Networking and effective communication (May 8th, 2024)
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In this interactive online workshop, we focus on how to network and communicate effectively, specifically tailored for PhD candidates on the verge of stepping into the professional world.
Discover how to strategically network at conferences, meetings, and on business platforms like LinkedIn. Learn how to initiate conversations, present yourself and your research, and maintain successful contacts, both offline and online.
Content:
Part 1: Building the Foundation
- What is a network and how do I create my own?
- Different types of networking
- Networking when it seems like you have no network
- Strategic networking
- How to get noticed
- Common networking pitfalls
Part 2: Taking Action
- Goal setting in networking
- Preparing for a conversation – the science pitch
- Tailored networking – developing your communication strategy
- Strategic networking on LinkedIn and similar platforms
- Tips and tricks for initiating conversations
- Follow-up: How to keep in touch
Format:
The workshop will be conducted online.
The trainer will incorporate interactive elements, utilizing the free tool “polleverywhere” for participants, which can be accessed via mobile phone or browser without prior registration.
Participants' anonymous contributions will be broadcast live, allowing all participants to see what others have shared.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask their questions live and receive direct answers from the trainer.
Additionally, participants will engage in breakout sessions to further explore exercises in teams.
A digital handout will be provided to participants, which includes the slides from the webinar, further links, and learning aids.
Target group: Doctoral candidates (TU Darmstadt)
Language: English
Trainer: Bastian Hughes | berufsoptimierer
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 | 01:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Registration: Please fill in the Ingenium registration form.
Your trainer Bastian Hughes
Bastian Hughes is an expert in career and job applications. With over 12 years of experience as a former recruiter, consultant, and career coach, Bastian has successfully connected individuals and companies.
His vision: “To create a world where people can develop personally and professionally, and succeed in what they enjoy the most!”
For this reason, he founded the company “Berufsoptimierer”, through which he, along with his team, accompanies and supports individuals at every step of their career journey through coaching, workshops, and the weekly podcast “Berufsoptimierer – Erfolg in Bewerbung und Karriere”.
