Why this course?

Naturally, as a job applicant, you want to stand out with a strong resume and a compelling cover letter. Right? Unfortunately, many candidates sell themselves short when applying for their dream job.

In this workshop, you will learn how to write a resume and cover letter that truly reflect your knowledge, skills, experience, personality, and ambition—helping you secure an interview with potential employers.

What you will learn:

• The different types of CVs for the academic world or for outside academia, both domestic and international.
• How to present your added value as a (former) PhD or Postdoc, even for non-academic roles.
• Viewing the process from a recruiter’s or employer’s perspective and understanding and navigating cultural differences.
• How to leverage AI in your job application—or when not to.
• How to analyse a job vacancy, gather relevant information, and tailor your application accordingly.

Format

This course is an interactive workshop which combines theoretical insights with discussion, experience sharing, exercises, and feedback sessions. You will noticeably improve your CV and cover letter.

After the training there will be drinks from 17:00 to 18:00.

Workload

Participants are required to bring a (recent) CV and motivation letter, with a relevant interesting vacancy text to the workshop.

This workshop is a 4-hour workshop starting at 13:00 until 17:00, with optional drinks afterwards until 18:00.

Why this course?

Do you want to learn how to network effectively and increase your visibility for your future career, inside or outside of academia? In this workshop, you’ll discover that networking is a skill you can develop and how to utilize it to take the next step in your career.

What you will learn:

• How networking can work for you.
• Different strategies for online and offline networking, including navigating cultural differences.
• How to leverage your networking strengths and improve your weaknesses.
• How to handle challenges, such as connecting with less accessible but, for you, relevant people.
• How to pitch yourself and network purposefully with a clear goal.

Format

This interactive workshop combines short theoretical insights with discussions, experience sharing, exercises, and feedback sessions. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have gained self-awareness and knowledge in order to enhance your networking skills, increase your visibility, and network with more purpose.

After the training there will be drinks from 17:00 to 18:00.

Workload

This workshop is a 4-hour workshop starting at 13:00 until 17:00, with optional drinks afterwards until 18:00.

Why this course?

Do you have an job interview coming up and do you want to present yourself in the best possible way? In this interactive workshop, you will learn everything about conducting a successful (online) job interview.

What you will learn:

• Insights into different types of (online) interviews and selection methods.
• Practical tips on preparation, interview stages, making a lasting first impression, handling difficult questions and demonstrating your fit for the role.
• How to leverage your strengths in interviews and how to develop the weaker areas.
• How to view the process from the interviewer’s perspective and understand and navigate cultural differences.
• The conscious use and impact of (non-)verbal communication.
• How to write and deliver a strong personal pitch.

After this workshop, you’ll be prepared to approach job interviews with confidence. Sign up now and improve your interview skills. Be the candidate that stands out!

Format

This course is an interactive workshop which combines theoretical insights with discussion, experience sharing, exercises, and feedback sessions. You will noticeably improve your ability to conduct a job interview.

After the training there will be drinks from 17:00 to 18:00.

Workload

This workshop is a 4-hour workshop starting at 13:00 until 17:00, with optional drinks afterwards until 18:00.

Why this course?

With over 900 million members in more than 200 countries, LinkedIn is one of the largest social networking platforms in the world. So, the question isn’t if you should use LinkedIn, but how you can make the most of it! This workshop is for anyone looking to get more out of their LinkedIn profile—both for job searching and career growth.

What you will learn:

• How to create an attractive profile using the right keywords and presentation—especially by strengthening your know-how through show-how.
• Optimizing technical searchability (SEO) to increase your visibility.
• How to appear in more search results.
• The importance of relevant skills, endorsements, and recommendations on your profile.
• Setting up the right preferences, such as job alerts and the "career interest" button.
• Building a relevant network by making the most of LinkedIn’s search function, following the right groups, and using the right hashtags (#).
• Understanding the value of the "Social Selling Index."
• With your own laptop in front of you, you'll actively work on optimizing your LinkedIn profile.

Format

With your laptop in front of you, you actively work on your personal profile on LinkedIn. This under the guidance of the trainer, with discussion, exchange of experiences and feedback rounds.

After the training there will be drinks from 17:00 to 18:00.

Workload

This workshop is a 4-hour workshop starting at 13:00 until 17:00, with optional drinks afterwards until 18:00.

Why this course?

With over 900 million members in more than 200 countries, LinkedIn is one of the largest social networking platforms in the world. So, the question isn’t if you should use LinkedIn as a professional, but how you can make the most of it! This workshop is for anyone who is actively searching—or wants to start searching—for a new job through LinkedIn.

What you will learn:

• How to quickly check your LinkedIn profile for technical searchability.
• Advanced job market search techniques using LinkedIn.
• How to find and connect with recruiters, industry peers, and employers—and turn second-degree connections into first-degree connections.
• How to send invitations and messages with the right approach or engage with visitors on your profile.
• Strategies to increase your visibility and positively influence online connections.
• Why a temporary LinkedIn Premium Sales Navigator account can be highly valuable.
• How to use the right hashtags (#) to create a more relevant and engaging feed.

Format

With your laptop in front of you, you’ll actively work on navigating and leveraging the online job market. This under the guidance of the trainer, with discussion, exchange of experiences and feedback rounds.

After the training there will be drinks from 17:00 to 18:00.

Workload

This workshop is a 4-hour workshop starting at 13:00 until 17:00, with optional drinks afterwards until 18:00.