Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board, both orally and in writing.
• Select and use the written and oral communication methods and materials adapted to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Analyse their personal functioning and adapt their professional attitudes.
• Finalise a realistic career plan in line with the realities in the field and their profile (aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, etc.).
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.
• Exploit the different means available in order to inform and train independently.

Learning Outcomes of UE

To know the specificities of the different engineering professions, including their international dimension
To know oneself (aspirations, values, talents...)
To apply effectively for a first job, especially internationally
To start well in the professional world (time management, situation analysis, professional communication)

Content of UE

The Unit is organized in the form of multilingual (French, English, Dutch) interactive seminars and workshops spread over about fifteen half-days and focusing on:
- Self-knowledge: talents, strong points, weak points, aspirations, values... ; adequacy between personal characteristics and the engineer's jobs and roles (in different sectors of activity, in an international context)
- Job search and application preparation (FR/EN/NL): CV and cover letter creation, profile creation and use of professional social networks, simulated job interviews; recruitment cultures and international professional profile, language skills; participation in company days.
- Apprehend its integration within a company; introduction to the basics of management ("being managed"); analysing information and a situation, decision-making; operational maintenance, working as an employee, career management.

Prior Experience

The mandatory internship (8 to 12 weeks) must have been completed and evaluated prior to the participation to this Unit.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The evaluation procedures will be detailed during the first sessions.

The evaluation includes a part of continuous evaluation, based on participation in activities (collective feedback / evaluation of interviews) and the production of intermediate deliverables (personality questionnaire, response to a job offer, creation of LinkedIn profile, ...) necessary for the workshops. This requires an active participation of the student, with a minimum rate of 80% for participation in the activities.

The module will end with a final evaluation day by all the participants, including activities to put the students in situation (details and deadlines communicated during the first sessions).  Each student will send by this deadline a multilingual FR + EN/NL file (international professional application, personal professional project portfolio) which will be discussed with the facilitators and evaluated during the final activity. 
 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The Q3 evaluation only concerns the evaluation of the multilingual FR + EN/NL file including an international professional application file and a personal professional project portfolio; the file will be defended in front of the Unit facilitators.