In the inner circle, I have to be careful not to blunder out all my secrets, because that’s where the competition is. The second circle has an interesting group of people to offer: our cooperation partners.
Competition and collaboration Read More »
Dry paperwork or an exciting field at the interface between law and science? This you need to decide for yourself before making a decision. And if you decide for it, you´ll have the delicate task to find the balance between strict rules and the requirements of a lively work environment every day.
Jobs in industry quality management Read More »
Founding a company, especially as a natural scientist, sounds as desirable and realistic like climbing the Mount Everest: fantastic! But after all also a little fanciful.
The self-employed scientist Read More »
“You are not a loser, you are a starter,” I calm her down. Starters are impulsive, creative people who constantly come up with ideas, but show little interest in completing a task. “Boring, nothing new”, an inner voice seems to tell them. Starters are by no means losers, they just need to find the right environment to be productive – or they create it themselves often enough due to their personality.
Modern communication and self-marketing need to be used deliberately and with common sense.
The internet doesn’t forget Read More »
Often, PhD students and postdocs feel insecure about their network. During this talk, we’ll show you that your professional network is much larger than you think (and how to expand it if needed).
Tap that network- Progress in your career Read More »
Sell your transferable skills: You are likely to have many skills that have significant value. What have you done and how to translate this into worthwhile skills?
You have accomplished more than you think Read More »
The question “what do you do?” seems so simple, but scientists often find it hard to answer. How can you explain what you are working on without boring the other and start an engaging conversation?
Captivate an audience – about science communication & storytelling Read More »
LinkedIn is one of the largest professional media platforms in the world. And, arguably, it is the biggest job portal for careers in- and outside of academia.
LinkedIn for scientists Read More »
Many academics have their own personal homepage. Creating a personal website is not only a fun thing to do, but can also help in terms of career progress and visibility.
Build-your-own website for scientists Read More »
