Workshops

Welcome to our virtual workshop 2025 / 26 season. The workshops are open to all and need pre-registration. To do this, please click on the button.

If you wish to hear about a specific topic not covered on our programme, please write to [email protected]

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General overview about the stages of the job market, mental health, how to put your job market package together

Friday, October 10, 15:30


A 2-part workshop 60-minute workshop led by EJME Committee and EAYE board members Teresa Esteban-Casanelles (KCL) and Duarte Gonçalves (UCL):

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15:30 CEST - stages of the Job Market and offer advice on dealing with the stress & pressure

15:50 CEST (approx) - Q&As on this part

16:00 CEST - the job market package and how to put it together 

16:20 CEST (approx) - Q&As on this part

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Pitching your paper, advice on behaviour, things to say etc., during interviews and fly-outs & Negotiating offers, contracts ... and exploding offers

Join David Schindler for this 2-part session on Thursday, October 16, 15:30 CEST.

The first part will look at pitching your paper, advice on behaviour, things to say etc., during interviews and fly-outs, while the second part will concentrate on how to negotiate offers and contracts. Learn with him about what’s negotiable, etc. ... and exploding offers - what they are and how to handle them.

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Life Outside Academia Part I: The Central Bank Experience

Would you like to know more about work and research in a central bank? Join EJME Committee member Fadi Hassan (Banca d'Italia) and other central bankers to learn more. They will walk you through any questions you may have about being a researcher in a central bank. Fadi, having moved from an assistant professorship to the Banca d'Italia, can also help you understand some differences between academia and central banks, while the other central bankers will be able to give some tips on the interview process.

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Signalling Q&A Session

Join David Schindler on Friday, November 7, 15:30 CET

For the 2nd year running, the European Job Market for Economists offers you the possibility to send up to 10 signals to recruiters. We understand that this feature may be confusing and require more explanation.

Therefore, we invite candidates & recruiters to a short presentation with Q&A on Friday, November 7, 15:30 CET. David will explain the signalling mechanism to you, provide you with possible strategies to approach the choice of receivers and ask any of your questions.

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How to Prepare for the EJME (RES)

Join the Royal Economic Society for their 60-minute panel session with hiring academics as well as new recruits who will give their own perspectives on preparing for the EJME. 

The panel of speakers will cover:

  • What hiring institutions are looking for
     
  • What to expect from a virtual jobs market, an insight from a new recruit
     
  • How to prepare for a 1st interview
     
  • What to expect from an academic visit
     
  • Choosing between your offers.
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