This career development program consists of three workshops and one hour of individual coaching spread over 2 months.

Workshop 1: Discover your purpose

Do you want to discover what really motivates you in your career? In this interactive workshop you will explore your personal and professional purpose, values and what really appeals to you in your work. But it doesn't stop there! We also take you into the world outside the academy. In this workshop you will be introduced to various sectors and positions in which your academic skills can be of value. This offers you the chance to discover new career paths and broaden your horizons.

Workshop 2: Transferable Skills & Skills Gap

Have you ever wondered how to translate your academic skills to the broader job market? In this workshop, we will map out your most important transferable skills, so that you can communicate them effectively to potential employers. In addition, we look at the skills gap – what additional competencies can you develop to increase your chances on the job market.

Workshop 3: Networking and Action!

Do you want to learn how to build lasting, meaningful relationships that can help advance your career? In this workshop, you will learn all about effective networking techniques that you can apply immediately – both inside and outside academia. Discover how to use networking, in your own way, to achieve your career goals and create new opportunities. At the end of this session, you will walk away with your Road Map to Success; in which you have mapped out the steps needed to make your dream career come true.

Personal online coaching

As a participant, you have access to 1 hour of personal coaching. Depending on your career ambitions and needs, we will look for a suitable trainer from our team. In these sessions, we will give you the push you need to take the next step in your career. For example, do you want a final check of your CV or cover letter? Or would you rather practice a job interview again? It's up to you!

30 September 9:30 - 13:30
21 October 9:30 - 12:30
11 November 9:30 - 12:30

Location: REC Roeterseiland P

7 October 9:30 - 13:30
28 October 9:30 - 12:30
19 November 9:30 - 13:30

Location: REC Roeterseiland P

8 October 9:30 - 13:30
5 November 9:30 - 12:30
26 November 9:30 - 12:30

Location: REC Roeterseiland P

2 December 9:30 - 13:30
16 December 14:00 - 17:00
26 January 9:30 - 12:30

Location: REC Roeterseiland P/ TBA

3 December 9:30 - 13:30
12 January 9:30 - 12:30
27 January 9:30 - 12:30

Location: REC Roeterseiland P/ TBA

Who can join?

This training is intended for PhD candidates who want to orient themselves on the phase of their career after their PhD research. We see that these are often PhD students who are in the third year or fouth of their research, or almost about to start their third year. If you prefer to register earlier, consultation is possible. If you are already gearing towards the end in your final year, this is also fine.

PhDs that are welcome to the course are:

• Motivated to strengthen their position in the labor market; AND/OR
• Wanting to look for a job outside of academia; AND/OR
• Hesitating whether they want a job inside or outside of academia.

Investment

• You have to be present during all sessions

If you are a PhD researcher with a UvA contract you have to register yourself through the MyLearning portal.

This training is free of charge for PhD candidates with an employment contract from the UvA. However, registration is not without obligation. The training is centrally financed by HRM. In case of absence without cancellation or cancellation less than two weeks in advance, the costs will be charged to your unit.

If you are a self-funded (or sometimes called external or PNID) PhD candidate you do not have access to the MyLearning portal, but you can still participate in this course as the Faculty of Humanities will cover the course fee. Please sign up by email to the PhD Skills team PhDSkills-fgw@uva.nl with the following details:

• Preference of Group
• Name
• Research School (ARTES, ASH, AHM, ASCA, ACLC, ILLC)
• Starting date of your PhD project (approx)
• Dietary wishes
• Special needs relevant for accommation to/ in the room

We will make sure your registration will reach the Learning and Development team of UvA Central that organises this training.

THRIVE Institute is the knowledge institute for the purpose economy: an economy in which not only economic growth, but the wellbeing of people, animals and the environment is the aim. Driven by the belief that knowledge is the key ingredient for innovation with impact, we offer learning and innovation programmes for researchers that revolve around learning in practice with relevant stakeholders.

THRIVE PhD Academy

Within the THRIVE PhD Academy, more than hundreds of PhD researchers and postdocs have been trained to apply their knowledge and skills to help solve societal challenges. The Academy aims to prepare young scientists for impactful careers, whether they remain in the Academy or not. The Academy offers a variety of programmes that focus on the strengths and weaknesses of PhD candidates. Within the programmes, participants often develop missing skills and mindsets, such as entrepreneurship, project management (with real deadlines), collaboration and stakeholder management. We combine these with the PhD 'superpowers' in analytical thinking and the rapid absorption of complex information. The THRIVE PhD Academy was founded for and by PhD candidates and is continuously optimized with feedback from alumni from business, government and science.