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Increase Your Employability with a PhD – A Workshop on Becoming Your Own Marketing Manager – Online Event

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Event language: English

Completing a PhD takes a lot of stamina. PhD students are known for their strong research and problem-solving abilities, their drive and many other important skills which are highly valued by future employers.
To boost their chances on the job market, they should also focus on their personal sales pitch ahead of applying for a job. Employers typically look for a variety of skills and the aim is to stand out of the crowd. It is essential for candidates to communicate effectively and to market their skills convincingly.

In this workshop, we focus on the challenge of bridging the communication gap between applicants and potential employers. We will start by changing your perspective to that of a recruiter and what they are looking for. You will then learn to develop your very own communications strategy. It will highlight those skills which you have acquired during your university career. This will enable you to create your own sales proposition to support you in quickly starting your career.

Workshop topics

•  What recruiters look for when interviewing PhD students
• What does it take to build an effective self-marketing strategy?
• How can I communicate my motivation and enthusiasm for my field and my doctorate?
• Which skills have I developed during my doctorate?
• How can I clearly show that I bring professional experience?
• How does an advanced interview work, and which tools are helpful for confidently communicating your doctoral experience?
• How can I find out whether the position fits me – which questions should I ask?

 Qualification Outcomes 

• You will understand how an advanced hiring process works and how it can be successfully mastered.
• You will acquire tools for a self-confident reflection of PhD strengths.
• You will learn communication techniques to present yourself to the potential employer in a resonating way.
• You will understand how to prepare questions to find out if the offered position could be a match for you.
• You will reduce stress and build self-confidence for the application process.

Methods

Input from the trainer, discussion, group work, presentations of group work findings, self-reflection, individual work, action steps

Requirements

To participate in the online event you need a PC/laptop with a current browser or the Zoom app as well as a headset (or speakers and microphone), a webcam, and a stable Internet connection.

Proficiency in English at the B2 level of competency or higher is required.

Date

December 2, 2026, 9 am–4 pm

Target Group

Doctoral candidates from all disciplines

Modalities

Maximum number of 12 participants
Attendance fee 25 EUR

Registration

Please register until November 17, 2026 using the online registration form.