We provide advice in personal meetings, via email and by telephone/ video call. Inquiries are, of course, treated confidentially. If necessary, we will refer you to relevant experts within and outside the university. Examples for how a personal consultation can be useful:
- Taking stock of your own career portfolio & planning next steps
- Effectively designing job search & application processes
- Developing strategies to create a supportive environment (i.e. mentors, communication with superiors, teamwork)
- Gaining confidence in new professional roles (i.e. leadership role, independent researcher)
- Financing one's own research
- Time management, compatibility of career & personal well-being
- Networking with key people & targeted information provision
- ...and much more!
The PostDoc Office offers a limited contingent of sessions with professional coaches (up to two sessions per person). Possible areas where coaching can help:
- professional development,
- strategic career planning,
- negotiations,
- job applications,
- drawing professional boundaries,
- overcoming challenges or conflicts,
- working on leadership and team style,
- resilience/well-being.
If you are interested in any of these topics, you can apply via postdoc@uni-graz.at. If budget is available, we will confirm your spot, send you a list of coaches, and you can schedule the appointment on your own. We do not share information about researchers who use coaching with third parties. After coaching, we will send you a brief satisfaction questionnaire to ensure that we are providing quality services on an ongoing basis.