“REACHing Goals”
Already seen it? Our new series of impulse talks ‘REACHing Goals’ will start soon!
What is it about?
You can expect short (30-90 minute) lecture sessions on various topics that are relevant for early career researchers and for which a full workshop is not necessary.
When and how often?
Approximately once a month - the day of the week and time will deliberately change from time to time, as the perfect date is very individual and does not exist. As soon as a date is finalised, we will publish it on this page - and of course inform you in advance via our mailing list and the newsletter.
Which format?
Basically online and in English - but we don't want to rule out the possibility of exceptions.
Why is the series called ‘REACHing Goals’?
The title refers to the aim of the series: to support you in reaching your personal and professional goals step by step. At the same time, ‘REACH’ symbolises the broadening of your own horizons - be it through new impulses, ideas or perspectives.
In short: REACHing Goals is designed to pick you up exactly where you are right now - and accompany you with compact input on the way to your next milestones.
Do you have ideas for a keynote speech?
Let us know! We look forward to every suggestion and will check whether it is suitable and feasible!
Contact: nwr-info[at]rptu.de
The next dates:
When?
04.06.2025; 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
What is it about?
You do research at uni and love your work. However, you don´t want to run into a dead-end street, being kicked out of the ivory tower in your early forties. Can you prepare for a possible exit strategy, increasing your market value while working in academic research?
With this presentation, we want to look at how you can make the most of your time at uni. What is it actually that makes the employers out there keen to get to know you?
We´ll take a look at activities which not only increase your market value but which give you personal growth and which you will enjoy!
And your professor? She´ll be happy with your extracurricular activities if she profits from having skilled staff. And if not? Then we can look at a couple of “sales strategies.”
Speaker
Dr. Karin Bodewits comes from the Netherlands where she studied Biology. After spending some time at Puleva Biotech in Spain and Unilever in China, she completed a PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Edinburgh. In 2012, she founded the successful company NaturalScience.Careers, a seminar and talk provider for natural- and life scientists. In this function, she became book author, short story writer, speaker and seminar leader and published a wide range of career and soft skills related articles in magazines like Chemistry World and Naturejobs.
Registration
Register via our online-form.
Please note our Our conditions of participation and on registration apply with the following deviation: As the number of places is not limited, the no-show rule is suspended. In addition, we will only send out certificates of attendance for this series of events on demand.
When?
09.07.2025; 2 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.
What is it about?
AI is increasingly being used in companies, including in recruitment. But why should only recruiters use AI? This seminar will familiarize you with AI-based tools and show you practical use cases for your application phase. Expand your understanding of this innovative technology in general and your expertise in dealing with AI in the application context in particular.
Content
- Presentation of AI tools and use cases for applicants
- Tips for formulating prompts
- Problems and undesirable results of AI tools
- Use of AI on the recruiter side
In the first part, you will get to know various AI tools and see practical examples how to use them as an applicant. This will not only save you time in the future, but also improve your impression on the recruiter. You will then be given tips on how to optimise the wording of prompts so that you get the right result quickly. Possible problems and undesirable results that can occur when using AI tools are also highlighted. Finally, we focus on the use of AI on the corporate side. Find out how AI tools are used in recruiting and what you should consider as an applicant so that you can optimally adapt to them.
Speaker
Heidi Störr, Push Your Career - Career Consultancy
After her graduation in business studies with focus in Human Resources she worked as a Recruiter for several companies. Since 2012 she offers application trainings for German and international academics. With her trainings, she provides concrete guidance for all steps of an application phase to start a career in Germany´s industry.
Further trainer details: www.push-your-career.com/about-heidi-storr
Registration
Registration opens in mid-June.
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