Our approach
At 2nd Lab, we offer career coaching to student researchers through group and individual mentoring, a flexible e-learning platform and interactive workshops, led by exceptional professionals.
Au 2nd Lab, nous offrons des services d’accompagnement en carrière aux étudiants-chercheurs par le biais de mentorat en groupe ou individuel, d’une plateforme d’apprentissage en ligne flexible et d’ateliers interactifs, animés par des professionnels d’exception.
Our Mentors
Our mentors provide concrete advice tailored to the needs of each student-researcher. We help them progress towards their career goals and become tomorrow’s leaders through networking and success beyond academia.
Program components
Mentoring 1:1
Bank of 3 hours of 1:1 mentoring (3 to 6 sessions) Flexible schedule, online or in person. CV workshops, networking, mock interviews and more
Access to the e-Learning platform
Access to 5 exclusive online courses Flexible learning format Progress tracking to measure each student's progress
Benefits of working with 2nd Lab
- 80% of participants find a job within three months of completing our programs.
- 90% of researchers benefit from a significant improvement in their career opportunities after our support.
- 75% of research centers report an increase in the visibility and reputation of their research program thanks to our support.
- Fully integrated support: training, career coaching and technical assistance from a single source.
- Concrete results: Proof of the effectiveness of our approach in preparing your researchers for a successful career and improving their integration into the job market.
"Institutions appreciate the way 2nd Lab supports students when they lack motivation or time. Our coaches ensure that both students and institutions get the most out of the program."
Safwen Karoui
Our unique e-learning program
Divided into five comprehensive modules, our program is designed from the outset to meet the unique needs of student researchers at every stage of their career path.
Program structure in 5 modules
Clarify
Define your professional goals.
Find out more
Test your career options, refine your personal value proposition and network with professionals in your field of interest.
Develop
Build up your skills portfolio by identifying your strengths and focusing on the skills you need to improve.
Build
Design your application, including improving your curriculum vitae.
Convince
Master the final stages of the job search, including interviews and salary negotiations.
Develop
Build up your skills portfolio by identifying your strengths and focusing on the skills you need to improve.
Our platform includes a progress tracking module, which allows us to monitor and report on each student’s progress and provide personalized support to keep them on track.
Workshops and interactive events for conferences and seminars
Designed for groups of over 20 participants from diverse backgrounds, these engaging workshops last from 1 to 4 hours and encourage interactive discussion.
Testimonials
My career path really took a new direction during my experience with 2nd Lab. Before, I didn't have a very clear vision of how to move from research to industry, but this opportunity opened my eyes. It pushed me to realize that the skills I was acquiring were far more transferable than I'd thought, and to think about the areas I really wanted to focus on when applying for jobs. When you're absorbed in your thesis, you often forget to think about the next stage of your career, and get caught up in the day-to-day. Having access to so much practical content (such as CV creation, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation) has helped me enormously to look at my next steps with more confidence.
The 2nd Lab helped me understand that there was more than just one possible path in the industry. Before, I'd only heard of careers in R&D, and I wasn't sure it was for me. In the end, I did land a job in R&D, but after exploring and eliminating other options, not by default. Plus, my mentor was really committed. She helped me enormously, whether by proofreading my CVs and cover letters, or by taking me through mock interviews. It gave me confidence and a better understanding of what makes a really solid application.
They trust us
"Thanks to this program, I feel like my toolbox finally contains what I need to succeed after my PhD."
Gabrielle Brewer, McGill University
Service Request Form
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