Grow your Career!

Course Description

The majority of people with a PhD does not stay in academia, but pursues careers in a variety of fields. There are many different career paths open to young scientists. However, it is often difficult for them to decide which path to take, or there is a lack of clarity about the requirements for a particular path. Young scientists often start their career planning by looking at job advertisements. But career planning is much more than that!

Participants examine their goals, values, and interests, analyze their skills, and discover interesting career options within and outside of academia. They learn how to explore career options and expand their professional network. At the end of the course, participants create their own career development plan.

Learning Objectives

After this course, participants

• Have a better understanding of their life and career goals
• Have analyzed their skills and competencies
• Are aware of career options within and outside academia
• Have designed their individual career development plan
• Know how to actively engage in career planning

Course Format

You'll actively participate in four webinars over a two-week period and access the self-paced materials provided on a dedicated online platform.