Due to the growing competitive pressure and precarious employment at the academic job market, many scientists see themselves confronted with the quest for possible ‘exit strategies’ in management, industry, and other fields. At the same time, many scientists feel that their skills and expertise gained during and after their PhD are mostly important only for a career within the academic system but are not valuable to the job market outside academia. Moreover, scientists’ career paths within the university system appear opaque and unpredictable. As a result, scientists often have a narrowed view on the various career opportunities that exist inside and outside the academic ivory tower. This also restricts their flexibility and tolerance for risk-taking, which is necessary for an academic career. The seminar aims at supporting participants in getting to know academic career options and the career options in the public, industry, and economy sector. Participants will be enabled to identify their personal interests and motives as well as to recognize their ‘market value’. With this, the seminar shall also support scientists to pursue their university career out of conviction and not out of a sense of lacking prospects.