Everything you don´t learn in the lab
Sleeping beauty, the prince doesn’t come! About self-marketing and networking
Topic area
Science communication
Format
Online or in-house talk
Speaker
Karin Bodewits
Target group
PhD students and postdocs
Description
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. Self-marketing and networking are essential for career progression and recognition in your field.
During this entertaining talk, we’ll cover the networking and self-marketing basics.
You’ll learn…
- What networking means and how to make it fun
- How to expand your network
- How to pitch your professional self
Interested in diving deeper into the topic? Then you might be interested in our workshop Self-presentation and networking.
Are you already curious about the topic before enjoying this talk? Read our career fable To establish new professional connections at conferences, avoid these pitfalls or Hesitant about virtual networking? Adjust your approach to harness the benefits in Science Careers.