Career Next Steps Jumpstart: Unlock Your Actions - 3rd Edition

10 March 2026 | Meeting room A, i3S, Porto

Do you want to think about your next career step but struggle to find the time? As researchers, your days are packed with experiments, papers, and deadlines—leaving little room to explore what’s next. In this one-day workshop, we’ll navigate the key steps to start planning your next move. Through interactive sessions, exercises, and practical guidance, you’ll gain clarity on your transferable skills, explore career options, and develop a concrete action plan to move forward.

Organizers: i3S Career Development Unit
Target Audience: i3S PhD students and postdocs.
Course format: strictly in person/ classroom.
Duration: approx. 6 hours plus 1 hour pre-work
Registration open for i3S members only.

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Trainer: Paula López Pérez, i3S Career Development Unit

9:30 – 9:45 | Welcome & Introduction

9:45 – 11:00 | Session 1: Recognizing Your Skills, Interests & Values

11:00 – 11:15 | Break

11:15 – 13:00 | Session 2: Exploring Career Options & Strategic Planning

13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:10 | Session 3: Job Search Basics, Applications & Personal Branding.

15:10 – 15:25 | Break

15:25 – 16:45 | Session 4: Career Planning & Next Steps

16:45 – 17:00 | Wrap-Up & Closing

Selection Criteria and Registration: i3S Postdocs and PhD students in the 3rd and 4th year.

Registration is open for i3S members only.

Limited places | Pre-registration open until February 25th

The pre-registration link will be disseminated by email.

Please note that your pre-registration does not confirm that you have been selected for the course.

It is expected that you are available for the full duration of the workshop. If you do not have full availability on the day of the event, please consider registering for future opportunities. No-shows or cancellations with less than one week's notice, without a justified reason, will be taken into consideration for future registrations to Career Development Unit activities.

More information:
Advanced Training Unit | E-mail: training@i3s.up.pt | Tel: +351 226 074 900