PhD Workshop: Career planning and interview

Wednesday 25 September 2024 08:30-15:30,
Campus Ullandhaug,
HL A-124.

In this workshop, you will be introduced to how to start planning for your career after completing your PhD/postdoc education. We will also look at interview techniques and feedbac

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Topics will include:

  • Know yourself, know the job market.
  • The academic and non-academic job market.
  • Learn about networking.
  • Job search strategies.
  • Effective self-presentation.
  • Different types of job interviews.
  • How to overcome negative results and use them positively moving forward.
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Practical information

This is an in-person course held in the HL building at Campus Ullandhaug.

Dette er et fysisk kurs som holdes i HL-bygget på Campus Ullandhaug

Language: English

Target group: PhD and postdoctoral candidates at UiS

Registration via email invitation

Contact Birgitte Dambo if you have any questions

Course instructor

Sarah Blackford is a qualified advisor in academic careers with a background in research and publishing. She is a senior member of the Higher Education Academy and a specialist in career development. She has conducted workshops and courses for over 20 years for research institutions and universities. She also offers one-on-one guidance and coaching.

Sarah has been offering courses for PhD candidates at UiS for several years, typically conducting one course per year