Career development
Keeping sight of your professional development and the next steps in your career is crucial already during your doctoral studies. The higher education institutions in Hamburg can help you hone your professional skills and acquire key competencies to prepare you for a career in university research and beyond, in academic management, industry, or society. You will receive professional support for your individual career planning and qualification strategy in workshops, interactive sessions, and career counseling.
Tips and recommendations
- The HRA course platform lists all of the interdisciplinary qualifications offered at Hamburg’s higher education institutions by target group. The listed courses are available to all HRA users.
- Are you interested in a career outside academia? HR Development at Universität Hamburg (UHH) provides information on a variety of career options outside academia. Preliminary information is also available from Academics. (Links in German only)
- Trade fairs, e.g., Stellenwerk Hamburg’s career fair, can provide useful stimulus. For an overview of international career fairs for doctoral and early career researchers, please see the Research in Germany website. (Links in German only)