Lead campus

Job Search Strategies - Career Kickstart for PhDs and Postdocs

Language
English
Category
Courses & Workshops
Instructor
Alona Bärtschi, Serdal Varol, Mariusz Prus

Description


This workshop supports PhDs and postdocs in gaining clarity about their career direction and developing concrete next steps. It consists of two modules that can be attended separately or as a full day. The morning focuses on career orientation and reflection; the afternoon on practical application skills and job search strategies.

Content


- Academic vs. industry CVs and motivation letter
- Translating academic experience for non-academic employers
- Job search strategies and channels (including hidden job market)
- Networking and informational interviews
- Interview preparation basics
- Personal job search plan



Targets


Participants understand:
- Differences between academic and industry applications
- What recruiters look for in CVs and motivational letters
- Effective job search strategies
- The role of networking and the hidden job market
- How to prepare for an interview


Target audience


Internal, PhDs and Postdocs from PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL

Duration


Two module of 1/2 day, possible to attend either one of them or two together. The morning focuses on career orientation and reflection; the afternoon on practical application skills and job search strategies.

 

For further information please contact the lead campus office:
Tel. +41 56 310 24 00 or email office@lead-campus.ch

Lead campus

Job Search Strategies - Career Kickstart for PhDs and Postdocs

Date
9/23/2026
Time
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline
9/20/2026 11:30 PM
Language
English
Category
Courses & Workshops
Instructor
Alona Bärtschi, Serdal Varol, Mariusz Prus
Location
PSI Villigen. Education Center (Building OSGA)
Forschungsstrasse 111
5232 Villigen
Schweiz
Room
OSGA/EG6