Course Overview:

The interview process requires a set of skills that go beyond answering questions. In this course, you’ll explore every phase of interviewing: before, during, and after. You’ll learn how to prepare by conducting thorough research, organizing information, and controlling emotions. During the interview, you’ll discover how to present yourself confidently, answer a variety of question types, and employ communication techniques. Finally, you’ll focus on post-interview strategies, such as following up and processing feedback. This course will also cover critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to help you respond to complex questions and scenarios during interviews.

Course curriculum

    1. 1. Some Numbers about Job Search and Interviews

    2. 2. Standard interview Process

    3. 3. Being Rejected

    1. 4. The first 7 seconds

    2. 5. The first 90 seconds

    3. 6. Elevator Pitch Example

    4. Challenge #1: Prepare Your Elevator Pitch

    1. 7. Phone Screen

    2. 8. Between Interviews

    3. 9. Interview Skills

    4. 10. The STAR Method

    5. 11. Interview Question Examples

    6. 12. Do you have a question for me?

    7. 13. Specific Interviews

    1. 14. What is a Job offer

    2. 15. What is your Salary expectation?

    3. 16. Negotiate the Final Job offer

    1. Challenge #2: Mock Interview

    2. Survey - Convince

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 19 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

What You’ll Learn:

  • You’ll have the tools to present yourself professionally, answer questions effectively, and leave a lasting impression on your interviewers.

  • Learn how to prepare for an interview, including researching the company and role, organizing information, and managing emotions.

  • Understand the importance of networking to gain real-world insights into your career choices.

  • Master communication skills for presenting yourself professionally and answering questions strategically during the interview.

  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to tackle situational and behavioral interview questions.

  • Understand post-interview best practices, including following up and processing new information.

  • Gain confidence in handling different types of interview questions, including technical, situational, and stress-related inquiries.

Instructor

Ph. D. Gad Sabbatier

Gad Sabbatier obtained a joint PhD in materials and metallurgical engineering from Université Laval and in mechanical engineering from Université de Haute-Alsace in 2015 in the field of biomaterials. Gad then worked as a researcher at Queen's University and McGill University on collaborative research contracts with companies. He then joined SOVAR and Axelys, organizations dedicated to the development and transfer of innovation from public research. With a Certificate in Educational Leadership from Queen's University, Gad is an outstanding trainer with 15 years of experience. He has a keen understanding of the challenges of transitioning from academia to non-academic careers through his personal experience, his position as co-founder of the 2nd Lab, and having accompanied 150+ graduate students and post-doctoral researchers toward careers meaningful for society.

What Scientist say about this course

Romane O, PhD/ Scientist Preclinical development

The 2nd lab helped me realize that there were more than one industry career path available. I was mostly aware of R&D careers and I was not sure this avenue was for me. I ended up in a R&D position after all, but after having ruled out other possibilities, rather than by default. Also, my mentor was very dedicated, she helped me a lot by proofreading my CVs and cover letters or helping me practice mock interviews, which helped me gain confidence and insight on what really makes a candidature valuable.

Research And Development Engineer

Kyle D

My view of my career path changed during my time with 2nd Lab because I was able to see the path forward into industry that wasn't as obvious when I was deep into my research. It also forced me to start thinking about how the skills I was developing are actually transferrable, and what skills I wanted to focus on to go and apply for jobs.

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