How to make the most of LinkedIn for Phd's & Postdocs

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- You are a Phd student or a Postdoc.

- You are aware that networking is

important for your research and/or your career.

Are you thinking about your next step, to change careers, to look for a new job?

Would you like to get in contact with fellow researchers?

And do you have no idea where to start?

When you start with a ? Sparkling LinkedIn Profile you can research the entire job market. You can make yourself visible for recruiters, employers as well as the professionals you want to attract.

We are two enthusiastic Dutch ladies; Tessa van Mourik with 23 years of experience in career development for Phd's & Academics and Josine van de Nobelen who spend the last 6 years of her career in becoming a LinkedIn Expert.

This LinkedIn Workshop is meant for Phd students and Postdocs who

• have a LinkedIn Profile,

• are using LinkedIn every once in a while,

• want to know more about the Algorithm,

• want to expand their professional network,

• are willing to work on personal branding,

• want to know how to use it, to be found by recruiters and get that new career.

After this workshop you

• know how to create a professional and ? Sparkling LinkedIn Profile,

• are aware of the importance of your first online impression,

• will have a new headline and know what is of importance on your LinkedIn Profile,

• know more about the LinkedIn Algorithm and how to use it in your advantage,

• have the knowledge how to search & find the connections you want and need,

• know how to link and engage with your new connections,

and much more.

LinkedIn is  worldwide and your options are sky high. If you ever thought about when is the best time to start with LinkedIn... it is now. Online connections are important, you are one Zoomcall away from your next opportunity!

Q&A

• For who is this workshop suitable for?

  For Phd students/ academics and Postdocs. Most likely in your last year, yet also suitable if you just want to get starting with expanding your professional network and putting yourself out there.

• Should I have a LinkedIn profile in advance?

  Yes, you should and it's necessary to participate in this workshop. If you don't have one yet, create a profile via your laptop/PC. Go to www.linkedin.com and follow the steps.

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  How much time will this workshop take? 

  The workshop will be 2,5 - 3 hours. Because it is online via Zoom, we will have regular breaks and you will get assignments to work on your profile on your own or in breakout groups. 

  After this workshop you might need some time to complete your profile. 

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• How can I join this workshop? 

  After you have registered and paid, you will receive a confirmation and an invoice. You then follow the training online via a Zoom link on September 9, 2021. 

• What is included in this workshop The workshop comes with a workbook and a FREE LinkedIn Profile CHECK; after finishing, you can send in your ? Sparkling LinkedIn Profile within 2 weeks after the workshop. Tessa & Josine will check this for you for free!

• Is this a live online workshop? 

  Yes, this is live.

  Tessa & Josine gave this training in April 2021 and the attendees rewarded this workshop with an average of 8.5 out of 10. 

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  Why is this workshop online? 

  We want to work with as many international Phd's and Postdocs as possible. You have worked so hard as an academic, we want to help you to get the best job-opportunity you can find and be serious about it. 

• What if I don't like the training?

  If you send us an email within 14 days after the workshop with the outcome of the  exercises you have done and you can show us it is of no use to you, we will give you your money back.