CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD'S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-10-08 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Radboud University
Goal:
This series of workshops is aimed at clarifying career development for both international and Dutch PhD’s or postdocs at the beginning of their career. After the workshops they will have an action plan for career development and will be able to act upon this plan to take their career to the next level.
Content:
PhD’s and postdocs often face questions concerning career development – you have to prepare for the next step in your career, one that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. To be able to make progress, you may want some guidance. You need to know your strong and weak points. You need to understand the power of networking. You need an understanding of the job market in both academia and the profit sector. You should be aware of (international) employment opportunities.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to PhD and Postdoc candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Create an insight into personal and career goals;
Provide a systematic process for exploring career needs;
Focus on current position, desired goals, and unique personal resources;
Enhance practical career skills (in a global world);
Compare career options to formulate an action plan.

Course Language: English

CAREER GUIDANCE FOR PhD'S AND POSTDOCS (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-10-09 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

CIGL CONFERENCE 2024: “EMPLOYABILITY TRENDS WORTH DISCUSSING”
2024-10-15 09:00 - 10:30 (Europe/Athens) | Athens Conservatoire
Join Kate Moore & Nannette Ripmeester for their CIGL session about “Employability Trends Worth Discussing” on October 15th 2024, at 9:00 – 10:30 AM (8:00 – 9:30 AM CET) at the Athens Conservatoire in Greece.
More about the session:
“What are the trends worth discussing and knowing about in our field? What must we know to move our sector to the next level? In this highly interactive session two experts in this field quiz each other about trends and developments they’ve noticed and what is worth highlighting. The presenters have a wide overview of the field, spanning wide areas of expertise as well as geographical areas.”
The Forum’s Careers, Internships, and Global Learning (CIGL) conference scheduled on October 13-15th will focus on preparing future professionals through international internships, consulting projects, co-ops, community-engaged global learning, and other forms of globally-focused career preparation. This conference will encourage discussion and debate, incorporating insights from the host region and inspiration from participants. Innovative ideas and lingering questions are welcome! For more information on the CIGL conference, click here.

A Fireside Chat with NACE: Navigating Global Pathways of Higher Education, Labor Mobility, and Career Readiness
2024-10-15 15:30 - 16:15 (Europe/Athens)
Join Joshua Kahn, Ph.D. (Associate Director of Research and Public Policy, NACE), Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility & founder CareerProfessor.works), and moderator Melissa Comiskey (Executive Director of Internship Programming, IES Abroad and CIGL Conference Chair) for the Closing Plenary Panel of the CIGL Conference 2024 focused on “A Fireside Chat with NACE: Navigating Global Pathways of Higher Education, Labor Mobility, and Career Readiness” on the 15th of October 2024 at 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM (2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CET) at Athens, Greece.
About the Panel:
The Closing Plenary Panel will be a dynamic discussion on the intersection of higher education and labor mobility. During this closing plenary session, there will be discussions about where international careers, internships, and global learning fits in on a global scale in today’s competitive workforce.
Want to know more? Click here.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2024-10-22 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | TU Delft
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs. the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop in person on the TU Delft premises. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester

Tunghai University: "Preparing for the Global World of Work"
2024-10-29 12:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
Join Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for her session about “Preparing for the Global World of Work – a perspective from Europe and Canada” on October 29th, 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM, at Tunghai University in Taiwan.
About the session:
“The world of work is undergoing major shifts. This session will look at key trends impacting young people across the globe. Nannette Ripmeester will share the outcomes of research conducted in Europe (Erasmus+ projects) and Canada (funded by the Canadian government) to help us understand the impact of student mobility on skills. Understanding the importance of employability skills is critical for students as it will help to understand what skills will get them hired. However, it is also imperative for higher education institutions as it helps to understand study choice and student recommendation better. Based on a global data set of over 122,500 students, Nannette will showcase the importance of creating a ‘line of sight’ between education and future jobs. Return on investment (ROI) is fundamental for this generation of students, who make choices based on how well it prepares them for the (future) job market. Highlighting what other countries are doing in this respect is the stepping stone for a Q&A session between speaker and audience.”
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

CBIE2024: Beyond The Horizon
2024-11-06 09:45 - 10:04 (America/Halifax) | Westin Hotel and Shaw Centre
Join Katie Orr (Director, NSCC), Wendy Curtis (Dean of International Strategy, Partnerships, and Market Development, Fanshawe College) and Nannette Ripmeester (Director Expertise in Labour Mobility, Etio) for their CBIE session about Beyond the Horizon: Make Sure You Keep Listening to the Student Voice on November 6th, 09:45 AM to 10:04 AM, at the Westin Hotel and the Shaw Centre.
About the session:
“In this interactive session, globally benchmarked research data will be presented to understand how two institutions use data to ensure their strategies improve the student experience and their institution’s reputation. An analysis of student satisfaction, the importance of employability, and the strengths and weaknesses of both institutions, as compared to global and North American benchmarks, will be discussed. Two experienced SIOs will share their experiences of evidence-based improvements in international education. Presenters will then discuss how these survey results can help to inform quality assurance measures that are becoming increasingly important for Canadian colleges and universities.”
CBIE2024 is Canada’s International Education conference and will take place on 3-6 November 2024. This year’s conference will focus on innovation and recalibration in international education looking further into the future than ever before. The theme – Beyond The Horizon – underscores the commitment to convening IE practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders for collaborative and constructive dialogue and thought leadership that carefully considers students, campuses, communities, and role in the global landscape.
Interested in knowing more? Have a look here.

ONLINE WORKSHOP: CAREER GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES (DAY 1) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-11-12 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
During the three-day PhD Career Guidance workshops, one full-day and two half-day (virtual) workshop sessions aimed at international PhD candidates will help participants get a grip on their international career development and cultural differences in looking for work in the Netherlands and beyond.
The international workshop focuses the attention on strengths and possibilities and is aimed at bringing clarity to career development for non-Dutch PhD candidates. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond, and either within the Netherlands or elsewhere.
KEY LEARNINGS:
PhD candidates will work in interactive (virtual) sessions:

Creating an insight into personal and career goals
Providing a systematic process for exploring career needs
Focusing on the current position, desired destination, and unique personal resources (based on career interest, skills, values, and personal style)
Enhancing practical career skills (in a global world)
Comprehending the cultural differences that accompany looking for work in the Netherlands & beyond
Comparing career options for formulating an action plan

ONLINE WORKSHOP: CAREER GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES (DAY 2) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-11-19 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

GUIDANCE FOR DUTCH PHD CANDIDATES (DAY 1) -‘EEN PHD EN DAN? SOLLICITEREN, NETWERKEN, EN JE LOOPBAAN ONDER DE LOEP’| RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-11-21 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
PhD candidates often face questions around career development, which differ from the issues ‘regular’ university employees are confronted with. To be able to move ahead and to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world.
A (virtual) high-intensity workshop, delivered by Nannette Ripmeester, of two full days tailored to Dutch PhD candidates that provides participants with the necessary tools and tips to understand their career values and identify future career paths based on their interests and skills.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own action plan for their next career step. Most importantly, they will be able to act on that action plan and take their career towards the next level, either within academia or beyond. Delegates will feel empowered to look for work in their research field, inside and outside of the Netherlands.
Key Learnings:
At the end of the workshop, all participants will:

Have a clear picture of their main career values
Identify their strong personal & professional traits
Know how to ‘manage their reputation’ effectively
Feel more empowered to create a better fit between career decisions & personal goals
Gain a better understanding of what career options & opportunities they have with their PhD degree in academia, the corporate and/or the not-for-profit sector
Understand the differences in a research and professional job applications as well as get some of the basics regarding tailoring their job search to a specific work culture
Have improved their CV, their LinkedIn profile, their elevator pitch, and their interview skills
Comprehend the cultural differences that accompany looking for work across the globe

Course Language: Dutch

GUIDANCE FOR DUTCH PHD CANDIDATES (DAY 2) -‘EEN PHD EN DAN? SOLLICITEREN, NETWERKEN, EN JE LOOPBAAN ONDER DE LOEP’| RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-11-22 09:15 - 17:15 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

ONLINE WORKSHOP: CAREER GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES (DAY 3) | RADBOUD UNIVERSITY
2024-11-26 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: ‘LOOKING FOR WORK IN THE NETHERLANDS’ FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD CANDIDATES | TU DELFT
2024-12-03 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Online
International PhD candidates looking for a job in the Netherlands often face questions around career development to prepare for their next career step, a step that is not necessarily taking place in the academic world. This one-day workshop aims to deliver insights into balancing your career values with your career goals. What job opportunities offer academia vs the profit sector in the Netherlands? What questions are raised during a job interview? What makes a Dutch employer tick? And what makes an international PhD candidate outstanding?
The Graduate School has chosen to deliver this workshop online. Stay connected, stay positive, and prepare for the future.
Lecturer: Nannette Ripmeester
