In this workshop, you will discover how to stay authentic during your job search, apply in innovative ways, and gain a clearer understanding of which job truly suits you—better than through traditional application processes. Since the best jobs aren't found through conventional job ads, you will explore alternative application methods that will help you secure your dream job. A perfect start to your successful career!

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Coach:

Karolin Goldstein

Are you in the final phase of your Master studies or already working in a scientific team and considering whether you would like to or should start a Ph.D. after graduation? Perhaps your professor has already suggested a doctorate to you?

The decision for or against a Ph.D. depends not only on a suitable topic, but also on clarifying a variety of organizational and personal questions.

What do I want to achieve with my Ph.D.? Which doctoral path is the right one for me? How do I find a topic and a supervisor? What formalities and regulations do I have to take into account (admission, status, scientific supervisor & supervision agreements, etc.)? What financing options are possible? And where can I find support?

In the event „Career Option: PhD", jointly organised by the Career Service, Division 1: Planning, Statistics, Research Affairs and the Potsdam GraduateSchool, on November 12, 2025 from 1 - 3 p.m., you will receive input from doctoral researchers and doctoral graduates on these important topics and can ask your questions.

The event will take place online via Zoom in English.

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Coach:

Nadja Schubert

This interactive workshop addresses the main challenges international students and professionals face in the German job market and workplace. Through group case reflections, participants explore real experiences, learn about communication patterns and characteristics of German work culture, and identify key obstacles in their job search. The session also includes targeted exercises, personalized strategies, and a feedback & Q&A segment to help participants navigate their careers in Germany with confidence.

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Coach

Abdallah Hamad

Frauke Böger - Spiegel

(in Kooperation mit dem FSR Geschichte) 

Axel-Wolfgang Kahl - Referent im Ministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Integration und Verbraucherschutz des Landes Brandenburg (MSGIV)

Sascha Raddatz - Referent für Politik beim Bundesverband Gesundheits-IT (bvitg e.V.)

Leonie Kayser - Wiss. Mitarbeiterin bei der Stiftung Ernst-Reuter-Archiv

Victor Marnetté - freiberuflicher Historiker

(in Kooperation mit dem FSR Philosophie)  

Pauline Juris - NGO 'Terre des Femmes'

Lars Dreiucker - Autor & Kurator beim Lausitz Kulturfestival

Prof. Dr. Alexander Mäder - Professor im Bereich Wissenschaftsjournalismus an der Hochschule der Medien in Stuttgart

Dr. Adem Mulamustafić & Till Hopfe - Gründer der Beratungsfirma 'ProArgument'

Anke Pergande - Leiterin des Geschäftsbereichs Süd der 'Akademie 2. Lebenshälfte'

Andreas Illmann - Schaltzeit Verlag 

Annette Wassermann - Verlag Klaus Wagenbach

Kristine Listau - Verbrecher Verlag

Sebastian Guggolz - Guggolz Verlag