Individual coachings to prepare for a career in business and society

An offer by the Human Resource Development

Are you thinking about a career outside the university context in business, organisations or society and would like to have supportive coaching for your decision, the planning or the application phase?

The University of Bonn offers individual coaching for PhD holders. The confidential one-on-one meetings can be held in German or English.

Individual Coaching Sessions

On request
Up to 3 units of 1.5 hours each

Dates are aranged individually

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Coaches

We will connect you with a coach from our pool who is suited to your needs.

Language

English or German

Location

Online or on site

Target Group

Postdocs

Track(s)

Business and Organizations Track

Certificate

Up to 6 units are applicable within the "Careers plus" certificates

Content

You can agree on your concerns individually with your respective coach. Possible topics:

Determining your current professional position
Defining transferable skills from your academic career/previous work experience for a position in business and organizations
Individual career planning
Making career decisions & setting career goals
Job search of non-scientific careers
Applications for positions outside academia
Decision-making support: stay in academia or apply to leave?

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a charge for the event?

No. Human Resources Development will cover the costs.

Are the premises accessible without barriers?

The coaching sessions can be provided online or in person. If you require barrier-free premises, please get in touch with the contact person mentioned.

Are external persons also allowed to participate in the event?

In order to be able to participate in the training offers of the Human Resources Development of the University of Bonn, you must have an employment contract with the University of Bonn, be an enrolled PhD student, be active in research for the University of Bonn or be an associated member of a research network.

What does certificate or certificate of attendance mean?

There are 3 certificates along the three "Career Tracks": "Research", "Research Management" and "Business & Organizations" in which the coachings may be applicable. If the currently displayed event can be credited to one of the three "tracks", this is indicated accordingly.