Applying for a post-PhD job
Cluster
Career management
Target group
PhD candidates
Level
Participants should have an advanced knowledge of English so the language will not form a hurdle within this course.
Objective
Through analysis of their own profile and that of a future (academic) position, participants will be able to write a cv and cover letter that clearly show their individual strengths and link these to the requirements of the position. They will be able to further illustrate this input during a job interview.
Content
This interactive training offers a thorough preparation for and simulation of the entire application process. It starts by focusing on the preparation of the procedure: professional self-analysis, job search and ad analysis. These insights are implemented in the written (cv, cover letter) and spoken (interview) part of the application. Authentic examples, including the participants' own input, will be used in discussion and simulation exercises to deduce tips and tricks suitable for various profiles and professional trajectories.
This course focuses on applying with an academic background, but does not restrict itself to solely applying for academic positions.
We ask all participants to bring four copies of their cv in English to the first session.
Time schedule
| Course code | 1 course = 3 sessions of 3 hrs | Time | Venue | Trainer |
| AfPJ-2425-01 | 28/11 - 12/12/2024 | 13:30 - 16:30 | Online | Tom De Moor (UCT) |
| AfPJ-2425-02 | 28/04/2025 - 12/05/2025 |
13:00 - 16:00 | Online | Sarah De Paepe (UCT) |
| AfPJ-2425-03 | 10/06/2025 - 24/06/2025 | 14:00 - 17:00 | Veyrac 5 | Tom De Moor (UCT) |
Registration procedure
First semester: follow this link for the registration and waiting list.
Second semester: follow this link for the registration and waiting list.
Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail. Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.
Registration fee
Free of charge for the members of the Doctoral School. The no show policy applies.
Teachers
UCT-trainers
Language
English
Number of participants
20
Evaluation criteria (doctoral training programme)
100% active participation
After successful participation, the Doctoral School will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this takes up to one to two months after completion of the course.