The labour market is going through challenging times. Competition for academic and industry positions is increasing, and simply sending out more applications is not necessarily the best strategy. Knowing where to look, how to position yourself and how to stand out has become more important than ever.

Are you a scientist looking for a position inside or outside academia? In this course, you’ll learn how to navigate today’s job market, communicate the value of your skills and experience, and develop an application strategy that helps you find a position that truly fits you.

In this course, you’ll learn about:

• Application strategies & the “hidden” job market
• Job search (with AI)
• How to tap your network
• How to read job ads – and decide whether a position is worth applying for
• How to identify and “sell” your skills and experience
• Writing successful, targeted application documents (with or without AI)
• The job interview and your personal pitch - online, offline and with AI
• Salary & contract negotiations
• AI and the changing job hunt: Should you use AI to generate ever more polished applications in a flood of AI-generated applications – or are there smarter ways to stand out?

The course combines practical strategies with exercises you can immediately apply to your own job search.

All participants receive the course script in PDF format for future use. All participants can receive personal feedback to their CV and LinkedIn profile.