Doctoral student workshop
"Optimize your job search" (non-academic)
After a long academic career, entering the job market can sometimes be confusing for doctoral students. The aim of this workshop is to identify the real or perceived difficulties doctoral students face in entering the job market, so that they can then overcome these obstacles in their job search.
This workshop focuses on the job market outside of academic research, including a presentation of tools for identifying potential employers and communicating with recruiters through your resume.
session 1
Defining your job search strategy:
- Identify the different stages of the job search process
- Knowing how to organize yourself for effective research
- Personal assessment: taking stock of your skills (personal work between sessions)
session 2
Identify your skills to better promote your profile:
- Identify your skills (feedback on individual work between sessions)
- Present and promote your experience and skills
- Summary of skills developed by PhD graduates
Learn how to write a resume and cover letter:
- Understanding the challenges and guarantees of effectiveness in this document
- What should they include? (content and form)
- Specific features of an academic resume and a resume for the "traditional" job market
Click on the registration button, then once on the site, click on the "Training" tab.
Remote and in-person learning + personalized support!
Session 1 in person:
Wednesday, February 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Session 2 online:
Wednesday, March 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Attendance is required at both sessions of the same session.