Jobhunting beyond academia – Getting your new job easier, faster and better-paid thanks to social media

Your Future After Your PhD

Are you a PhD candidate wondering about your career options in industry? Which paths are open to you, and how can you best showcase your skills?

In our interactive Career Workshop, you will learn:
✅ Strategies for successful job applications and research techniques
✅ How industries select candidates and what they are looking for
✅ How to use social media to advance your career – LinkedIn and other platforms can be powerful tools for networking and job hunting

Take this opportunity to gain practical advice, explore career opportunities beyond academia, and prepare effectively as well as hands-on for your next career step.

With 20 years of experience hiring people across five countries, Yvonne Brockhaus has helped hundreds of Max-Planck-Scientists at over 20 MPIs to find and get their dream job. As a seasoned HR expert she offers deep insights into industry recruitment. As someone married to a scientist, Yvonne uniquely bridges academia and industry, offering valuable perspective, always in a fun and entertaining way. This is what her participants say about her:

"After experiencing Yvonne Brockhaus' engaging teaching style during the MPG Career Games Week, I eagerly joined her two-day online workshop. Her ability to transform knowledge into a fun, interactive format made learning feel like a game rather than a dry lecture. The experience was a refreshing break from everyday life, offering valuable skill development and a new perspective. This won't be my last workshop with her!”
Registration will open on Nov 4th, 2025, through the LMS in MAX.