Preparing a compelling application

Summary

Once their career project is clarified, PhD candidates need to learn how to effectively promote their profile to recruiters. This requires mastering recruitment norms, creating impactful applications tailored to employer expectations, and presenting themselves confidently in interviews. This training provides participants with the tools to turn their research experience into a compelling argument, addressing both form (CV, cover letter, professional presence) and substance (personal pitch, alignment of skills and position). The goal is to maximize their chances of success in the application process, whether in academic or non-academic sectors.

The main objectives of this training are to enable participants to:

• Understand the recruitment process and recruiters’ expectations
• Create effective application tools
• Develop communication skills and the ability to showcase themselves

Program

MODULE 1: Your communication tools for the recruiter

• CV
• Cover letter
• Spontaneous applications
• Job boards and professional social networks

MODULE 2: Tips for job interviews

• Evaluation process
• Typical interview structure
• Preparation for the recruitment interview

MODULE 3: How to convince a recruiter

• Choosing a position that matches your motivations and skills
• Practical role-playing exercises

Trainers

Sophie Bouccara, PhD – Researcher, Consultant, and Trainer

Hiba Melhem – Recruitment Consultant and Trainer

Catherine Roudé, PhD – Training Manager and Trainer

Informations

• Email (training contact) : formation@adoc-tm.com
• Provisional dates : 20/01/2026
• Location : Université paris Cité – Bâtiment Condorcet – Salle 054A – 4 Rue Elsa Morante 75013 Paris
• Duration : 1 day (7 hours)
• Prerequisites : have a job offer and a CV tailored to it