Self-presentation and networking
From the first impression you leave, the conversation that follows to a friendly follow-up on- and offline — all of this will be covered during this seminar.
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Oral presentations online and offline
Many conferences, seminars, lectures, and job interviews can now happen online or offline. How can you give a compelling presentation online and offline? Can you understand the feedback you get from your audience, be convincing, and leave a good impression- in any setting? How can you handle stage fright in front of an audience- or ‘just’ a webcam?
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Women and Career
In this workshop, we´ll discuss the specific challenges that women face in their career development: family-friendly work environments, getting a job, in the job, mothers at work, work-life balance
Pitch your science
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?
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Tap that network- Progress in your career
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).
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You have accomplished more than you think
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?
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Captivate an audience – about science communication & storytelling
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?
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LinkedIn for scientists
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.
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Build-your-own website for scientists
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.
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Social media for scientists – an added value or a waste of time?
By now, LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram are no longer new. For many scientists, social media platforms have become an integral tool for global networking, sharing research ideas, and job search. But, what is a good way for scientists to make the best use of these platforms?
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