Preparation for competitive examinations

This course unit is intended for second-year Life Sciences students preparing for the competitive entrance exam for national agricultural and veterinary schools (Preparation Course for Agricultural and Veterinary School Entrance Exams). This exam includes a 30-minute oral interview with the jury, which counts for half of the admission score. This test is similar to a job interview, during which students must convince the jury of the maturity of their professional project and the consistency of their educational background in relation to this project.

The objective of this EU is to prepare students for this type of recruitment interview (in terms of content and form) by guiding their thinking and work on

- the argumentation regarding their professional project on the one hand, and their training, skills, and aspirations on the other, as well as the consistency between these two aspects

- submitting this argument in writing in the form of a tailored resume

- the clear, concise, and organized presentation of this argument orally (first part of the interview)

- answering the jury's questions

- gain a realistic and in-depth understanding of the occupations corresponding to the professional objective

- gather reliable and thoughtful information about these professions

- assess the consistency between your aspirations, skills, and the characteristics of the professions you are targeting

- write a resume for a recruiter

- introduce yourself, present your career plan, defend it in a job interview

Have a defined career plan (Prepa Concours Agro Véto course)