauer

I like to introduce our trainer for the first two career planning workshops to you: Barbara Hoffbauer. In her trainings and coachings, she supports career orientation and changes. One of her focuses is the development of career alternatives to an academic career path. She facilitates reflecting individual career possibilities in accordance with the respective personality.

Her knowledge about science-related career paths, she has written down in the book “Berufsziel Life Science. Ein Karriere-Wegweiser” (2011, Heidelberg: Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Springer). The book is online available within the University network. Before her work as trainer and coach, she worked as heads of human resources in different organizations. More about her activities, you can find here.

2013/04/23
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Online Self-Assessment and Career Planning

Have you ever asked yourself how your skills and interest match different science-related career paths? Then visit “My Individual Development Plan” proposed by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). It aims at helping PhD students and postdocs to assess their skills, rate their interests and values, get feedback on their match to 20 scientific career paths, plan career-related activities and more.

If you find it helpful, please rate this blog entry accordingly so that other readers find it easier!

If you need support in drawing conclusion and plan you career based on self-assessment and feedback, feel free to make an appointment with me!

2013/04/18
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Praxisbörse in Göttingen: A Chance for Getting to Know Career Alternatives in Industry and beyond

Are you looking for job opportunities outside of the academic context? Here is your change: On April 24 and 25, the so-called Praxisbörse takes place at the University of Göttingen. It aims at bringing students in contact with potential employers.

On April 24, the Praxisbörse deals specifically with the target group of natural science students and young professionals, and is located in the Foyer der Fakultät für Physik.

On April 25, the Praxisbörse address all study subjects, and is located in the ZHG.

Among others, Sartorius and B. Braun Melsungen, two regional companies, will have an exhibition stand. A list of all exhibiting companies with links with more elaborated information about them and their recruiting interests you find here.

The Praxisbörse is accompanied by a couple of events. For example, today at 18:15, recruiting expert Silke Rusch will talk about “Was Personaler nervt…” (“What recruiters annoys”) in ZHG 008. The talk will be enriched by a live coaching with 4 students who get advice on their cv and cover letter while all others listen and learn through these examples. Just like this talk, the main language will be German.

2013/04/17
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Workshop “How to proceed with postdoc experience?” – 17 May 2013

We are happy to announce our first workshop on “How to proceed with postdoc experience?” for postdocs with about two years of experience.

Friday, 17 May 2013, 10-18 o’clock

Goal: Reflecting one’s own current position and achievements; Deciding and planning how to go on

The workshop supports participants to become clear about previous achievements, and to prepare further steps. Depending on the review of previous achievements in the beginning of the workshop, participants have the chance to either focus on planning their academic career or having a look on alternative career paths and how to make a start on. Therefore the workshop group is divided in subgroups to better deal with these different aspirations. For this workshop, two trainers will work together to allow a better response to individual situations and needs.

If you would like to take part in the workshop, write an e-mail with a motivational statement (a few sentences about your motivation to take part and your goals/expectations regarding the workshop), if applicable, your year of Ph.D. and further relevant CV information, your affiliation and contact details to the coordinator (ggnb-career@gwdg.de).

2013/04/17
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Workshop “What to do with a PhD?” – 16 May 2013

We are happy to announce our first workshop on “What to do with a PhD?” for late-stage PhD students and early postdocs.

Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9-17 o’clock

Goal: Getting to know about professional perspectives and reflecting about own suitability to different career paths

The workshop deals with what career means and which personal career objectives matter. Participants are introduced to different science-related career paths in the public sector (including universities, but not restricted to) and private enterprises, and which technical and personal skills matter, respectively. Moreover, participants get the opportunity to reflect their own competences and objectives as well as their suitability to these different career paths. Finally, participants develop an individual strategy for their next career steps.

2013/03/05
by Katrin Wodzicki
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Welcome

This blog is currently under construction. In a few weeks you will find here an increasing number of career information.

Kind regards,

Katrin

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