Summer break is approaching. 

The spring semester is coming to an end. We are happy to hear that you have found our events interesting and educational through your positive feedback on our events.

After the summer break, we return with new events in our event calendar and, as always, our various career and counselling services.

The deadline is August 16th 2016, but there is still time for you to send in an application for the AU Mentor PhD programme. Embrace the chance to be brought closer to the business community and ease your prospective transition from university to a career outside of academia.

If you sign up for the mentor programme you will get the chance to discuss issues that you find relevant with an AU PhD alumnus from the business community, who is employed in a company or organisation that is relevant for you.

Click the link below for more information and application link.

For the last four months, we have congratulated 16 AU PhDs with their new jobs on our Facebook page. We have done this to show you the variety of companies that employ PhDs, and to share with you the job tasks and titles that AU PhDs have. We hope that it has inspired you!

We are pleased to see that the posts on AU PhDs at Work have reached so many of you every week. For the last three weeks we have posted brief facts on where, as what and in which companies these 16 AU PhDs have found their job. This is what we observed:

On September 28th 2016, the Falling Walls Lab takes place - an innovative scientific format for PhDs and PhD students from all disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to present your research work, business model, innovative project or idea with peers and a distinguished jury from academia and business. The most intriguing presenter will qualify directly for the prestigious Falling Walls Lab Finale and to attend the Falling Walls Conference on November 8th and 9th 2016 in Berlin.

Participation in Falling Walls Lab Aarhus presents PhDs and PhD students with a unique opportunity to communicate cutting-edge research to a broad audience and a distinguished jury in an innovative format.

Do not miss this great opportunity to present your work and network with excellent scientists and professionals.

One of our key services here in AU Career PhD is individual counselling. 

In one-on-one talks, you can discuss career directions, alternative career options, get feedback and advice on your CV and cover letter, and you can increase your awareness of your competences and what you have to offer. And of course any other topic that you would like to discuss.

Time slots in August are now available for booking. And remember, a Skype meeting is also an option should you be unable to attend an appointment at the different locations in Aarhus.

On November 17th 2016, PhD Career Day takes place. This day will be your opportunity to mingle and network with a range of different companies and learn about career options outside academia. 

Both companies and students found last year's PhD Career Day interesting and educational, and we will do our very best to ensure that PhD Career Day 2016 will be equally eventful and rewarding. We have already now booked iNANO's foyer, which will provide a unique and spacious setting for the event and made contact with potential companies. 

PHD IN CONSULTANCY

15:30-17:30 | Mødelokale 1, Studenterhusfondens Konferencecenter, Fredrik Nielsens Vej 2-4 8000 Aarhus C

Have you considered a job within consultancy? Many PhDs end up with a title as consultant, but what does this actually entail? Meet three different PhD alumni working within consultancy. Learn how they have applied their PhD skills in their current job and how they transitioned from university to the industry.

For more information and registration, click here. 

PHD CAREER DAY 2016

14:00-17:30 | Foyeren, iNANO, Gustav Wieds Vej 14 (Building 1590), 8000 Aarhus C

PhD Career Day 2016 will provide you with a strong and useful basis for at great start to your professional career. Join this event and get a unique opportunity to display your qualities and skills to a range of different companies.

For more information and registration, click here. 

CV & COVER LETTER WRITING WITH AN HR PERSPECTIVE

15:30-17:30 | Studenterhusfondens Konferencecenter, Richard Mortensensstuen, Fredrik Nielsen Vej 2-4, 8000 Aarhus C

Creating a good CV and a well-written cover letter is an essential step and basic requirement in any successful job search. Join this seminar and learn how you can create CV and cover letter with just the right polish, professionalism and proper punctuation.

For more information and registration, click here. 

"28 brilliant questions to ask at the end of every job interview" is about the importance of remembering that every interview is a two-way street. 

"The very process of asking questions completely changes the dynamic of the interview and the hiring manager's perception of you" says Teri Hockett, chief executive of What's For Work?, a career site for women. Read the article here. 

Follow our AU Career PhD Facebook page to get the latest news on upcoming events.

We also feature articles and blogs relevant for you as a PhD student, covering topics such as the different career paths for PhDs outside academia, how to market yourself to employers and which skills and experience non-academic employers are looking for.