International Career Development

Cluster

Career Management

Target audience

PhD candidates

Teacher

Grow to Fly - Robin Lefebvre

Abstract

Explore. Prepare. Go Abroad.

Are you considering taking your career abroad? Whether you are aiming for an academic position, a role in a multinational enterprise, an international Non-Governmental Organisation, or an Intergovernmental Organisation, developing a clear strategy for your international career is essential. This training helps you define your motivations, identify your goals, and translate your academic experience into a compelling international career profile.

Across two interactive training days, you will explore your personal career drivers, analyse your professional strengths and development areas, and learn how to navigate the global job market. You will discover how to tailor your CV and cover letter for international applications, prepare for assessments and interviews, and learn effective networking strategies to connect with organisations and peers across borders.

After the group sessions, each participant will receive a personal one-on-one coaching session to refine their CV, cover letter, networking strategy, or international career plan. By the end of this programme, you will have developed a clear vision, a concrete action plan, and the tools to confidently take the next step towards an international career that fits your ambitions, competencies and values.

Objectives

After having attended this workshop, you will be able to

·       Identify personal motivations for pursuing an international career and define international career goals.

·       Understand the international career market and the different types of organisations and institutes.

·       Develop a framework for effective international job searching.

·       Utilise relevant online tools and resources to support the international job search.

·       Start building an international network.

·       Write effective motivational letters and CVs tailored to international opportunities.

·       Prepare effectively for assessment procedures and tests.

·       Understand how international job interviews are organised and how to best prepare.

Receive personalised 1-on-1 coaching to refine your international career plans and preparations.

Dates and venue

Programme

Day 1

Analysis

-        Motivations and Interests

-        Overview of the global job market

-        Identifying Your International Career Goals

-        Identify online tools and resources to support the international job search

Create

-        Build an international network.

Day 2

Create

-        The application process of Intergovernmental organisations (IGO), International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGO), Multinational Enterprises (MNE), and Academia

-        Crafting your CV for the international market

-        Cover letter

Expose

-        Online Assessments

-        Assessment interviews

Day 3

30-min of 1on1 coaching on your update material or any other international career question.

Registration

• Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. We check if you are eligible to participate. Due to limited places, we give priority to PhD students. Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail (outlook invite).
• Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.

• The no show policy applies.

Registration fee

Free of charge for Doctoral School members.

Number of participants

Maximum 15 participants

Language

English

Evaluation method

Contribution to all steps of the training, from pre-work, active participation during the training, and updating personal materials for the 1-on-1 coaching.. After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.