ECTS: 1
Total online hours: 8
Course delivered by: Emilia Paone and UniConNet members: Rosaria Cercola, Giulio Pota, Francesca Coraggio
UniConNet is a network of young professionals that supports undergraduate and PhD students in navigating their transition to the job market by sharing personal and professional experiences. The seminar series offered by UniConNet is designed to equip PhD students with transferable skills essential for their professional growth and career development.
The series consists of four seminars, each lasting two hours, delivered in a virtual classroom setting and designed to foster direct interaction between facilitators and participants. The seminars adopt a highly practical approach, providing participants with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully enter the job market.
The topics covered include CV development, cover letter writing, job interview preparation and the enhancement of transferable skills.
The program is structured to provide concrete and actionable competencies in the following areas:
1. Building an effective CV
• Different CV formats and purposes
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Interactive exercises
2. Writing an effective cover letter
• Writing strategies and best practices
• Key elements of a successful application
3. Preparing for job interviews
• Interview preparation strategies
• Managing the interview and responding effectively
• Post-interview self-assessment and performance evaluation
4. Skills assessment
• The most in-demand soft skills
• How to highlight them in a CV
• Practical examples and data to demonstrate their relevance