Outplacement Coaching for science professionals: Get help from the scientists at NaturalScience.Careers
The job market in Europe for professionals with a science background has become more competitive over the last two years. Many have lost their jobs and are seeking new roles. During economic uncertainty, changing careers can be especially difficult. Our aim is to offer structured, practical, and compassionate outplacement coaching that helps highly qualified professionals rebuild confidence, define their goals, and take control of their next career move.
Whether the transition was expected or sudden, voluntary or imposed, our coaching creates space for reflection and supports you through the crucial steps you need to take.
Who this service is for:
Our Outplacement Coaching is designed for:
- Highly skilled professionals from STEM subjects affected by restructuring, funding cuts, or layoffs
- Research professionals reconsidering their long-term career path
- Organisations seeking high-quality outplacement support for scientific staff
We will support you with these steps:
- Self-analysis: Identify your values, interests, and skills. This process will help you gain clearer insight into your unique selling point (USP) and guide you on what to look for in future employers.
- Potential careers for you. We’ll examine the technology-driven part of the labour market and help you analyse which employment sector aligns with your personal circumstances.
- Strategic networking is crucial because many jobs are filled through the hidden job market. To access these opportunities, effective networking skills are vital. We’ll help you find the right tools and support you in using them effectively.
- Your application documents: How can you grab the attention of hiring managers and encourage them to invite you for an interview?
- When and how to (not) use AI to write your documents and prepare for the interview.
- Job interviews. We can help you craft responses to difficult questions and effectively showcase yourself and your work, whether you’re giving a formal presentation or participating in a job interview.
- Salary and contract negotiations. Strike a deal with the employer that lays the foundation for a long-term collaboration.
What the coaching does not include:
It’s important to understand the limits of our support. Our coaching guides you along a path you must ultimately follow yourself. We can’t walk the path for you. As a result, we won’t speak directly with employers on your behalf or use our network to get recommendations for you.
Why you should work with us:
Unlike generic outplacement programmes, our coaching benefits from over 13 years of experience helping professionals with a science background navigate critical career transitions. We deeply understand scientific careers because we have firsthand experience. Our coaches are PhD-level scientists with backgrounds in academia, industry, and NGOs. This allows us to offer strategic career advice, backed by a thorough understanding of how scientific labour markets operate.
NaturalScience.Careers is recognised in Germany and internationally for its contributions to discussions on science careers. For more than a decade, our team has written career columns for Nachrichten aus der Chemie, the flagship publication of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). Furthermore, we frequently share articles and resources on career development, science communication, and professional growth, which are available in the Publications section of our website.
If you are navigating a professional transition in science, NaturalScience.Careers offers trusted expertise: rooted in science, shaped by experience, and focused on sustainable career success.