Job Seeker Network Series 2023
Join us in-person for a fall filled with exciting and job search-relevant workshops and job cafés.
We know that being alone on your job seeking journey can be though, therefore we provide the Job Seeker Network series to assist you in your search.
From the 15th of August through to the 19th of December (excluding the 19th of September), we meet every Tuesday from 9.00 to 11.00 to focus on different aspects of job seeking. Every other week we will host a workshop focusing on different job search related topics each time. The subsequent Tuesday there will be a Job Café where you can come and work on your job search related tasks, network, and ask questions to other job seekers as well as the career consultant who is available during the Job Café.
We will cover the following topics in the workshops:
- Mock Interview - 29th of August
- CV (12th of September)
- Network, Coffee Meetings & LinkedIn - 26th of September
- Reinventing yourself - 10th of October
- Pitch - 24th of October
- Video pitch/CV - 7th of November
- Cover Letter - 21st of November
- Pay & Compensation Packages - 5th of December
- Alternative Job Search Methods - 19th of December
You will meet different facilitators during these workshops and job cafés:
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Mette Fog Skriver - Career Consultant for PhD's and Postdocs |
Diana Lund Nordstrøm - Dual Career Consultant |
Mary K. Kobia - Senior Global Mobility Consultant |
These workshops and job cafés will be interactive, and you are expected to participate in the group discussions as well as in the meeting activities with other job seekers. Always bring the CV and Cover letter you are currently working on and read the instructional email you get the day before the workshop for further information.
Be aware that you need to register to each of the workshop and job cafés separately, and please only register once for each event. The registration for each event will open as we get closer to each event. There will usually be open registration for 2 workshops and 2 job cafés at the same time.
Please note that these workshops are for employees and spouses/partners of employees at UCPH. There are limited available free spots, so if you are interested in attending, it is on a first come, first served basis!
ISM also offers other interesting workshops. To see more click here.
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DECEMBER 2023 Job Seeker Network: Alternative job search methods
Registration deadline 18th of December |
Information about the Upcoming Events
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December December 19th 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Krystalgade 25, 1165 Copenhagen FACILITATOR Diana Lund Nordstrøm Dual career Consultant International Staff Mobility |
Job Seeker Network - Series Alternative job search methods The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is Alternative job search methods – What other things can you do to improve your chances of getting a job In this workshop we will focus on the things you can do to create a more interesting profile when you are applying for jobs. We will look at examples but also work with what methods are going to match you and your profile the best. This series is very informal. Preparation: Bring your CV and think about the fun and interesting things you have done in life. Feel free to join this informal and cozy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material. There are a limited number of spots available.
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Past events
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August August 29th 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Nørregade 10, 1165 Copenhagen K FACILITATOR Mary K. Kobia - Senior Global Mobility Consultant |
Job Seeker Network - Series Mock Interview The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is Mock Interview - how to prepare for job interviews? What are the dos and don'ts? This interview skills workshop provides you with the opportunity to learn about what skills are required in order to have a successful interview, and insights on what interviewers are generally looking for in a candidate. The workshop equips you with the fundamentals of preparing for, acing, and following up on interviews and evaluations to get your next dream job. In this interactive session, we will go through:
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September September 5th VENUE University of Copenhagen Nørregade 10, 1165 Copenhagen K FACILITATOR Mette Fog Skriver
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Job Seeker Network - Series Job Café The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs at University of Copenhagen who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops and job cafés with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. This Tuesday is the first Job Café. Bring your laptop and use these two hours in the company of other job seekers and one of the career consultants from the Dual Career Spouse Network. Here you have the opportunity to work on the thing that is most important in your job search at the moment and get feedback from other job seekers as well as your career consultant. We also focus on networking as part of the series. This series is very informal. Preparation: Bring what ever applications or material you are working on at the moment - It can be your CV, a cover letter, mapping out your network, your LinkedIn profile etc. Feel free to join this informal and cosy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material. |
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September September 12th VENUE University of Copenhagen Nørregade 10, 1165 Copenhagen K FACILITATOR Diana Lund Nordstrøm Dual career Consultant International Staff Mobility
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Job Seeker Network - Series CV The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is CV – setting up a CV for the Danish job market. We start this workshop with focusing on the CV in a Danish context – dos and don’ts and important focus areas. Secondly, we will be very practical and make the time to work on specific topics for your individual CV. This series is very informal. Preparation: Bring your CV printed – If you need it to get printed before the workshop, you can let me know the day before, by answering the email you get about the workshop. Feel free to join this informal and cozy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material.
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September September 26th VENUE University of Copenhagen Nørregade 10, 1165 Copenhagen K FACILITATOR Mette Fog Skriver Career Consultant for PhD's and Postdocs
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Job Seeker Network - Series Unlocking Opportunities: Network, Coffee Meetings & LinkedIn Workshop! The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. Are you looking to supercharge your professional connections and take your career to new heights? Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop where we deep dive into the art of networking, the power of coffee meetings, and the potential of LinkedIn! Workshop Highlights
Please note that there are limited slots available! Secure your spot for this interactive workshop. Connect with like-minded professionals, share experiences, and empower yourself with the tools to build a network that lasts. Preparation: Please make sure to bring you laptop with for the interactive group and individual exercises |
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OCTOBER October 10th 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Krystalgade 25 1017 Copenhagen K
FACILITATOR Mary K. Kobia Senior Global Mobility Consultant International Staff Mobility
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Job Seeker Network - Series Reinventing yourself The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. Reinventing Yourself: Career Workshop Welcome to the "Reinventing Yourself" career workshop. In this two-hour session, we'll explore career tools and strategies to navigate transitions and unlock new opportunities. This session will have a focus on:
We hope with these career tools may inspire you to embrace change, be open to new experiences, and take charge of your professional journey! Preparation After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing essential details about the workshop, including what you need to prepare beforehand. Our goal is to ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from this event! |
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October October 24th 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Nørregade 10, 1165 Copenhagen K FACILITATOR Diana Lund Nordstrøm Dual career Consultant International Staff Mobility
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Job Seeker Network - Series Pitch The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is Pitch – The importance of firsthand impressions in job search We start this workshop with focusing on the why having a pitch is important. Then we will look at what a good pitch is, and work on your pitch to prepare you for job interviews and networking. This series is very informal. Preparation: Think about what it is important for you to have others know when you pitch. Feel free to join this informal and cozy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material. |
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November November 7th 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Nørregade 10, 1165 Copenhagen K FACILITATOR Diana Lund Nordstrøm Dual career Consultant International Staff Mobility
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Job Seeker Network - Series Video pitch/CV The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is Video pitch/CV – How to create a good video pitch/CV We start this workshop with focusing on the why having a Video pitch/CV is important. We will talk about framework, and how to do this in praxis – What you need to do it, as well as work on your video pitch/CV. This series is very informal. Preparation: Have your pitch written down, if you did not participate in the Pitch workshop, write me at dkl@adm.ku.dk to get the instructions to create a good pitch. Feel free to join this informal and cozy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material.
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November November 21st 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Krystalgade 25, 1165 Copenhagen FACILITATOR Mette Fog Skriver Career Consultant for PhD's and Postdocs
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Job Seeker Network - Series Cover letter The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is Cover letter. We look at how to set up your cover letter to stand out to the companies you apply with. This series is very informal, so feel free to bring your own coffee and snacks. This series is very informal. Preparation: Feel free to join this informal and cosy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material. |
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December December 5th 9.00 -11.00 VENUE University of Copenhagen Krystalgade 25, 1165 Copenhagen FACILITATOR Mette Fog Skriver Career Consultant for PhD's and Postdocs
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Job Seeker Network - Series Pay & Compensation The Job Seeker Network is for international spouses, PhD’s and Post Docs who are looking for their next job. Over the upcoming weeks we will invite you to participate in a flow of 2-hour workshops with focus on different important areas when looking for your next job. The topic of this workshop is Pay & Compensation. In this workshop we will talk about general praxis and rules around pay negotiations and compensations packages. There is a difference in how to approach this in the public vs the private sector. This will be a hands-on workshop, so expect to talk about your pay expectations. There will be room for questions. This series is very informal, so feel free to bring your own coffee and snacks. This series is very informal. Preparation: Feel free to join this informal and cosy event where you will get the opportunity to network with other like-minded professionals and get inspired on how you can improve your material. |