Termine

Time: 09:00 am - 04:30 pm
Trainer: Wolfgang Leybold
Language: English
Registration: 22. June 2025
Deregistration: until 11. July 2025

for members of the University of Bayreuth Graduate School via BayDOC

Introduction:

Completing a PhD takes a lot of stamina. PhD students are known for their strong research and problem-solving abilities, their drive and many other important skills which are highly valued by future employers.
In this workshop, we focus on the challenge of bridging the communication gap between applicants and potential employers. We will start by changing perspective to that of a recruiter and what they are looking for. You will then learn to develop your very own communications strategy. It will highlight those skills which you have acquired during your university career. This will enable you to create your own sales proposition to support you in quickly starting your career.

Workshop topics:

• What recruiters look for when interviewing PhD students
  
• What does it take to build an effective self-marketing strategy?
• How to get people interested in my PhD subject
• How to communicate my motivation and my enthusiasm
• What are my particular strengths as a PhD graduate?
• How to convey that I am an experienced project manager?
• Typical steps of an advanced interview
• Which questions should I ask to find out more about the job?
  

* Creditability within the kick-off seminar

For reasons of respect and fairness towards all participants and the workshop leaders, participants who miss more than 10% of the workshop are considered not to be present. You will therefore not receive a certificate and you will not be able to use the workshop in question to unlock funds or acquire further qualifications.

Before you register, please confirm with your supervisor/ employer that you are free to participate in the course on that date.