Career Counselling for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Researchers

Career counselling provides professional guidance and support to help individuals make informed decisions about their career development and job search. Sessions are tailored to your individual needs and goals and can take place either in person or online.

Each counselling session lasts 45 minutes and offers practical advice, personalized feedback, and actionable strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

Topics that can be covered include:

• Career orientation – exploring career options, identifying strengths and interests, and defining professional goals.
• Application documents review – checking and improving CVs, cover letters, and other application materials.
• Job search strategy – developing effective approaches to finding suitable job opportunities and expanding professional networks.
• Interview preparation – practicing interview techniques, preparing answers to common questions, and building confidence.
• Salary negotiation – learning strategies for discussing compensation and negotiating salary and benefits effectively.