A lot of you were curious about both research in industry and beyond the lab career paths. To reflect this, our career strategy workshop series will join these two paths giving you the opportunity to explore both routes together.
We will have three workshops in the coming months for this career path. Please note that each workshop leads on to the next, so ideally you should attend all of them.
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Networking that works – Online & In Person
September 26th 2-4:30 PM, Seminar Room 3, Building 1b
Most jobs are found through networking - yet for many, it feels intimidating or unclear where to start. In this interactive 2.5-hour session, you’ll learn how to reframe networking as authentic relationship building, both online and face-to-face. We’ll cover practical steps to get started, how to prepare for events, and how to use LinkedIn and informational interviews effectively. Through short exercises, you’ll practice key skills and leave with tools to grow your network with confidence.
You will be given preparation material via email before this workshop to go through before the workshop begins so that you can make the best use of the time with the trainer. The preparation will require 4-5 hours of self-learning.
In case you can not make it to the workshop on 26th Sept, there is a 1-hour replacement session scheduled for Oct 10th from 2-3 PM.
Trainer: Elena Hoffer, ALMA.ME -
Crafting a CV that stands out
October 28th, 2-4:30 PM, Seminar room 3, Building 1b
Your CV is more than a list of jobs - it’s a tool to communicate your value to employers. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the key elements of a strong CV, how hiring managers and teams actually review applications, and how to translate your skills and experience into language that resonates with employers. We’ll also look at the role of upskilling and what’s currently in demand - for example, whether a PMP certification is useful in project management or if R is essential for data science roles. By the end, you’ll know how to structure your CV, translate your experience, and understand current market demands.
You will be given preparation material via email before this workshop to go through before the workshop begins so that you can make the best use of the time with the trainer. The preparation will require 4-5 hours of self-learning.
In case you can not make it to the workshop on 26th Sept, there is a 1-hour replacement session scheduled for Nov 13th from 2-3 PM.
Trainer: Angela Priest, ALMA.ME -
Job Market Exploration (date to be announced) – This is the final workshop in for the Postdoc Career Strategy workshop series. You will gain insights into the real job market landscape from experts and discover options that align with your expertise.
Trainer: Professional Scientists
