Study programme 2021-2022Français
Boosting my first job
Programme component of Master's in Chemical Engineering ansd Materials Science à la Faculty of Engineering

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-M2-IRCHIM-524-MOptional UEFORTEMPS PhilippeF113 - Management de l'Innovation Technologique
  • DESRIAC Thomas
  • DUEZ Laurent
  • FILIPPIDIS Sara
  • FORTEMPS Philippe
  • GRISEZ Viviane

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais, Français, Néerlandais
Anglais, Français, Néerlandais303000055.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
I-POLY-524Boosting my first job3030000Q2100.00%

Programme component
Corequis

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

Know your personality and identify your "ideal engineering job".
Enter working life
Write your effective CV and your professional presence on social networks
Go to job interviews
Succeed in your professional integration
Master the multilingual and international dimensions of working life 

Content of UE

Activities organized in French, English, Dutch, in about fifteen half-days spread between the beginning of February and the end of March: getting to know the specificities of the different professions, including internationally; getting to know yourself (your aspirations, your values, your talents...); applying well - especially internationally - and opening all the doors to you; getting off to a good start in the professional world (time management, situation analysis, professional communication).  

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

Assessment of learning is ongoing and requires attendance at all program activities. Participation in the "Journées des Entreprises" will be exploited to apply the first elements worked on. Your internship experience will also be used and completion of the internship is a prerequisite for this module.   

The trainers will ask you to produce concrete deliverables (HR questionnaires, international application file, professional and personal project portfolio) throughout the module and in several languages in order to analyse them with you; these deliverables are part of the evaluation elements of the module.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

No retake allowed  but the jury can define exceptions in some instances.

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
I-POLY-524
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Exercices dirigés

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
I-POLY-524
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
I-POLY-524

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
I-POLY-524Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
I-POLY-524

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
I-POLY-524Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
I-POLY-524Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
I-POLY-524Unauthorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 11/05/2021
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 06/05/2022
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