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

Training Goals

Leaving academia and looking for a job in the industry is an important and sometimes difficult step. This fundamental career training enables you to master interviews competently and to define and negotiate an adequate salary. Furthermore, it enables you to understand employment contracts and work regulations. It consists of live webinars and self-learning videos.

When

Live sessions

03.11.202, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

10.11.2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. or 13:30 p.m.-3 p.m. or 3:30- 5 p.m. (One session only.)

17.11.2025, 3 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 

Individual work

+ 6,5 hours for self-study courses and further work tasks

Seen it already? Also from this seminar series: Module "Job Search & Applications" in September and October!

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.

Workshop content

• Determination of salaries
• Preparation and phases of interviews
• Answering interviewer questions
• Salary negotiation strategies
• Self-presentation practice in small groups

Subject “Salaries”

In a live webinar we will talk about typical salaries for job starters and criteria which can influence the salary. We practice a salary calculation method you can use to determine a salary for a specific position. At the end various research options are introduced which you can use to find out more about a company´s internal salary structure.

Subject “Job Interviews“

Afterwards you get general information about your preparation for job interviews, including suitable clothing, time of arrival and research about the company in a self-study training. You learn more about the classical interview structure and receive advice for a professional self-introduction and special interview situations such as online or by telephone. Subsequently, a video seminar explains the right approach to a salary negotiation and how to avoid common mistakes. Additionally, you get to know alternative options to substitute a lower payment offer.

In a follow-up workshop we work out answers for typical questions a recruiter asks you during the interview. In a further appointment you can exercise your self-presentation and receive feedback.

Language

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

Privacy

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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 she worked for several companies as a HR Specialist. Since 2012 she offers advice for German and international academic graduates. With her seminars she provides an introduction to most central aspects of starting a career in Germany after graduation. 

Registration

Participation is limited. Please register bindingly via this online registration form by 13.10.2025

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 nwr-info[at]rptu.de