Professional Career Preparation

You are deep into your PhD and starting to think about what comes next. You know you have developed valuable skills — but translating that into a career strategy, a strong CV, or a confident interview feels like a different challenge entirely.

This course was designed for exactly that moment. It gives you the tools, structure, and practical exercises to take ownership of your next career steps — at your own pace, alongside a cohort of fellow doctoral researchers doing the same.

Note: This course is open to PhD students enrolled at the participating universities*. If places remain after PhD student registration closes, they will be offered to postdoctoral researchers.

*Linköping University, Linnaeus University, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Umeå University, University of Gothenburg

The course is structured into five sequential modules:

1. Discover.Me
Identify your transferable skills, values, and motivators — and use them to find career directions that are a genuine fit for you.

2. Connect.Me
Build a professional LinkedIn profile and develop authentic networking strategies that open doors to opportunities.

3. Apply.Me
Transform your academic CV into an industry-standard CV that speaks directly to non-academic employers

4. Interview.Me
Prepare for and perform confidently across all stages of the industry interview process — from screening to final round.

5. Launch.Me
Evaluate job offers, negotiate your compensation, and start your new role with confidence and clarity.

The course is fully online and self-paced — you work through the video lessons, exercises, and workbooks in your own time, around your existing commitments.

All participants start and finish together. There are two mandatory sessions and one optional session:

• Intro meeting — 19 October 2026, 10:00–11:00 (online)
   All registered students join together to kick off the course.
   
• Mid-course check-in — 6 November 2026, 13:00–14:30 (online)
  An optional session at the halfway point — bring your questions, connect with fellow participants from all five universities, 
  and expand your network.
   
• Close-off meeting — 29 November 2026, 10:00–11:00 (online)
  Mandatory for certificate eligibility. We close the course together and celebrate your progress.

Everyone who successfully completes the course receives an official certificate of completion issued by Alma.Me.

The course is accredited at 1.5 ECTS at Karolinska Institutet. If you study at another university, you are encouraged to present your certificate to your doctoral office or study administrator and request equivalent credit recognition.

Register via this form no later than August 15, 2026.

REGISTRATION FORM

For general information please contact euraxess@liu.se
For information about accreditation at your university, contact your supervisor or office for doctoral studies.