Course Overview:

In this course, you will focus on skill development tailored to your desired career path. We'll start by helping you identify the types of jobs you can pursue after your PhD and teach you how to select a few key roles to focus on. You'll then explore how networking can provide insights into real-world job expectations. As you continue, you'll learn to identify and develop both technical and transferable skills that align with your career goals. Finally, you’ll build a customized skill development plan to prepare for your future role, complete with guidance from expert guest speakers.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction - Survey

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    2. Develop - Make your Own Skill Portfolio

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    1. 1. Importance of Transferable skills

    2. 2. Graduate Skills

    3. 3. Transferable Skills

    4. 4. Top Skills in 2024

    5. Challenge #1 - Identify your Skills

    1. 5. Skill development

    2. Challenge #2: Develop your Skills

    1. Make your own skill portfolio - Questions

    2. Develop - Survey

About this course

  • $60.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

What You’ll Learn:

  • You'll be prepared to transfer both technical and transferable skills into the professional world.

  • Identify the types of jobs you can pursue after a PhD and narrow them down to a few key options.

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

  • Develop a comprehensive skill portfolio, including both technical (hard) and transferable (soft) skills.

  • Learn how to translate your academic skills into professional applications in the workplace.

  • Create a personalized skill development plan that aligns with the specific requirements of your chosen career path.

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 says 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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