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  • Module 3. Mechanical Engineering and Industry

    Week 8 to 11. November 1st to 28th


    Why this module?

    This module is about discovering which capabilities are considered desirable by industry, so that you can acquire and showcase the ones you have effectively.

    What sessions do we offer?

    1. 'Lecture Week 8. Capabilities in Engineering': Identifying what industry capabilities are currently being asked and how this relates to your existing and desired capabilities. (Friday 5 November)
    2. CV workshop with the Language Center: Articulating how your own unique professional profile equips you to contribute productively. ('Book a CV workshop (Language Center)')
    3. Interview workshop with the Language Center: Professionally presenting your skills, knowledge, attitude and purpose "interview" ('Book an interview workshop (Language Center)')
    4. 'Lecture Week 11. Industry panel discussion': Understanding industry viewpoints on needed capabilities and possible trajectories. (Friday 26 November)

    How to pass this module?

    1. Attend both lectures and sign up for the two Language Center workshops
    2. Submit 'Graded Assignment Week 7. Mid-term Essay' (before Friday 5 November 9am)
    3. Submit 'Quiz Week 8.' (before Friday 5 November 9am)
    4. 'Book a CV workshop (Language Center)' choose a time in week 9 that suits you (book before Friday 5 November 9am)
    5. Submit 'Feedback Week 8. Capabilities in Engineering' (before Friday 12 November 9am)
    6. Submit 'Quiz Week 9.' (before Friday 12 November 9am)
    7. 'Book an interview workshop (Language Center)' choose a time in week 10 that suits you (book before Friday 12 November 9am)
    8. Submit 'Homework Week 9. Peer review mid-term essays' (before Friday 19 November 9am)
    9. Submit 'Feedback Week 9. CV workshops' (before Friday 19 November 9am)
    10. Submit 'Quiz Week 10.' (before Friday 19 November 9am)
    11. Submit 'Feedback Week 10. Interview workshops' (before Friday 26 November 9am)
    12. Submit 'Quiz Week 11.' (before Friday 26 November 9am)
    13. Submit 'Feedback Week 11. Industry panel discussion' (before Friday 3 December 9am)

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