Are you on the job market or considering changing roles soon? Curious to know how to make your CV super shiny to ensure you definitely get through to an interview stage and/or through to a job offer?

Come and learn more at our upcoming CV Writing Skills event!

Thursday, April 10, 1600 UTC / 1200 ET

We are excited to host a group of international panellists with a huge amount of career coaching expertise.  They will share their thoughts and advice about CV Writing for a range of role types with us through this virtual event.

The webinar is free and will be held virtually using Zoom.

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To register go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccYLqLpvi1KJNskBUMFUBFBw0dfseOUhgZO9u6jMJSi9yWTQ/viewform .

Speakers

We will be joined by:

• Vani Naik (University of Oxford, UK)
• Claire Wasserman (Ladies Get Paid)
• Maryory Sarria Dulcey (GFZ Potsdam, Germany)
• Ruth Winden (University of Leeds, UK)

Bios will be available soon on the ESWN website (TBD).

Preliminary Agenda

The preliminary agenda for the event is listed below:

• Welcome and Introductions [5 mins]
• Panellist experiences [20 mins]
• Panel Discussion [35 mins]
• Breakout Rooms – meet the panellists [30 mins]
• Event Close

Recording

All parts of this event (except the breakout rooms) will be recorded. A link will be made available to participants afterwards.

Zoom link

A Zoom link will be sent to you separately directly from Zoom at least 48 hours before the event date.

Questions? Email us on events [at] eswnonline [dot] org

We look forward to e-meeting you in April!

The ESWN Board and Associate Board of Directors

 

Speaker Bios

Vani Naik (University of Oxford, UK)

Dr. Vani Naik (she/her) is Careers Advisor for Research Staff at the University of Oxford (part-time) and Researcher Developer (part-time) at Edinburgh Napier University. Her expertise is in the career pathways of researchers; her PhD centred on the route to the professoriate and its nexus with women in engineering. She leads on the UK National Taskgroup for the career development of research staff. She has previous research experience in industry, and has lived and worked internationally in Singapore, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand. She is delighted to support ESWN to support its members thrive in any chosen career pathway.

 

 

 

Ruth Winden (University of Leeds, UK)

Ruth Winden is an international career management coach who has worked with clients all over the world to make well-informed, courageous career transitions. Ruth’s lifelong passion is working with the researcher community: encouraging, equipping and inspiring them to make well-informed and wise career choices. There are so many opportunities for researchers to make a sound contribution, whether that’s in academia or in start-ups, the private, not-for profit or public sectors, or even starting your own venture. After two decades of leading her career consultancy, Ruth made a major change in 2020 to become the “Careers with Research Consultant” at the University of Leeds. Here, Ruth leads on the design and implementation of career initiatives under the UK’s Researcher Development Concordat. She facilitates the career development of 1200 postdocs and now leads on career development for mid-career academics and research professionals. She also works with research leaders and senior academics to create culture change at Leeds. Ruth is currently co-chair of Researchers14, the Researcher Developer network and advocacy group of Russell Group universities. As an expert in group-based career coaching, she is a regular conference speaker, from the Career Thought Leaders’ Symposium in Lisbon in 2024 to the Prosper Community of Practice Panel in 2025. Ruth is a Mentor for the University of Leeds and the UKRI’s Future Leader Fellows Development Network. As a lifelong learner and networker, Ruth gets her inspiration from her careers community: she is a Fellow of the UK’s Career Development Institute and a long-standing Associate and former Board Member of the US based Careers Think Tank, Career Thought Leaders. Her favourite place on earth is the Grand Canyon, but for now, the Peak District must do.

Maryory Sarria Dulcey (GFZ Potsdam, Germany)

Dr. Maryory Sarria-Dulcey is a coach and educator with over three years of experience guiding doctoral researchers and postdocs at the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) towards successful careers. Her diverse academic background – including degrees in History, Biology, Social Science, and Earth Science – gives her a unique perspective on career development. As a Career Coordinator, she specializes in helping individuals organize their career plans and reach their professional goals.

Passionate about the power of self-awareness for career growth, Maryory is a persevering, honest, and open-minded individual who enjoys discussing diverse topics. She’s committed to empowering others to recognize and leverage their unique strengths and contributions to the world. Through a blend of academic expertise and practical career strategies, she helps individuals unlock their full potential and navigate their professional journeys with confidence and clarity.

Claire Wasserman (Ladies Get Paid)

Claire Wasserman is a speaker, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a newsletter, podcast, and coaching practice dedicated to helping women embrace their worth and activate their potential.

With a Master’s Certificate in Financial Psychology, Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in raises, start businesses, and advocate for themselves in the workplace. Claire was chosen as Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women, and has spoken at places such as Harvard Business School, Facebook, NASA, and the United Nations, and has appeared on Good Morning America and in the New York Times, among others. Claire’s book, Ladies Get Paid, is available at ladiesgetpaid.com/book and wherever books are sold. Learn more about Claire at coachmeclaire.com