My visibility as a scientific expert on LinkedIn & ResearchGate

Being visible in the important personal and digital networks is of outstanding importance for scientists.The platforms LinkedIn and ResearchGate offer exciting opportunities for scientists to become visible as experts for their further professional path. When it comes to their own presentation on the internet, the following questions arise for scientists. To what extent can I benefit from LinkedIn and ResearchGate as a scientist for my further career path? Which online platform can support me with my topics and my professional goals? This short workshop provides answers to the following questions:

• Who and what can I reach via the social media channels?
• How can I use these platforms to increase my reputation and visibility?
• What are the first steps for a digital profile on LinkedIn and ResearchGate?
• Which keywords are important to me and how do I develop them in order to be visible as a scientific expert?
• How do the platforms LinkedIn and ResearchGate work?
• What do I have to consider in order to be visible to recruiters? How do I get job offers?

This workshop supports doctoral candidates and postdocs in developing their profile as experts on a specific topic. By using specific keywords participants of the workshop will learn to expand their range. This makes them more visible on the one hand in the scientific community and on the other hand for the job market and recruiters.