Master your PhD Application

Have you found the PhD position of your dreams? Are you now ready to apply to this position?

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Hundreds of candidates typically apply to an open PhD position.

Yes, hundreds.

What does this mean?

Your application doesn’t just need to be good; it must be impeccable. A finely tailored resume and a masterfully crafted cover letter are not optional – they are simply essential. Under-preparation is a luxury you cannot afford as it sets you on a fast track to being overshadowed by competitors.

Do you want to get invited to an interview and secure your dream PhD position?

Then this course is for you!

Thes course is composed of two parts:

Part #1: Nail Your Resume and CV, and

Part #2: Craft a Winning Cover Letter.

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Included in this course:

* In-depth video lectures, providing over 150 minutes of insightful content;

* Real-world examples from my own academic journey to give you concrete examples – showing you what to do and what not to do;

* Supplementary resources that will make your PhD job hunt much easier, including templates for Resume, cover letter, and application email, with detailed explications.

* Your questions personally answered via email.

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Your lecturer:

Your lecturer for this course is Dr. Isabelle Kohler, founder and CEO of NextMinds, and Assistant Professor at the VU Amsterdam (The Netherlands). Dr. Kohler has more than 15 years of experience in academia, including >12 years of teaching. She has supervised and mentored a multitude of undergraduates and PhD students, and served on several hiring committees. Every week, she receives dozens of applications from prospective PhD candidates. This course encapsulates the wealth of knowledge she has accumulated over the last 15 years. She shares with you all her knowledge and incredibly useful tips.

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Course content:

With the course “Master Your PhD Application”, equip yourself with the essential tools and insights to:

* Meet and exceed your PI’s expectations with finely-tuned application documents,

* Stand out with professionally crafted resumes and academic CVs (templates included),

* Craft compelling cover letters and applications emails (templates and detailed explanations provided),

* Capture your PI’s attention and prompt a positive response,

* Avoid common pitfalls that derail over 95% of PhD applications, and

* Dramatically boost your odds of landing an interview invitation and secure your dream position.