Online ERC interview coaching

Congratulations! You are invited to an ERC personal grant interview. Arriving at step 2 of the evaluation procedure is an achievement in itself. At the same time you know that the real challenge awaits you: the interview.

So much depends upon this brief interaction. Ten, eight, five, or even just three minutes to present a five years research program. Every word comes at the cost of another, so what to put in and what to leave out? How can you present with genuine enthusiasm if nervousness clouds your thinking and the online environment disconnects you from the panel? No wonder that many candidates look back on their ERC interview wishing they had prepared better. Or differently.

A mismatch between preparation and interview may result in:

• You receive questions you did not anticipate.
• Your first impression is one of struggling with the online platform.
• In the heat of the moment you forget your lines.
• You run out of time and your sound is switched of in the middle of a sentence.
• You fail to respond well to an overly critical panel member.

An ERC grant is much more than just an amount. With an ERC grant you can realize your research idea and grow a team around it. Doors open to ERC laureates that remain closed to those without such a grant. Your academic labour, the sacrifices that you made to follow your vision, the times that you turned left where others turned right, are finally acknowledged.

If so much is at stake, you want to give it your best shot. What if you arrive at the start of the interview, knowing that you are prepared for it? That you enjoy the intellectual challenge while in it? And, that you look back on it, without regret?

During our online ERC interview coaching trajectory we accompany you on your path to the interview. We help you to create a strategy and translate that into a presentation. You will learn how to deal with the stress of the situation and practice answering techniques. While following a proven trajectory (300+ candidates from 30+ European universities went before you), we offer the flexibility to help you overcome your specific challenges and make the most of this opportunity. This trajectory raises your chances by 10 to 20 percent compared to the benchmark. Moreover, it will change how you approach important presentations for good.

The interview is yours and yours alone. But, our team of dedicated specialists is ready to accompany you on your path towards it.

Do you want to know more about this trajectory? Schedule your intake session (without obligation) using the link below.

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Want to know more about our in-person (NWO) interview coaching? Go to this page for more information.