Training for higher education and research

Supporting PhD candidates and thesis supervisors at your institution

Doctoral schools, universities and research organizations: ABG works with you to design professional development modules for your PhD candidates and early-career PhD holders, aligned with your doctoral training offer, in short formats or as tailored programs.

We also support thesis supervisors and research leaders, with training focused on doctoral project supervision and research management. Sessions are delivered in-house, scheduled to suit your needs, and led by PhD holders and former researchers with in-depth knowledge of the higher education and research ecosystem.

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Understanding your environment

AvanThèse® PhD or not PhD ?

To do a PhD or not to do a PhD? That is the question — and it is best to have the answer before making a three-year commitment or giving up due…

Successfully navigating your PhD

The doctorate is a marathon, and pacing the first few kilometres well is key to success. For new PhD candidates, gaining a sound understanding of their environment and objectives, and of the…

Exploring career opportunities open to PhDs

Many PhD holders initially consider an academic career Yet many other opportunities are open to them. The private and public sectors, the nonprofit and international organisations are all significant sources of employment…

Preparing your international mobility

PhD candidates and holders whose professional activities are inherently international are strongly encouraged to gain experience abroad. This type of mobility offers a broad perspective and fosters valuable skills, representing a significant…

Meeting with professionals and networking to optimize your job search

At every stage of a career, and whatever the objective, networking is an essential tool for expanding your opportunities and approaching them professionally.There are explicit and unspoken rules of networking that you…

Develop your skills

A project management toolkit for early-career researchers

When starting a PhD or leading a first postdoctoral research project, it is important to consider every aspect of the project, from the start till the defense or publication. Conducting research has…

Boosting your career through professional social networks

Why be visible online? How should you tend to your digital reputation? How can you broaden and maintain a network that genuinely serves your career plan? Professional social networks are now indispensable…

COMPOSING, ORGANIZING AND WRITING YOUR PHD THESIS (IN FRANCE)

The phase of actually writing the PhD thesis is one that many doctoral candidates fear for a variety of reasons: inadequate knowledge of the explicit and implicit rules, apprehensions about the very…

Supervision of a doctoral candidate

Lasting from one to three days, ABG’s supervision trainings give considerable prominence to discussion between supervisors and to concrete role-play. Rather than presenting a catalogue of management tools, the training focuses on…

Developing intercultural competences for professional settings

Researchers are constantly adapting to different cultures and professional contexts, whether within laboratories, facing international collaborators or during scientific stays abroad. Language difficulties and cultural differences can play an important role in…

Research team management

Assembling a team and making it work is a crucial challenge for new team leaders. The scientific value of the research being carried out attracts good candidates, but it is the team…

knowing yourself

Building and showcasing your skills profile with docpro

During the recruitment process, PhD candidates and holders are called upon to showcase their research experience and skills. It is therefore essential that they take a step back and learn to identify…

designing your career plan

In the course of their careers, PhD holders — like most professionals in senior roles — will face numerous choices in order to progress. Having a career plan is invaluable in guiding…

Marketing your skills and your professional research experience

During the recruitment process, PhD holders have the opportunity to talk about their research experience. To ensure that their presentation is pertinent, easy to understand and effective, PhD holders must first have…

getting ready for recruitment

Writing an effective application: CV and cover letter (for non-academic sector)

The recruitment process requires candidates to communicate their background, experience and skills in various forms, notably the CV and the cover letter. These documents must be representative of their author and answer…

Practicing for recruitment interviews (in industry)

The stakes of a recruitment interview are high both for the candidate and for the recruiter. It is essential to prepare for this specific step to be able to approach it with…

Using storytelling to showcase your achievements

“Tell me about one of your successes.” ‘What are you proud of?’ “You say you are perseverant – tell me more.” Recruiters regularly ask these and similar questions during interviews. Coming across…

Crafting your three-minute professional pitch

Speaking about oneself does not always come naturally to PhD candidates, and improvisation can prove risky depending on the context: first impressions are formed in the very first few moments.A well-crafted pitch…

Professional identity, networking & CVs on line

Amid conflicting expectations, the growing number of digital tools and the uncertainty surrounding the “hidden job market”, building a career plan has become increasingly complex for PhD candidates and PhD graduates.This training…

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