Communication Techniques

Description*:

1 - The goal is to help students understand the importance of a well-prepared application that matches an internship or job posting, or aligns with the activities of a professional organization in the case of an unsolicited application; to write resumes and cover letters; to gain a better understanding of their own personalities; to use new technologies (social media and job boards); and to tailor their job search to their career goals. Finally, to know how to prepare for and conduct themselves during job interviews.

2 - The goal is to enable students to write a scientific article following the completion of a project. To do so, they must understand the article’s objectives and characteristics, the outline to follow, the various stages of the writing process, and the formatting guidelines. Next, to present their project orally, students must understand and be able to apply the general structure of a presentation; select appropriate and relevant visual aids; follow the rules of oral communication to express themselves correctly and professionally (vocabulary, syntax, etc.); and adopt behaviors that energize their speech and help engage their audience.

- Prepare applications—whether in response to a job or internship posting or as unsolicited applications—that are coherent, relevant, and targeted.

- Prepare for job interviews.

- Write a scientific article and understand its methodology.

- Learn how to present completed work using various media during an oral defense; spark interest and encourage discussion.

Proficiency in the French language

Continuous assessment + CV grading

TD: 25:30