| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting your carreer in Germany / 26-5-SCG-1 | 11.05.2026 09:00 - 12:30 (Mon) | online | Wichert, Amanda |
| Starting your carreer in Germany / 26-5-SCG-1 | 12.05.2026 09:00 - 12:30 (Tue) | online | Wichert, Amanda |
Starting a career in Germany can be challenging. Contemplating the next steps on a career path can be a bit overwhelming, and it is not hard to get lost in the sea of job postings, advice, and expectations. Where do I go next? What am I qualified for outside of academia? How can I translate my skills to fit the requirements of the job market? What do I want, and how can I make a move beyond academia feel like a choice?
For researchers with a doctorate in Germany, especially those with international backgrounds, the structured nature of the German job market can be particularly daunting. Understanding the unique aspects of the German system—both in academia and beyond—will make it easier to make informed decisions about your career path. Gaining confidence about career options and developing a clearer idea of where that path might lead will enable you to set yourself up for success in the future and help you to fully take advantage of your options and potential in the German job market.
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their career options in Germany, how to navigate the system, and how to make conscious choices about their next steps. They will feel more confident about their ability to make a choice that fits them.
- What career options are open to me in academia, industry, and beyond in Germany?
- What rules and regulations shape the German job market, and how do they affect my choices?
- What motivates me in my work, how can I identify the skills and strengths I have developed so far, and understand why this is important for German employers and my success?
- How can I understand the differences between the German job market and others, and what do employers here look for?
- What strategies and tools exist to help me decide between staying in academia or moving into industry?
- How can I make sure that moving into my next role—inside or outside academia—feels like a conscious choice?
No preparation is required for this workshop.
Doctoral researchers:
- of all disciplines
- of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Charité - Universitätsmedizin.
All workshops are free of charge. Parts of the qualification program are funded by the Berlin University Alliance.
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- 8 work units equal 0.5 credit points.
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