Faculty HR Services Mari Svahn and Helena Knuuttila 1.6.2016 HR’s support for Doctoral Candidates Preparing doctoral candidates for working life Faculty HR Services Mari Svahn and Helena Knuuttila 1.6.2016

Changes in academic careers The Aalto University academic career system differs in many ways from the practices in the former universities. International competitive recruiting for all academic positions After PhD degree, researchers cannot automatically continue in postdoctoral positions at Aalto University The actual career systems apply only for professors and lecturers Other researcher positions are mainly for supporting development of academic competence (fixed term) such as Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Fellow Staff Scientist and Senior Scientist are positions for academics focusing on specialized tasks in research and/or artistic work. Typically these positions are connected to the use and development of research infrastructures and complex research equipment or support the main academic faculty through their specialist expertise in methodology or other areas.

Aalto University academic titles

Need for career support How to be prepared for the future Support needed for recognition of own strengths and development areas, awareness of transferable skills career planning – academic vs. industry and other possibilities Practical rehearsals How to compile a good customized CV and cover letter How to prepare for interviews

Actors that offer support for doctoral candidates Research and Innovation Services, RIS Doctoral education development and quality: strategic measures Project Services (e.g. support for funding process and commercialization, trainings) Mentoring program Career Services Networking through alumni network and corporate relations Doctoral Candidate RIS LES HRS Other services Other services: Communications Media communications Campus Services Facility services Finance Support for funding process Aallon-huiput Supervising Professor Academic Management Thesis Advisor Learning Services, LES Support for development and implementation of doctoral programmes Services for individual doctoral students Student services for international doctoral students Learning Center Electronical dissertations Data bases HR Services, HRS Employee services Career planning support (e.g. CV clinic, job searching support, career coaching, mentoring) Support for supervising professors (e.g. template for development discussions) Frame for orientation and competence development support

Manage performance and reward Develop, engage and motivate HR services for doctoral candidates based on their employment life cycle Early support and caring Wellbeing tools Sports facilities Occupational health care Insurance coverage End of employment Letter of recommendation Attract and recruit Ensure smooth start Manage performance and reward Develop, engage and motivate Take care of wellbeing Support transition Development discussions Salary discussions Other benefits On-boarding Employment issues Recruitment process Employment contract Help with working facilities Frame for professional development Building career awareness to ensure employability Support for mobility: For outgoing and incoming staff International assignments Career planning support 13.11.2018

Strategic Competences for Doctoral Candidates Research and/or artistic merits Teaching competence Successful doctoral degree and employment after graduation Theoretical studies according to degree requirements Development discussion Career planning Competence development International experience

Career planning support by HR for doctoral candidates   CAREER COACHING Personal or group meetings with coach (4-6 meetings) Goal Purpose of career counseling in personal level is to help the participant to consider deeply and realistically what he/she wants from his/her career. The goal is also to clarify the short and long term career goals of the participants. Coaching process includes e.g. clarification of personal strengths and career targets, building a career vision and making an action plan. CAREER PLANNING SUPPORT The purpose of support is to open new vistas into the various career options and give concrete help for career planning. Goal Support for defining skills, abilities, strenghts Communicating and marketing of competences Reflection on different career possibilities Workshops on customized CV and application, and enhancement of interview skills in practice Entrepreneurship opportunities MENTORING PROGRAMME Mentoring for the personnel is aimed e.g. to support the actor in his/her career planning.  International experience PhD Entrepreneur Research institutes Companies Academic career Doctoral candidate WELLBEING SUPPORT Early prevention of problems by offering services which help well-being and coping. Services include e.g. support from supervisors, wellbeing tools, competence development possibilities, occupational health care services (only for employees).

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