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Back from holiday
Welcome to the 2023 autumn semester. We hope you have enjoyed the summer! Even though the Danish weather not always showed itself from its best side, you hopefully got some relaxing days and feel energized😊
The AU PhD & JR Career office is open, and all of our career services are available, including our career counselling service. In this newsletter you can read about what the career counselling can be used for, as well as about our upcoming events.
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Individual career counselling
As a PhD/postdoc at AU you have the possibility to get free career counselling sessions with one of our career coaches, where you can get new perspectives on your career. It is up to you what you want to discuss, and the session will be tailored towards your needs and wishes and it is of course confidential.
Some of the most asked questions are:
- What can I do with a PhD degree/Postdoc within my field?
- What are my strengths and competencies and where can I use them?
- Where do I want my career to continue?
- Feedback on CV and cover letter
- Training for job interviews
- Trying a personality test
We look forward to seeing you!
Book your appointment here.
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Showcase Your Skills:
CV Writing Webinar
Date & Time: 28 August, 09.00-10.30
Location: Online
The right CV can help you be considered for your dream job.
This webinar will give you an introduction to the structure and content of a CV aimed at jobs outside academia, with a focus on how to translate your academic skillset and experience into a CV aimed at a non-academic context.
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How to Succeed
at a Job Interview
Date & Time: 1 September, 14.00-16.00
Location: Online
The job interview is your chance to shine and accurately represent your competencies and expertise, while you learn more about the job.
This webinar will try to prepare you for job interviews and aid you in the process: how to prepare in advance, what to expect, and the do's and dont's of making the best impression on hiring managers.
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Communicate Your Value:
Cover Letter Writing Webinar
Date & Time: 30 August, 09.00-10.30
Location: Online
Having a good cover letter is essential to a strong job application, but it can be difficult to formulate well. This webinar will cover how to write effective cover letters for a non-academic job context. We will discuss the structure of good cover letters, how to “show it don’t tell it" when showcasing your strengths, and all the do’s and dont's.
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Get Feedback on Your CV: Workshop on CV Writing
Date & Time: 7 September, 14.00-16.00
Location: Meeting Room 1, Building 1420
Join this workshop and work on your own CV for jobs in the private or public sector. We will cover the structure and content of your CV; profile descriptions, and tips on translating your academic skills for a non-academic context. After a mix of presentations, group work and individual work, you will come out of the workshop with an almost finished CV.
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Workshop: Social media networking for PhDs and Postdocs
Break out of your own social media filter bubble! In this workshop you will learn how to use social media to boost your impact, to network with your peers, and to get access to opportunities - in both academia and industry.
You will learn how to exploit the platforms LinkedIn and Twitter ('X') as professional tools to shape your information environment and avoid unnecessary distraction.
You will get practical tips on:
- Communicating effectively on the platforms
- Meeting the right people, optimising your networking, and engaging others in your research process
- Maintaining a sustainable social media routine that fits into your working day
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Date: 10 November, 09:00 - 12:00
Prerequisites: All participants should have a LinkedIn and Twitter ('X') and be acquainted with the two platforms before the workshop. A short set-up guideline will be sent to you one week beforehand.
Workshop instructor: Mike Young, is a former editor of the University Post at the University of Copenhagen. His agency Mike Young Academy specialises in social media career courses for researchers.
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Live your PhD: Workshop with Monika Janfelt
Do you remember to also enjoy your PhD enrollment period? As a PhD student it’s easy to focus on the fixed goals and milestones of the PhD. AUPA would like to invite you to "Live Your PhD: Workshop with Monika Janfelt.
When: 6 October, 18.00-22.00
Where: William Scharff auditorium, 1253-317
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Knowledge Sharing and Networking with Laboratory Technology Companies
Now is your change to engage with companies from different areas of the laboratory technology industry.
At this event you will experience exciting presentations and meet companies who will dive into research and innovation. There will be time to network and exchange knowledge with company representatives on research, innovation, future collaborations and career opportunities.
Meet the companies:
Partner: Danish Life Science Cluster
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Program:
- 14:00-15:00: Company presentations and knowledge sharing
- 15:00-15:30:Roundtable meetings and networking
Location: Scandinavian Congress Center Aarhus, Margrethepladsen 5, 8000 Aarhus The Balcony (1st floor)
Time: Thursday 14 September 2023 at 14:00-15:30
Registration:
To register for the event, you must both register via AU and via Labdays.
Register for the event via AU here.
Register for the event via Labdays here.
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Elements of Leadership: An Introduction to Leading Others
This two-day, practical, pragmatic and participatory course introduces participants to four essential ‘elements’ of leadership. In the process of doing so, it explores what leadership is and offers practical tools and strategies to help you begin to lead others more effectively.
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Speaker: Matt Lane, PhD, International Researcher Developer and Facilitator. Director of The Researcher Development Partnership.
When and where:
The course consists of two sessions:
- 6. Dec. 09:00-16:00 at Preben Hornung Stuen, Building 1422.
- 7 Dec. 09.00-16.00 at Meeting Room 1, Building 1420.
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Agro Food Park Career Day 2023
On September 21 Agro Food Park is hosting their annual Career Day. Here you will get the chance to meet 35 companies in the Danish food cluster. At the day there will be talks and workshops where you can learn about your opportunities to work in the food and agriculture sector. Among others you can meet ARLA, Danish Crown and Food & Bio Cluster Denmark.
When: 21 September, 10.00-16.30
Where: Agro Food Park 26
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Why are industry scientists often misunderstood?
In this article you can meet Brita Kilburg-Basnyat, who will share her thoughts on why she chose a career in the industry, and how her transition from academia to industry was. Brita also shares her thoughts on why industry scientists are often misunderstood.
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5 Examples of post that add value on LinkedIn
In this podcast from Cheeky Scientist you can learn more about how to make post on LinkedIn that will add value on your profile. Among other things you can hear about visibility and how to post strategically.
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Vibeke Broe
PhD Career Consultant
Phone: 29 42 60 29
Email: vibr@au.dk
Miriam Kobbersmed
PhD Career Consultant
Phone: 93 52 25 64
Email: mkob@au.dk
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