Networking, Personal Branding and Self-presentation
Networking, Personal Branding and Self-presentation
To build a well-functioning network is a vital component in planning a science career. Many highly qualified scientists have taken a route to build their career that has been arduous and lonely. This module explores methods of easier career development, by the strategic use of networking.Whether planning a career in the scientific or commercial world the need for self-financing projects is increasingly important. This seminar provides an overview of the structure of networking - the strengths and weaknesses of working in networks and allows for an opportunity to optimise your own networking activity and strategies for acquisition.
Content
- The purpose of a network
- Construction and maintenance of a co-operation network (or research group)
- Strategic co-operation within the scientific community (universities and non-university research institutions), businesses and organizations
- Typical problems in networks
- Use of online and face-to-face networks
- Formal and informal networks in the scientific community
- Overview of funding and external funding
- Fundamentals of successful acquisition