This interactive workshop, designed specifically for early-career female researchers, focuses on the distinctive aspects of applying for industry jobs and research positions such as postdocs and tenure-track positions worldwide. It provides training in creating compelling curricula vitae and cover letters as well as in interviewing convincingly, including considerations which may be particularly relevant for female interviewees. Along the way, we'll examine sample CVs and cover letters for strengths as well as for what they reveal about differences between applications for industry and those for short-term research positions. You'll work with fellow participants in pairs and small groups to do short exercises and role-plays with feedback from your trainer. In addition, you'll receive a handout with examples of CVs and cover letters as well as other helpful information related to the application process. 

Content: CV and Cover Letter 

• Differences in form and content between application materials for industry and those for research positions such as postdocs and tenure-track positions

• Sample CVs and cover letters are examined, including ones which are real and were successful 

• Goal is to enable participants to create effective application materials on their own. 

Content: The Interview 

• Advice on and methods for dealing successfully with a variety of relevant interview questions 

• Practice via two mock interviews, with the goal of increasing interviewing confidence and practicing the methods discussed 

Other Written Materials 

• Review of the research statement; other written application materials of potential interest 

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Target Group: Early career female researchers of the Department of Materials- and Geosciences

Language: English