How to write a persuasive job application – how to convince it in the job interview (July 1 & 4, 2019)

Scientists make a lot of mistakes as soon as they start to apply outside science. This workshop helped Scientists to write a convincing application and to be successful in the job interview.

Target audience

Doctoral students, PostDocs

Topics

  • Written application I: standards in Germany
    • How to write them?
    • What is different between applications in science and in industry?
    • What are typical mistakes and how to avoid them?
    • How to develop a storyline?
    • How to show you competencies?
  • Written application II: how do I apply unsolicited?
  • Written application III: new trends in application procedures.
  • Written application IV: what is different in other countries – some hints.
  • How to prepare the job interview? Training of interview situations.
  • Other ways of recruitment: assessment centre etc.
  • How to negotiate salary?

Please bring with you a job ad that fits you.

Terms and Applications

Date and time:
July 1, 2019 |  9am-5pm
July 4, 2019 | 9am-5pm
Group size: maximal 12
Workshop language: English

Venue:
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Universitätsplatz 5, Hallischer Saal
06108 Halle (Saale)

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Lecturer

Dr. Matthias Schwarzkopf counsels students and scientists in all relevant questions concerning their careers. He has founded www.karriereberatung-akademiker.de together with colleagues out of public administration and private businesses.

Registration complete

Please contact sfb-trr-102-office@physik.uni-halle.de in case of questions.

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