Self-Assessment
‘What can I do?’ vs ‘What do I want to do?’
‘Which jobs can I apply for with my background in X, or which companies are looking for this background?’ is a question that comes up in career counseling every now and then. Clearly, having to find a job that fits is a big choice. What makes it even harder, is that many competencies that are important requirements for a future job are just taken for granted in academia.
Competencies our partner companies are looking for
How can you prepare for your next career step already during your PhD or postdoc time? Which skills are necessary and sought-after, and can you increase your chances by signing up for a relevant course? We asked the partner companies and collaborators of the PSI Career Center and the CONNECT program what they are looking for – and wrote this compilation based on inputs by ABB, APP, Axpo, Bain, cross-ING, Dectris, DETEC, Hilti, McKinsey, Sensirion, VDL and ZEISS
Self-analysis - fascinating instrument or tool by the devil?
While we ask ourselves every now and then whether we are still happy in our private lives, we often hesitate to do the same in our professional lives. Why this should be necessary?
Taking the time to assess your own professional situation is very valuable. Especially because nowadays a career is almost never straightforward, it is often helpful to be aware of certain points.