How to write a persuasive job application for the non-academic labour market

  • Date: Nov 8, 2023
  • Time: 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM (Local Time Germany)
  • Speaker: Dr. Matthias Schwarzkopf
  • Location: Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale)
  • Room: MPI Seminar Room
  • Host: IMPRS-STNS
  • Contact: imprs@mpi-halle.mpg.de
How to write a persuasive job application for the non-academic labour market
Scientists make some mistakes as soon as they start to apply outside of academia. This workshop will help you to write a convincing application.

Topics:

  • How to read job ads: When should I apply, when does it not make sense to do so?
  • Standards in Germany for applications outside of academia: Cover letter, CV etc.: what parts are expected and how to write them? What are typical mistakes and how to avoid them?
  • How to develop a storyline and how to show your competencies and achievements in a convincing way?
  • New trends in application procedures. Passive application via LinkedIn and more changes.
  • How to talk about your salary expectations.

The lecturer:

Dr. Matthias Schwarzkopf counsels people working in academia in all relevant questions concerning their careers. Together with colleagues he has founded coaching-schwarzkopf.de.

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