My visibility as a scientific expert for recruiters on LinkedIn & ResearchGate

Online Workshop

Contact

Name

Tobias Bünten

Contact for Organizational Matters

Telephone

workPhone
+49 241 80 99560

E-Mail

E-Mail

Contact

Name

Andrea Letzner

Contact for Content-Related Matters

Key Info

Basic Information

Type:
Online Workshop
Topic:
Career
Language:
english
Staff Development Measures:
Yes
Spheres of Action:
Build a sense of community and We-Feeling, Promote personal development
Format:
Online
Institution:
Staff Development
Participation Fee:
free of charge for RWTH and UKA employees of the specified target group For external participants (e.g. FZJ and associated institutes) a participation fee is charged.

Description

In science, it is becoming increasingly important to be visible online as an expert in a specific fields. We will work on this in this workshop using the two platforms LinkedIn and ResearchGate. The scientists receive information and tools to transfer the input immediately and implement it for themselves.

Objective

This workshop supports postdocs in developing their profile as experts on a specific topic. By using specific keywords participants of the workshop will learn to expand their range. This makes them more visible on the one hand in the scientific community and on the other hand for the job market and recruiters.

Methods

Online training, impulses enriched with examples from science & business, self-reflection, Individual exercises, small group work with feedback from the other participants

Content

Online Attendance

The platforms LinkedIn and ResearchGate offer exciting opportunities for scientists to become visible as experts for their further professional path. Regarding their own presentation on the Internet, the following questions arise for scientists. To what extent can I benefit from LinkedIn and ResearchGate as a scientist for my further career path? Which online platform can support me with my topics and my professional goals? This short workshop provides answers to the following questions: 

  • What do I have to consider to be visible to recruiters? How do I get job offers? 

  •  Who and what can I reach via social media channels? 

  • What are the first steps for a digital profile on LinkedIn and ResearchGate? 

  • Which keywords are important to me, and how do I develop them to be visible as a scientific expert? 

  • How do the platforms LinkedIn and ReserachGate work? 

  • How can I use these platforms to increase my reputation and visibility?

Tandem-Coachings

Two weeks after the online workshop, there is a one-day tandem coaching session in which two participants have an hour to discuss their profiles and ask questions.

Together with the coach the participants can ask each other questions about their profiles and support each other.

Target Audience

postdos, academic staff, juniorprofessors

Appointments

Number:2023-PDA-085
Date:

Online attendance: 11.05.2023, 9:00 a.m. - approx. 1:30 p.m.

Tandem-Coachings: Approx. two weeks later (Time slots are allocated in advance)

Course Coordinator:Katja Wolter
Place:

online

Slots: up to 15
Registration:RWTH-SingleSignOn

For external registration please contact organizational matter