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• Students learn about the various job-finding methods and understand how to develop a personal career strategy. They expand their horizon regarding their future possibilities on the job market
• Student learn about the importance and methodology of networking and what role it plays in finding a job
• Students will improve their CV and learn how to adapt it.
• Students will practice job interviews situations to improve their personal communication style
• Students will be prepared for the interview process

• Dr. Pavel Kraus, AHT intermediation GmbH, Pfäffikon
  
  Pavel Kraus, born 1955, holds a Doctorate from ETH Zurich and a master degree from the University of Chicago, both in the fields of geography.
  In 1987 he joined Hoffmann-La Roche holding various positions in pharma marketing. As a knowledge networking officer he developed and implemented knowledge management methods in the Roche diagnostics division.
  After leaving Roche in 2001, P. Kraus is one of the founding partners of the consulting company AHT intermediation. In addition he teaches at various universities for applied science.

In this course students will learn about the various job-finding methods and understand their differences. We will discuss steps how to develop a personal career strategy. This will expand their horizon regarding their future possibilities on the job market. Networking plays a key role in getting a good job. Student will learn about the importance and methodology of networking and explore their personal options.

We will also analyze CVs and discuss ways how to improve them. Furthermore the technique of modular CVs that are adapted to particular jobs will be demonstrated.

Students will practice job interviews situations to improve their personal communication style. This will prepare them for various job interviews.

• Identification of transferable abilities:

1. Finding personal skills using skill identification tables or
2. Alternatively assessing personal skill with a structured systematic approach
   (Effort ca. 8-16 hours, instructions given by Pavel Kraus at request)

• Reading of scientists career paths
• Creating a «Quick Personal Portrait»

Dates: 19 November 2019, 22-23 January 2020

Schedule: 2 half days + 1 full day:

19 November 2019: 12:55-17:00

22 January 2020: 12:55-17:00

23 January 2020: 8:55-17:00

Venue:  University of Neuchâtel, Faculté des Sciences, Emile-Argand 11, UniMail, building A, room A317 (19 November)

University of Neuchâtel, Faculté des Sciences, Emile-Argand 11, UniMail, building E, room E301-E304 (22-23 January 2020)

ECTS: 1.0 (Communication)

Evaluation: Full attendance and active participation

Information: Please contact the doctoral program coordinator Dr Sara Santi

Registration fee: free for DPOB PhD students

Travel expenses: For participants of the Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology (DPOB ): see reimbursement conditions

Make sure to sign the attendance sheet each and every day and to take your certificate of attendance at the end of the course (no certificate will be sent by mail)

• This course is free and open to all PhD students, however until 6 October, 2019 priority is given to "Interuniversity doctoral program in organismal biology" participants.
• Post-docs are welcome as long as places are available.
• Minimum number of participants: 12, maximum: 16.
• The effective cost of the course is approx. CHF 400.00 per person. Therefore, a waiting list will be prepared to ensure that there are no empty seats.

Registration through the web only: Closed.

Deadline: 3 November 2019 extended to 10 November 2019

Please note the cancellation policy (CHF 100).