Non-academic career

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According to statistics, only about one third of PhD holders still have an academic position five years after their PhD (Dubach et al., 2017, p.76). UNIL has taken this reality into account in its policies concerning young researchers, by developing at the Graduate Campus workshops and careers advice to support transition to the non-academic job market.

 

While this transition is not always easy for PhD holders, it can be particularly hard for women, who testify to having more difficulties finding an adequately qualified job and who continue to be a minority in leading positions (Koller & Meffre, 2010, p. 44 et 50).

 

In addition to this vertical segregation, horizontal segregation also prevails, as women researchers remain widely under-represented in some sectors of activity (SHE Figures, 2015, p.71). While networking is one of the main ways for recruitment and career advancement, outside academia women also generally are less integrated into networks of socialization and benefit from fewer informal support opportunities than men.

 

While UNIL has little power over the discriminations that might explain gender inequalities in the non-academic professional sphere (Dubach et al., 2017, p.60), it can nevertheless support female researchers in their professional transition by offering them tools, training and networking opportunities. That is what PROWD Non-academic career proposes.

 

With a particular emphasis on the specific issues and difficulties women may encounter in their careers, PROWD Non-academic career complements the workshops and activities offered by the Graduate Campus, which PROWD participants are encouraged to follow as well:

  • Applications for non-academic opportunities
  • Your Professional Profile: TRIMA
  • Networking, online profiles, and exploring the alternatives
  • Career cafés

2020-2021 Programme (subject to adjustments)

Programme kick-off event & Workshop Pushing Back Against Everyday Sexism

Date and time: October 10th 2022, 12.00 to 5.30

 

After the launching event and a commun lunch, the participants in both tracks of PROWD will follow the workshop “Pushing back against everyday sexism,” led by Siara Isaac, teaching advisor at the EPFL Teaching Support Center trainer.

 

Language 

The official part of the event will take place in French. The workshop will be given in English, the participants are free to speak French or English, as preferred.

 

Workshop description

Workshop "Chemin de vie et choix de carrière"

Date and time : December 17th  2020, 9 to 5pm

 

Description

Cet atelier s’adresse aux chercheuses qui se questionnent sur leur choix de carrière. L’avenir sera-t-il académique ou est-ce que la question d’un choix non-académique se pose ? Inspiré des « pratiques narratives », l’atelier permettra aux participantes, au travers de la métaphore du voyage, d’aller à la rencontre de leurs histoires individuelles, de prendre du recul par rapport à leur parcours personnel et professionnel afin de choisir sereinement la meilleure option d’avenir. Elles seront amenées à prendre conscience de leurs histoires de succès, des personnes qui ont joué un rôle clé et des expériences qui ont été décisives, tout en esquissant des voies pertinentes pour leur futur. Elles seront invitées à partager leur histoire professionnelle et se questionner sur leurs forces et leurs freins, mais aussi à prendre conscience de leur sentiment de légitimité en vue de leurs futures activités.


Contenu 

  • Percevoir le sens de sa trajectoire personnelle qui nous conduit vers une carrière académique ou vers d’autres choix professionnels
  • Prendre conscience de sa légitimité́
  • S’approprier son potentiel, ses forces et ses ressources à mettre au service de ses projets
  • Partager oralement son parcours face à un public 

Intervenante 

Florence Hügi, formatrice d’adultes et coach narrative certifiée

 

Langue  

L’atelier sera donné en français. Les participantes pourront s’exprimer en français ou en anglais selon leur préférence.

 

Worshop description

Workshop "Paths to well-being"

Date and schedule : January 12th and 19th 2023, 12.00-2pm

 

Description

Given that the pursuit of well-being is fundamental, what should we do to be happier? We will explore this question in two meetings: session 1 will be devoted to understanding the foundations of well-being and how to enhance personal well-being; session 2 will focus on career well-being, including discussions on the idiosyncrasies of academia (e.g., completing a PhD or PostDoc, academic career, etc.) and burnout.

You will soon discover that well-being can be learned but that it is necessary to invest some effort towards its achievement. We will thus complete several exercises and surveys that will tap into different aspects of well-being and are meant to give you a broad overview of possible ways to enhance well-being so that you can identify your preferred interventions and the best ways to apply them. At the end of the workshop you will be armed with a well-being toolbox that you can consult and apply whenever you need.

 

Preparation

Please complete this survey before the first session:
https://ulausannebusiness.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1YehQpOHB8apcxv

 

 

Trainer

Francine Petersen, associate professor in the Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business and Economics, UNIL, specializing in consumer psychology and behavior, with a focus on emotions and well-being.

 

Language

The presentations and slides will be in English. Participants can speak in English or French as preferred.  
 

Workshop Description

Workshop"Pitching myself for industry" (optional for the academic-track)

Date and schedule : February 2rd (on site) and February 21nd (online) 2023, 9:30-5pm

Description

Bridging the gap from academia to industry requires adapting our frame of mind, our discourse and our posture to a new and sometimes unfamiliar audience. We will together build your road map for change from academia to industry exploring your CV, your letter of motivation and your “pitch”.

In this two-day experiential workshop, we will together build your road map for change from academia to industry and work together on your “pitch”, your CV and your letter of motivation.

Trainer

Romaine Johnstone, certified executive coach, facilitator, and trainer. VP of the Professional Women’s Network PWN Paris.

Language  

The workshop will be held in English. Participants can express themselves either in French or English depending on their preference.

 

 

Workshop Description

Workshop "Affirmation de soi et positionnement au travail"

Date and schedule : February 3rd, 9:00am-5pm

Contenu

Faire sa place, oser s’affirmer, prendre de nouvelles responsabilités, diriger des équipes, rendre visibles ses compétences, ses réalisations et ses ambitions avec authenticité, sont des enjeux qui font appel à l’affirmation de soi et au leadership.

Être femme et leader, cela se construit, parfois en déconstruisant certaines certitudes, croyances et/ou habitudes ancrées et en prenant conscience de l’impact du genre et des stéréotypes de sexe dans le développement de sa posture (de celles des autres).
 

Préparation

Identifier 2 à 3 situations professionnelles vécues récentes (moins d’un an) pour lesquelles plus d’affirmation de soi aurait été bénéfique selon vous.
 

Trainer

Sigolène Chavane, consultante et coach Artemia Executive, co-fondatrice du cabinet expert sur les questions d’égalité femmes/hommes dans le monde du travai

 

Language

The workshop will be given in French. The participants can express themselves mainly in French, or in English if needed. The programme coordinator (Roxane Roduit) will take care of the translation.

 

 

Workshop Description

Coaching individuel

Dates and schedule : April-mai 2021

 

Description 

As a follow up to the “Pitching myself for industry” workshop, participants will have one 60-minute individual coaching session in order to build on their thinking and develop the tools introduced during the workshop. Participants who would like to take additional individual coaching sessions (at their expense) will benefit from a preferential rate.

 

Coach 

Romaine Johnstone, Florence Hügi

Language

 

Participants are free to speak in French or English.

Worshop Créer le lien : le réseautage et la carrière & Programme closing event

Date and schedule: May 10th 2023

The workshop "Making the Connection: Networking and Career" (1-5pm) will be followed by the closing event of the programme and an aperitif. Previous participants will also be invited to the closing event and will have the opportunity to exchange with the participants of the 4th edition.
 

Worshop content

Il est largement admis que le réseautage est un élément vital du développement professionnel et qu'il est essentiel pour une carrière dans la recherche académique ou au-delà de l'université. Mais cela peut représenter un défi pour beaucoup.

Comment établir au mieux un lien avec les autres, en personne et en ligne ? Quel impact cela peut-il avoir sur nos carrières, que ce soit dans la recherche ou ailleurs ? Comment maintenir l'authenticité tout en sortant de nos zones de confort personnelles ?

Dans cet atelier pratique et hautement interactif, nous explorerons les avantages et les techniques du réseautage pour le développement professionnel. Nous examinerons les compétences nécessaires pour s'engager avec d'autres personnes dans différents environnements tels que le colloque scientifique, l'entretien informatif en dehors du milieu universitaire ou sur les réseaux professionnels en ligne.

Les participantes travailleront sur leurs présentations personnelles verbales et écrites, en trouvant les mots et le ton appropriés aux différentes circonstances.

 

Trainer

Verity Elston, Co-directrice Graduate Campus, Développement professionnel et carrières

 

Language

The official part and the workshop will be held in French, participants can express themselves in French or English according to their preference.

 

Workshop description

Other events (optional)

Other shorter events (lunch-time workshops, informal meetings, etc.) will be organized based on participants’ demands and interests, on topics such as work/life balance, dual careers, self-marketing, etc.

 

More information on these events will follow.

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