Qualifications Portal of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

Module “Job Search”
How to find jobs & analyse job ads.
Active and passive job search strategies
Identifying key requirements in job ads
Module “Application Documents”
How to write a perfect application & estimate your chances.
Content and design of an application
Estimation of chances of success
Module “Job Interviews”
How to master a job interview.
Prearrangements and interview phases
Salary negotiation and trick questions
Practice of self-introduction
Module “Working Conditions & Salaries”
How to define an adequate salary and other contract conditions.
Typical regulations in employment contracts
Work permit types and requirements
Calculation method for starting salaries

Intended Audience
International Doctoral researchers and postdocs who plan to start applying in the next 12 months and have little application experience.

Technical requirements
PC / laptop, microphone, camera, stable internet connection

Schedule

• 15.06.2020, 09:30 – 11:15 & 15:00 – 16:00, Module “Job Search”
• 17.06.2020, 09:30 – 11:15 & 15:00 – 16:00, Module “Application Documents”
• 18.06.2020, 09:30 – 11:15 & 15:00 – 16:00, Module “Job Interviews”
• 19.06.2020, 09:30 – 11:15 & 15:00 – 16:00, Module “Working Conditions & Salaries”
• 23.06.2020, 09:30 – 10:45 or 11:15 – 12:30 or 13:00 – 14:15, Self-presentation practice in small groups