Tips for job hunting beyond Academia 251120

This three-session course is designed to help scientists transition from academia to industry by learning how to identify suitable job opportunities, tailor a CV for specific roles, improve professional visibility, especially on LinkedIn and prepare for job interviews. Through short presentations, practical exercises, and interactive activities, participants will learn how to showcase their skills in a way that resonates with industry recruiters.

Session 1 – Exploring Opportunities & Understanding Industry Language

1. What jobs are out there?
   • Discover diverse career paths beyond the lab
   • Use the Ikigai concept to find your ideal job fit
2. Adapting your CV for industry
   • Learn how to read and analyze real job offers (e.g. Patent Attorney, Medical Writer, Training Officer, Strategic Affairs roles)
   • Understand how Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) work
   • Translate academic skills into industry language
   • Learn to match your experience with job descriptions

Session 2 – Hands-on Practice & Building Your Online Presence

1. CV Tailoring Workshop
   • Hands-on session to create a CV tailored to a real job offer
   • You may bring your own job ad and CV for feedback (optional but encouraged)
2. Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
   • Learn how to access the hidden job market
   • Build meaningful connections through networking
   • Increase your visibility to recruiters
3. Q&A and Open Discussion
   • Bring your questions, challenges, or CVs for live feedback
   • Optional: Share your own job ad for group analysis

Session 3 – Hands-on Practice Interviews & Salary Negotiation

1. Gain confidence through role-play and peer feedback

IMPORTANT INFO
What’s included:

• Templates and guides for CV writing
• A curated list of companies with presence in Spain
• A list of common industry job titles
• Interactive games and exercises
• Support for CV review after the course via training@crg.eu

What to bring:

• Your LinkedIn account (free version is enough)
• Access to ChatGPT (free version optional, but recommended)

What NOT to expect:
In-depth preparation for cover letters (only general advice will be provided)

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify career paths that fit your skills and interests
• Translate your academic experience into industry-friendly language
• Create a customized CV for a specific job
• Improve your LinkedIn visibility and grow your professional network
• Gain confidence for the interview process

*Learn by doing: this course is practical, engaging, and tailored to scientists looking to move forward in their careers.

Instructors: Elena Moreno Castillo, Damjana Kastelic, Anna Sole Amat

Dates: 20th, 21st & 26th November 2025 (10:00 -13:30)

Location: CRG Training centre - Presential

Maximum number of participants: 18

Registration deadline: 10th November 2025

Registration HERE

For any information, please send an email to CRG Training and Academic office (TAO): training@crg.eu