How to Network When You Hate Networking
For: MSc, PhDs & Postdocs
For many scientists, traditional networking feels like an uncomfortable performance. Yet the data is clear: 75%+ of industry positions are filled through building warm connections, not spamming cold applications. This reality leaves qualified PhDs relying on job boards with diminishing returns while folks who are great networkers secure the most desirable career opportunities.
Fortunately, there are proven strategies you can learn to feel more comfortable networking! This practical 90-minute workshop teaches you how to:
Reframe networking as authentic professional relationship-building that fits your personality
Start conversations that feel natural and purposeful, not forced or manipulative
Build strategic connections tailored to your scientific background and career goals
Follow up effectively without feeling intrusive or transactional
PhDs consistently report that this workshop transforms networking from a dreaded chore into a valuable skill they actually use. Most participants establish 2-3 meaningful industry connections within weeks, often leading directly to insider job opportunities and interviews or meetings with key decision-makers.
This workshop includes
60-90 min workshop
Unlimited online participants
Recordings available upon request
What our students say
Trusted by both scientists and university leadership for delivering career-transforming outcomes.
'The course was very practical and offered helpful tools for professionals looking to change or shift their career paths. The guidance was easy to follow and sparked fresh ideas about matching personal strengths with evolving market needs. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone keen on growing in their career.'
‘Thank you very much for your advice, answers and feedback. I found it extremely valuable, and we rarely meet with someone as open and helpful as yourself.
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Transform your scientists into industry leaders
Learn how our workshops help PhDs succeed in industry, PIs grow their labs and get more funding, and universities secure long-lasting industry partnerships.
