Prepare Your Application for Roles Beyond Academia (220)

13 October 2025

Luca Allaria

The objective of the workshop is to provide Ph.D. students interested in applying for roles outside academia – with a specific focus on the private sector – with the key elements for writing an effective CV and a compelling Cover Letter.

During the workshops we will cover:

• How to write a cover letter and a CV
• Exercises to highlight your skills in the letter and analyze a job offer to develop a CV specific to the employer's expectations
• A correction of the application file of each participant

Workshop content

The different types of CV, when using one versus another, how to evaluate competencies, transferable skills, and how to present effective results.

How to write a cover letter.

Learning outcomes

How to write a CV and a Cover letter for non-academic roles.

English Level: C1 minimum

Preparatory Work

Have completed a thorough reflection on your aspiration and your transferable skills (for instance via the participation of one of the CUSO Transversal Program workshops : Design Your Career ; Elaborer mon profil professionnel ; Atelier Transfronatlier/Cross Border Workshop ; Les compétences transférables : comprendre, reconnaître, s'orienter, valoriser...).

• If you have a real job offer please make sure to bring it with you during the workshop.
• The job offer must be for a non-academic position (no postdoc or other position in academic research).

University of Lausanne

Date: Monday 13th October 2025

Time: From 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Location: University of Lausanne

Trainer:

Luca Allaria has worked for almost 15 years in the Biomedical industry, in both large and medium sized companies. In his career, Luca has experience in marketing, sales, education and research. In his international experience, he has been involved in multiple recruitment processes, both with and without the support of head-hunters. He is also cooperating with LHH – leader in the outplacement company in the world – as a consultant. He is also one of the Career Advisors at the University of St. Gallen – MBA Program.

He holds an MS in Biomedical Engineering and an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) from the IMD Business School in Lausanne. He is also certified as an Education Manager/Director and has taken multiple training courses in communication and recruitment. He is also a certified professional coach by ICF (International Coach Federation).

Participants are eligible for reimbursement of incurred travel expenses by train between the city of their university and the location of the workshop (half-fare card, 2nd class).

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