Exploring and Translating Your Skills Beyond Academia
Target group: all researchers with a PhD; PhD candidates after their second year
Language: English
Questions to be addressed:
- Which skills do I have?
- Which skills are needed for jobs outside of academia? How to find out?
- How can I translate or acquire relevant skills?
- How can I present skills in my CV?
- How do talk about them with confidence?
Abstract: As a researcher thinking about career moves beyond academia, it can be difficult to name and translate your skills for jobs in other sectors — although researchers develop a variety of strengths that are highly valued across industry, public institutions, and elsewhere.
In this interactive workshop, you will explore your transferable skills, gain insight into the skills required in different career paths, and learn practical methods to translate your academic experience into language suitable for job applications and conversations. Through individual reflection, peer discussion, and hands-on exercises, you will:
- Identify and articulate key transferable skills from your academic journey
- Learn how to find and interpret job descriptions outside academia
- Discover approaches to translate or further develop your skills
- Practice confidently communicating your strengths in CVs and interviews
You will leave with concrete ideas for highlighting your existing skills, practical tools for further exploring your career options, and motivation to confidently take the next step beyond academia.
About the trainer: Dr. Yasmin Dolak-Struss is an experienced trainer and systemic coach specializing in career development for researchers. She studied technical physics and holds a doctorate in biomathematics. After several years in research and a subsequent career in a large research funding organization, where she trained and advised international researchers, she started her own business. Today, she supports researchers in strengthening their skill set and developing successful and meaningful careers both within and outside academia
Register here: Exploring and Translating Your Skills Beyond Academia
Please note that your registration is binding and that we are counting on your participation in the workshop.
Organising our course programme requires time, resources, and careful planning by our team. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know via email (rcc(at)uni-graz.at) or cancel your registration on the website. This helps us with our planning and gives someone on the waiting list the opportunity to take part.