Internationalized Academic Career Planning and DevelopmentHow To Apply For Overseas Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions

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Summary:

Going for an academic career means to set out for a dynamic pathway with often unexpected obstacles
and restrictions and also chances. Getting prepared early helps to reduce uncertainties and to increase
chances significantly. The presentation will highlight a number of facts that are crucial for success but are
often not considered or considered too late. It will be explained how to develop an impactful CV as a basis
for applying for academic jobs worldwide. It will also be explained how applications are assessed, and how
to prepare them to make the most important items clear to the panels and referees. This presentation is
based on own experience in different academic systems and on experience from assessing applications
and writing and assessing reference letters.

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