Goodbye academia?
So, you finally have a science degree- or will in the future. What to do with it? In our career development seminar for researchers, you´ll learn about: Introspection, career options, scoring a job, salary negotiations, networking.
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Sleeping beauty, the prince doesn’t come! About self-marketing and networking
Playing a waiting game does not help career progress. Still, many scientists hope victory and fame come naturally by producing scientifically solid work. But success usually takes more.
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Scientific poster presentation: design and pitching
An effective poster presentation requires a cleverly designed poster, an appropriate use of language and special techniques in presenting. This course will give you the skills you need to create professional, attractive and high-impact posters.
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Conflict management
Conflicts are the moment of truth of any (working) relationship: scarce goods are redistributed, interests are clarified, and people can act as good colleagues or egomaniac tinpot dictators.
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Years not lost: How to stay attractive for industry while working in academia?
You do research at uni and love your work. However, you don´t want to run into a dead-end street, being kicked out of the ivory tower in your early forties. Can you prepare yourself for a possible exit strategy, increasing your market value while working in academic research?
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How to start your own lab. Funding, Science and People
This workshop aims to show you all the tools you need to start your own academic research group.
The workshop is highly interactive, mostly based on discussions and interactive exercises. We aim to bring together the skills and experiences the trainers have gathered in academic and industrial settings.
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Job application and interview strategies for scientists
Job application and interview strategies for scientists: how to write a CV and cover letter, be convincing in the job interviews and how to succeed in the salary negotiations
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No scientists please
“You have to make sure that there are no scientists at the table during the talks.” That hurts. What does he mean with that? He adds: “Scientific and economic facts are the basis for such discussions. But if scientists sit directly at the table, then that won’t work. They don’t get to the point.”
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Staff selection, biases and stereotypes
Most hiring processes are hotbeds of biases. Very often, we try to hire clones of ourselves, either deliberately or subconsciously. This in turn, destroys any notion of wanting to hire ‘the best’.
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Convincing and debating
Scientists are often in the situation where they need to discuss with other members of the scientific community or with the general public. Therefore, the ability to express yourself concisely and clearly, using strong arguments, is of utmost importance.
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