This workshop is offered in cooperation with the High Performance Center Simulation and Software Based Innovation.

When?

Live sessions (online)

19.10.2026, 3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

26.10.2026, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

02.11.2026, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m  

Additional working hours

Between webinars: + 6,5 h for self-study courses and further individual work tasks

Target group

International and German doctoral researchers and postdocs who are looking for a new employment in the next 12 months and have little application knowledge.

What's it about?

Leaving academia and looking for a job in the industry is an important and sometimes difficult step. This fundamental career training enables you to search for job offers efficiently and prepare convincing application documents. It consists of live webinars and self-learning videos. 

Workshop content

• Ideas for possible positions
• Active and passive job search strategies
• Content and design of an application
• Analysis of job ads and estimation of chances
• Individual application feedback in small groups

Subject “Job Search“

In the first seminar session, we discuss which competencies are often acquiered during a doctorate and their relevance for companies. You find out more about job profiles in the industry which might be interesting for you and how you can find other possible jobs. In a following self-study course, you get to know various options of active and passive job search strategies, incl. job databases and activities to come into contact with employers. Furthermore, you understand how to plan and organize your individual search for future employments.

Subject “Application Documents“

In a self-learning webinar you will get the necessary basic knowledge on how to write your cover letter and CV, and how best to adapt your application to the job offer. You see examples for a professional application design, photos and get advice for your certificate selection. We reflect modern and traditional application aspects and deepen the understanding of your target persons. Moreover, you receive important hints how to make your profile particularly interesting for employers. In an additional live workshop, you learn the meaning of typical phrases in job advertisements and how much your chances of success are influenced by requirements you cannot fulfil. Afterwards you can prepare your own application and receive feedback for your CV in a subsequent meeting.

Other modules in this series:

• Online seminar „ From Science to Industry – Salary, Interview & Contract“ (Save the date: 09.11.-23.11.2026  - the link with further information will follow shortly)

Prefer an application course in German? The modules will also be held in German in spring:

• „Bewerben in der Wirtschaft - Stellensuche & Bewerbung“ (26.02.-12.03.2026)
• „Arbeitszeugnisse richtig interpretieren und schreiben“ (17.03.2026)
• „Bewerben in der Wirtschaft – Gehalt, Vorstellungsgespräch & Vertrag“ (16.04.-30.04.2026)

(Separate registration is required to participate in these modules!) 

Language

Live sessions will be held in English. Self-study courses are available in English and German.

Privacy

When registering for this seminar you agree to the following terms and conditions: https://www.push-your-career.com/privacy-policy/

Technical requirements and e-collaboration tool

• PC or laptop with (integrated) webcam as well as microphone and speakers (a headset would be optimal) .
• Powerful Internet with a current browser.
• A quiet workplace.

The workshop will take place via the European platform ClickMeeting. Various websites will also be used to support an interactive learning atmosphere.

Trainer

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. In 2012 she founded Push Your Career a specialised career consultancy for doctoral candidates and post-docs. 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: https://www.push-your-career.com/about-heidi-storr

Registration

Participation is limited. Registration opens approximately 3 months before course start.

When registering, please be sure to indicate: Start of application phase/expected end of PhD (the indication is possible via the comment field on the last page of the registration form).You will be informed about your admission to the course only after the registration deadline! 

The workshop is open to all young scientists at RPTU and of Fraunhofer ITWM and IESE. Participation is free of charge. Please note our information on the conditions of participation and on registration.

If you have any questions, please contact reach-info[at]rptu.de