Short overview of the following topics:

• Which job suits me: my strengths
• Where do I find jobs
• Differences in applying for jobs within or outside academia
• How to present myself digitally
• What does an application look like: current requirements
• Cover letter: structure and content
• CV/resume: different layouts
• 3rd page (in Germany): what does it mean?
• Documents: what is important
• Job interview (online or face-to-face): structure and typical questions

After the talk there is the possibility to ask questions via the moderated chat.
 
This talk is organized by the PIER Education Platform (PEP) and open to all PhD students or postdoctoral researchers in the fields of physics, mathematics or computer science at DESY or Universität Hamburg.
 
About the Trainer: Claudia von Schultzendorff  is a self-employed trainer, consultant and coach since 1995. She worked in industry as human resource manager in areas such as personnel management, personnel development, education and training for young employees (https://www.vs-academy.de/). 

Photograph: Marta Mayer/DESY