AcademicTransfer Career Advice Podcast

The power of your academic profile

AcademicTransfer — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Discover job opportunities that truly align with your skills and ambitions. With a personalized profile, you’ll unlock job matches and tailored alerts, ensuring you never miss the perfect fit. Save time and energy - skip the endless scrolling and let opportunities come to you. Build your online presence today and take the next step towards a career that matches your unique expertise and interests.

AcademicTransfer offers free career services for all who are looking for job opportunities in The Netherlands, as a researcher. Whether it is in or outside of academia!

Great starting point at our platform:

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/what-are-the-benefits-of-an-academictransfer-account/

Enhancing Your Academic Career in the Netherlands

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Prepare for your next step — AcademicTransfer Career Buddy
Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.

Let the job find you

AcademicTransfer — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0100

Searching for jobs that match your profile, skills and experience can be time-consuming. Discover how AcademicTransfer can make this process more manageable. With automated job matches delivered straight to your inbox, finding your ideal research career has never been easier.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/career-buddy/cv/

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/cv-research-match/

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/account/profile/

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/account/documents/

Transferable skills

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 29 May 2024 14:15:00 +0100

Today, we tackle a crucial topic for PhDs transitioning from academia to other sectors like industry: transferable skills. Discover what these skills are, how to identify them, and what non-academic employers are looking for. If you're nearing graduation or considering your next career move, this episode is a must-listen for unlocking your full potential in the job market.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Grants and scholarships for graduate studies

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:15:00 +0100

In this episode, co-hosts Eva Lantsoght, professor, and Rico Massa, PhD candidate, discuss various options for grants and scholarships for graduate studies. Listen to learn about options for funding graduate school in Canada, Belgium, the USA, the Netherlands - as well as their own experiences with various types of funding.

Please note: this episode originally aired in 2021. Although the hosts may reference events of that time, its insights remain timeless and useful for today's PhD students.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Lab work - PhD Talk

AcademicTransfer — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In this episode co-hosts Eva Lantsoght, civil engineering professor, and Rico Massa, PhD candidate in civil engineering, discuss lab work and experiments during your PhD. From planning in the lab, practical aspects of testing, and data processing.

Please note: this episode originally aired in 2021. Although the hosts may reference events of that time, its insights remain timeless and useful for today's PhD students.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

PhD timelines - PhD Talk

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0100

In this episode co-hosts Eva Lantsoght, civil engineering professor, and Rico Massa, PhD candidate in civil engineering, discuss the sometimes messy nature of the PhD timeline - from their own experience as compared to the "ideal" timeline. They also discuss additional requirements, as well as international differences.

Please note: this episode originally aired in 2020. Although the hosts may reference events of that time, its insights remain timeless and useful for today's PhD students.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

PhD position in the Netherlands
Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

How to write a research statement

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0100

See this link for a brilliant template for your research statement (at 11 minutes and 20 seconds)!

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Research Statement at 11:20 - View an example research statement at 11 min 20 sec in this webinar.
Events - AcademicTransfer - Find all our events

The fast lane: Netherlands Recruitment Day 2024

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0100

In today’s episode, we’re diving into an especially thrilling event for any researcher considering the Netherlands as their next career destination—the Netherlands Recruitment Day 2024! So whether you’re a PhD candidate, researcher, postdoc, or seasoned professor looking for a new challenge, get ready to mark March 23, 2024 in your calendar because this is an opportunity you surely don’t want to miss. Register for free: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/events/the-netherlands-recruitment-day-march-2024/

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Sign in to your profile - Optimize your personal profile on AcademicTransfer
Events - AcademicTransfer - Find all our events
Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Academia or Industry?

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Useful links for this episode:

(1) Resumes & Cover Letters for Student PhD Students Graduate. https://hwpi.harvard.edu/files/ocs/files/phd_resume_cover_letters.pdf.

(2) 20 Career-Worthy Industry Jobs for PhD Graduates | Indeed.com. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/industry-jobs-for-phd.

(3) PhD Student Career Planning Timeline - University of California, Santa Cruz. https://careers.ucsc.edu/grad/resources/phd.html.

(4) Industry scores higher than academia for job satisfaction - Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03567-3.

(5) Ten Simple Rules for Choosing between Industry and Academia. https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000388.

(6) The Tough Choice of a Life Scientist: Industry vs. Academia. https://www.jyi.org/2015-november/2017/3/22/the-tough-choice-of-a-life-scientist-industry-vs-academia.

(7) Industry vs Academia: Which Career Path is Right for You? - Graduate Blog. https://graduate.northeastern.edu/resources/working-in-industry-vs-academia/.

(8) Working in academia vs. industry: A guide to help you make the right .... https://researcher.life/blog/article/working-in-academia-vs-industry/.

(9) undefined. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000388.

(10) Career Navigator tool: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/career-navigator/

(11 bonus) Free Self-assessment: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/career-reflector/

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Sign in to your profile - Optimize your personal profile on AcademicTransfer
Events - AcademicTransfer - Find all our events
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.

How Dutch Academia is Embracing Diversity in Career Paths

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0100

The traditional approach in Dutch academia used to be pretty straightforward. Researchers were expected to split their time between research, teaching, and administrative duties. The emphasis, though, often leaned heavily towards research, particularly in terms of publications. But times are changing. Today, we're going to explore seven key considerations for those on the academic path in the Netherlands.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Sign in to your profile - Optimize your personal profile on AcademicTransfer
Events - AcademicTransfer - Find all our events
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

PhD, employee or student?

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Picture this: you're a budding researcher, and you've embarked on the exciting journey of pursuing a PhD. But hold on, are you a student or an employee? It turns out, in the Netherlands, it can be a bit of both!

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

PhD researcher: employee or student? - Blogpost by Pranav S. Kulkarni
Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Navigating our recruitment events

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Find all our recruitment events here: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/events/

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Events - AcademicTransfer - Find all our events
Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

4 important fields in your profile

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Go to https://www.academictransfer.com/en/account/profile/, to optimize your personal profile. Click the i-icon on that page for some interactive super tips!

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Sign in to your profile - Optimize your personal profile on AcademicTransfer
Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Information beyond the job opening

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Find Career tools and Career advice on AcademicTransfer:

Webinars
Q&A sessions
Events
Blog posts
Podcasts
Timeline posts
Career Navigator
Self Assessment
Career Buddy

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

5 ways to obtain a job

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Spouse programs and dual careers

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Take a headstart: use this link twice, to create an account for you, and one for your partner:

http://www.academictransfer.com/en/account/signup

We will release technology to match you up with recruiters in late summer 2023.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Job applications in The Netherlands

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 +0100

The blog post reads on this subject:

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/how-to-stand-out-as-an-international-applicant-for-an-academic-position-/

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/10-steps-to-find-a-job-after-your-phd-part-1/

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/blog/3-job-search-tips-keep-you-motivated/

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Find your supervisor

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 +0100

In this episode, we will discuss our tool "Find your supervisor", created in cooperation with GlobalCampus. The tool can be very helpful if you wish to find researchers with a strong affiliation with your own research.

Helpful links in this episode:

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/find-your-supervisor/

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Know thyself

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0100

Have you ever found yourself feeling lost in your career path? Are you unsure of your strengths, weaknesses, and preferred working style? Well, if you answered yes to either of those questions, then today's episode is for you.

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Finding the job of a lifetime

AcademicTransfer — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0100

In today’s episode, we'll be discussing why finding the job of a lifetime, especially in the field of research, can be difficult and what you can do to beat the system and find your dream job.

Finding the best job can be difficult and it's seldom that the right job is offered at the right time. So, why don't you take the steering wheel into your hands and start a more proactive approach? In this episode, I will explain to you how to do so!

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Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

The 5 do's and don'ts when applying for a job

AcademicTransfer — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:15:00 +0100

In Today's episode, we will be discussing the best practices for applicants when applying for a job opening, particularly for researchers such as PhDs, postdoctoral researchers, and assistant professors. In this episode, we will go over five do's and five don'ts to help you prepare a successful application.

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!

Pilot

AcademicTransfer — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:45:00 +0100

Listen to this short pilot episode and find out what career secrets we are going to share! Starting March 22 2023!

Overview of great starting points at our platform:

Academic jobs in the Netherlands - We have 100% coverage of the research jobs in The Netherlands, from PhD and postdoc, up to assistant- associate- and full professors at the 14 research universities, 7 university medical centres, and the research institutions from KNAW and NWO-I. We also provide relevant job openings for researchers in industry, government and universities of applied sciences.
Your career planner by AcademicTransfer - All free career services to guide you in taking the next career step as a researcher.
FactCards NL - FactCards brings you over 200 categorized facts and Q&A about doing research in, coming to, working in, studying in and living in The Netherlands.
Blog - AcademicTransfer - Find out tons of information regarding research careers in The Netherlands in over 150 dedicated blog posts!