PART 1. PREPARE.ME

Helps the PhD/Postdoc to identify their personal sense of purpose, to create a personalized career path and to explore transferable skills.

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the course participants will understand at a high level how their skills and values align with positions in industry. They will become aware of the variety of their skills beyond their doctoral subject matter that are valuable to industry.

PART 2. APPLY.ME

Helps the PhD/Postdoc to build a network, polish their online presence and create an industry-friendly CV and cover letter.

Learning Outcomes 

Learn what networking is and what it is not. Actionable tips on how to get started building their professional network online and in person. Participants will learn how create the structure and content of an easily scannable industry CV that adheres to industry standards.

PART 3. INTERVIEW.ME

Helps the PhD/Postdoc to prepare, practice before and to follow-up after their interview.

Learning Outcomes 

Participants will learn how to research the company, what to research for, learn commonly asked interview questions and how responses are evaluated.

PART 4. HIRE.ME

Helps the PhD/Postdoc to understand and negotiate their job offer

Learning Outcomes 

Participants will learn about the components of a job offer (total compensation) beyond base salary, which components are more-or-less negotiable and how to negotiate them.

PART 5. ONBOARD.ME

Helps the PhD/Postdoc to know what to expect during their onboarding of the new job and how to start off efficiently.

Learning Outcomes 

Participants will learn the different elements of an onboarding process so that they can be an active participant and make a good impression within their first 90 days post-hire.

A behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process from the perspective of a seasoned industry hiring manager.

PART 1. UNDERSTANDING THE INDUSTRY

Provides a view of the key differences between academia and industry

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the course participants will understand the similarities and differences in how academic institutions and industry businesses operate to shift into the mindset of an industry professional.

PART 2. THE HIRING PROCESS

Gives insights into what really happens behind closed doors.

Learning Outcomes 

At the end of the segment, participants will have insights into how hiring decisions are made and common missteps that applicants make during the application process

PART 3. CRAFTING A STANDOUT APPLICATION

Provides tips and tricks for resumes, cover letters, and establishing an online presence.

Learning Outcomes 

Participants will learn how to adapt their resume and application materials to make their application stand out and avoid common mistakes that get applicants rejected.

PART 4. ACING THE INTERVIEW

An overview of how to prepare and impress during an interview.

Learning Outcomes 

This segment teaches participants what to do and not do to engage their interviews in a meaningful dialogue that gets them an offer.

PART 5. NAVIGATING JOB OFFERS

Advice and insights on how to understand and negotiate a job offer.

Learning Outcomes 

Participants will leave with an understanding of how to effectively negotiate a job offer to achieve their compensation objectives.

CV/resume support

We provide a video with personalized feedback and recommendations for improvement. After revision, another round of written feedback is provided. 

LinkedIn optimization

We provide a personalized video recorded feedback on how to improve and optimize your LinkedIn profile as a young professional and be discoverable by recruiters.

Resume writing

Learning outcomes: The participants will gain knowledge on how to prepare a resume/CV that will get you a foot in the door of a hiring managers room, Learn the difference between an academic CV. vs non- academic CV, and how to best communicate your skills in a language industry understands.

Interview preparation

Learning outcomes: The participant will know how to efficiently prepare for the job interview, learn about do’s and don’ts in the interview process, and how to leave a long lasting good impression. Common questions and how to answer and how not to answer.

Networking

Learning outcomes: Participants will gain an understanding on what networking is and what it isn’t, how to get started online and offline,

Salary negotiation

Learning outcomes: The participants will know what the total compensation entails, how to determine the market value for different position and how to negotiate their salary negotiation with confidence.

LinkedIn/online presence

Learning outcomes: The participant will learn how to polish their LinkedIn profile so that they come across as young professionals that can easily be discovered by recruiters, how to leverage LinkedIn effectively in the job search and

Career planning

Learning outcomes: The participants gain an understanding on how to approach the transition from academia to industry, which skills they acquired beyond subject matter expertise and how they align with different positions in industry.

Various topics from interview preparation to finding a career path after academia that suits you.