Applications Beyond Academia: How to Prepare a Persuasive Application for the Non-Academic Labour Market

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Starting with a brief reminder of how to find suitable job opportunities in the non-academic labour market, this workshop will provide you with strategies and methods for writing persuasive applications for the German non-academic market.

We will pay particular attention to the following points:

• Relevant differences between academic and non-academic applications
• How to read the job advertisement, and how to gather additional information
• How to tailor your application dossier
• How to write a concise and well-structured cover letter and CV
• How to think about language (English vs. German), register and style
• The next step: some brief points about job interviews

There will also be room for any other questions or concerns you may have.

If possible, please bring along a suitable job advertisement or job description (‘suitable’ meaning that you could see yourself applying for the position; it does not have to be your dream job).

Dr Matthias Zach counsels researchers and scientists on all relevant aspects of their careers.

Further information on www.kabeak.de.