Is this course right for me?

Target Audience: Research staff who are looking to take next steps in their career

This is a live in-person event.

Are you a research professional ready to explore new horizons, but unsure how to translate your academic experience into a new career path? This engaging workshop will help you understand your strengths, values, and interests, guiding you to craft a professional identity that stands out in the job market. 

Designed with researchers in mind, this workshop will empower you with practical tools to navigate your career transition confidently. Through interactive activities, self-reflection exercises, and peer feedback, you'll uncover your unique transferable skills and learn how to communicate them effectively to potential employers. You'll also think about types of work environments where you can thrive, ensuring you pursue opportunities that align with who you are and what you enjoy. 

Course Outcomes/Objectives;

By the end of this workshop, you will: 

• Have a clearer understanding of your core values, strengths, and interests. 

• Identify and articulate your transferable skills, making you more competitive in diverse fields. 

• Recognise the tasks and responsibilities that energise and motivate you. 

• Define the ideal work environment and company culture that suits your personal and professional goals. 

Get ready to take control of your career path and position yourself as an attractive candidate in today’s evolving job market. 

Accessibility;

We are committed to ensuring our events and courses are accessible to all staff: 

For online activity: 

• The session will take place on  Zoom, 

• Auto-captions will be enabled  

• There will be audience participation  

• You are asked to keep your camera on  

•  You are asked to attend the whole session  

•  There will be several breaks throughout the session  

• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.  

• Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements  

Cancellation Policy 

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking. 

Prerequisites