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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 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.
 

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.
 

Subject »Employment Conditions«

In a video course you will learn about the nine most important topics of an employment contract. For each topic, the minimum legal regulations, the expected conditions for an academic career starter and the maximum regulations in the industry are presented. In addition, typical formulations for the contract text are shown. Furthermore, the calculation of the gross salary to the net salary is explained. The course will help you to understand the employment contract and to decide whether the conditions offered are comparatively good or bad.

More Seminars from this Series:

• 18.11. – 02.12.2024: Job Search & Applications
  More information can be found here.