Applying for a postdoctoral job
Cluster
Career management
Target group
Members of the Doctoral Schools
Level
Participants should have an advanced knowledge of English so the language will not form a hurdle within this course.
Objective
Through analysis of their own profile and that of a future (academic) position, participants will be able to write a cv and cover letter that clearly show their individual strengths and link these to the requirements of the position. They will be able to further illustrate this input during a job interview.
Content
This interactive training offers a thorough preparation for and simulation of the entire application process. If starts by focusing on the preparation of the procedure: professional self-analysis, job search and ad analysis. These insights are implemented in the written (cv, cover letter) and spoken (interview) part of the application. Authentic examples, including the participants' own input, will be used in discussion and simulation exercises to deduce tips and tricks suitable for various profiles and professional trajectories.
This course focuses on applying with an academic background, but does not restrict itself to solely applying for academic positions.
We ask all participants to bring four copies of their cv in English to the first session.
Time schedule
| Course code | Dates 2019-2020 (1 course = 3*3 hrs) | Time | Venue |
| AfPJ-1920-01 | (Thursdays) 14 + 21 + 28 November 2019 | from 13:00 - 16:00 | room Veyrac 8 (3rd fl), UCT, University Language Center, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 136, Gent |
| AfPJ-1920-02 | (Tuesdays) 12 + 19 + 26 May 2020 | from 14:00 - 17:00 | room Veyrac 8 (3rd fl), UCT, University Language Center, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 136, Gent |
| AfPJ-1920-03 | (Thursdays) 28 May + 4 + 11 June 2020 | from 13:00 - 16:00 | room Veyrac 8 (3rd fl), UCT, University Language Center, Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 136, Gent |
Note: Please bring your own refreshments. The Doctoral Schools don’t provide these unless mentioned otherwise.
Registration procedure
Register by following this link: https://webappsx.ugent.be/eventManager/events/apfj
https://webappsx.ugent.be/eventManager/events/AfPJ
If the course is fully booked, you can register on the waiting list by sending an email to Conny.vandegehuchte@ugent.be. Please mention your ID student nr.
- Please read the cancellation policy: cancellationpolicycourses
Registration fee
Free of charge for the members of the Doctoral Schools. The no show policy applies: no-show policy UGent
Teachers
UCT-trainers
Language
English
Number of participants
20
Evaluation criteria (doctoral training programme)
This course counts as 1 transferable skills seminar cluster Career management.