coaching for researchers

coaching for researchers

You are a PhD holder, post-doctoral fellow or assistant professor at a university or research institute. You are planning to leave academia - or need to do so - and would like to move into a job in the private sector or the public sector.

You may be asking yourself the following questions:

  • How can I make a successful transition from academic research to a job in industry or government?

  • What are my chances of finding a job in Switzerland, and how can I access relevant positions?

  • How do I apply for a job outside university?

  • How do I structure a suitable CV or cover letter?

  • How can I prepare for a job interview?

  • As a foreigner, how can I understand local customs, the Swiss professional landscape and employers’ expectations?

Our coaching.myScience approach

The myScience team offers personalized support designed specifically for researchers and highly qualified individuals.

The aim is to provide you with the information and advice you need quickly, without wasting time on lengthy or standardized training courses.

Our experience shows that one hour of focused discussion is often enough
We also offer you the opportunity to send us your application documents (CV, covering letter, etc.) for review and specific suggestions.

Target audience

Researchers at all stages: master’s students, PhD students, postdocs, lecturers, or any academic profile wishing to reorient themselves.

Possible topics

You choose the topics according to your needs: we provide you with targeted answers.

Examples:

  • Identifying your skills: what are your strengths? What experience can you draw on?

  • Market knowledge: where to look? how to identify relevant positions?

  • Application: is the CV readable and convincing? is the cover letter clear? what should be included (photo, letters of recommendation, publications, etc.)?

  • Interview preparation: what questions are frequently asked? how to answer them? how to introduce yourself? how to discuss salary?

Our services

Service Duration Price (CHF)

Individual coaching 1h interview + preparation 440.-
CV review and advice 240.-

All prices include preparation, exchanges and taxes.

We also offer group workshops on request. Contact us for a personalized offer (free of charge).

Languages

Interviews in French, German or English, according to your preference.

Location

Scimetrica Sàrl
Hardeggerstrasse 6
CH-3008 Bern

  • By public transport: from Bern train station, take bus no. 17 in the direction of Köniz Weiermatt, stop at Hardegg-Vidmar.

  • By car: freeway exit Bern-Bümpliz. Blue zone parking spaces are available in front of the building.

Dates

Interviews by appointment on weekdays, subject to availability.

Conditions

  • Payment in cash in advance or immediately after the meeting
  • All participant data is treated as strictly confidential

Coaching.myScience customers

CUSO (Skills workshop: A career in Switzerland - as a foreign PhD), University of Berne, University of Basel (workshop Beyond the PhD - Plan and Prepare).

Interested? Any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us here.

Feedback

  • "I’m over my first working week in Switzerland. I got a job at company X as a simulation engineer, simulating gas turbines. We’ll live in city X, we get the keys next week. Thanks for all your help in this!"
  • "I would like to thank you once again for consulting. It really opened my eyes about job possibilities, the qualities I should emphasize and job application procedures."
  • "Ich wollte Ihnen mitteilen, dass ich eine neue Stelle gefunden habe! Ich dachte, ich teile es Ihnen kurz mit, da mir unser Gespräch im Herbst wirklich sehr viel gebracht hat!"
  • "The person who gave the course is a very professional personal coach. I enjoyed her clear and easy-to-understand style of explaining things. Thank you! That was really useful."
  • "Very useful and informative. I would definitely recommend it to other colleagues to attend it in the future. I am very glad to have attended this course."
  • "Mastery of the academic world and industry and can give relevant and adapted advice. Dynamic, pleasant and available."