Panel discussion (diverse panels on career topics)

Abstract

Students have the opportunity to watch a panel discussion moderated by the ETH CC, and where 4-5 representatives of ET CC partnering firms discuss a career specific topic. At the end of the event, students have the opportunity to network and interact directly with the company reps during an apéro.

Learning Objectives

After participating in one of these panels students should have a better understanding of the specific career development topic discussed during the panel (e.g. things to do and not to do when writing a CV, going to an interview; or the differences between research in academia and industry, etc). Ideally, they should also have more information on hand to make a more considered decision regarding their job search strategy. Additionally, thanks to the networking opportunity created by these events, students will have a better understanding of the job market, incl. having a better understanding what a specific company does and the types of jobs that they offer, which skills and competencies are required by them. Also, they will have practiced their self-presentation and communication skills and gauge their impact on a future potential employer.

Content

Students have the opportunity to watch a panel discussion moderated by the ETH CC, and where 4-5 representatives of ET CC partnering firms discuss a career specific topic. The panel starts off with an introduction to the panelists, then the faciliator asks relevant questions to the panelist. Topics of the panel are diverse (e.g. Do's and Don't in your Application Process, Career Misconceptions, Research in Academia or Industry?, Which job entry path is best for me,....). At then end of the panel discussion, each panelist gives one of their favorite tips to the audience. Then there is a brief Q&A (open micro). At the end of the event, students have the opportunity to network and interact directly with the company reps during an apéro.

Comment

BSc 5th Semester, MSc and Dr.Sc.