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CEC et 3PE - Semestre 3

Annee: 2021-2022 | Semestre: 3 | Type: Communication

PART A - Presentation Generale du Cours

Contexte pedagogique

Le module CEC (Culture d'Entreprise et Communication) et 3PE (Projet Personnel et Professionnel de l'Etudiant) occupe une place strategique au semestre 3 du DUT GEII, moment charniere ou les etudiants construisent activement leur projet professionnel en vue du stage de fin de DUT (S4) et de leur future insertion professionnelle.

Cette unite d'enseignement transversale complete la formation technique en developpant des competences essentielles pour l'employabilite : communication professionnelle, connaissance du monde de l'entreprise, capacite a se presenter et a valoriser ses competences.

Objectifs d'apprentissage

Objectifs principaux :

  • Construire et formaliser son projet professionnel a court et moyen terme
  • Maitriser les outils de communication professionnelle (CV, lettre de motivation, portfolio)
  • Developper sa capacite a se presenter et a argumenter lors d'entretiens
  • Comprendre les codes et le fonctionnement du monde de l'entreprise
  • Developper son reseau professionnel et sa presence en ligne

Competences transversales :

  • Auto-evaluation et connaissance de soi
  • Communication ecrite et orale professionnelle
  • Recherche d'information et veille
  • Personal branding et e-reputation
  • Capacite a pitcher son parcours et ses projets

Lien avec le stage S4

Ce module prepare directement le stage de fin de DUT (10 semaines minimum, S4) :

  • Recherche active d'entreprises et de missions
  • Constitution d'un dossier de candidature complet
  • Preparation aux entretiens de recrutement
  • Definition d'objectifs professionnels clairs

PART B: EXPERIENCE, CONTEXTE ET FONCTION DU COURS

Module 1 : Culture d'Entreprise

Le monde de l'entreprise

Types de structures :

  • PME (Petites et Moyennes Entreprises) : < 250 salaries, flexibilite, polyvalence
  • ETI (Entreprises de Taille Intermediaire) : 250-5000 salaries, croissance, innovation
  • Grandes entreprises / Groupes : > 5000 salaries, carrieres structurees, international
  • Start-ups : Innovation, technologie, risque/opportunite
  • Cabinets d'ingenierie / ESN : Prestations, missions variees chez clients

Secteurs pour GEII :

  • Electronique embarquee et systemes
  • Telecommunications et reseaux
  • Objets connectes (IoT)
  • Automatisme et industrie 4.0
  • Energie et energies renouvelables
  • Aeronautique, spatial, defense
  • Automobile et transports
  • Medical et sante connectee

Organisation entreprise :

  • Direction generale
  • R&D / Bureau d'etudes
  • Production / Operations
  • Qualite et methodes
  • Commercial et marketing
  • Support (RH, finance, IT)

Culture et valeurs :

  • Vision, mission, valeurs d'entreprise
  • Responsabilite Societale des Entreprises (RSE)
  • Ethique professionnelle
  • Diversite et inclusion

Communication professionnelle

Communication ecrite :

  • Emails professionnels (objet, formules, concision)
  • Rapports techniques
  • Comptes-rendus de reunion
  • Notes de synthese
  • Documentation projet

Communication orale :

  • Prise de parole en reunion
  • Presentation de projet
  • Pitch elevator (30 secondes)
  • Argumentation et persuasion
  • Gestion du stress

Communication numerique :

  • Reseaux sociaux professionnels (LinkedIn prioritaire)
  • Personal branding
  • E-reputation
  • Veille professionnelle
  • Partage de contenu technique

LinkedIn - Reseau professionnel :

  • Profil optimise (photo, titre accrocheur, resume personnalise)
  • Mise en valeur competences et projets
  • Reseau de contacts (alumni, professionnels, recruteurs)
  • Publications et engagement
  • Recommandations

Module 2 : Projet Personnel et Professionnel (3PE)

Auto-evaluation et bilan personnel

Bilan de competences techniques :

  • Competences GEII acquises (S1-S3)
  • Projets realises et apprentissages
  • Points forts techniques
  • Domaines d'approfondissement souhaites

Bilan competences transversales :

  • Soft skills (communication, travail d'equipe, autonomie)
  • Langues (anglais technique, autres)
  • Informatique (bureautique, programmation, CAO)
  • Gestion de projet

Interets et motivation :

  • Domaines techniques preferes
  • Type d'environnement (PME, grande entreprise, startup)
  • Mobilite geographique
  • Aspirations (responsabilites, expertise, international)

Valeurs personnelles :

  • Equilibre vie pro/perso
  • Sens du travail
  • Innovation vs stabilite
  • Impact societal

Exploration des metiers GEII

Metiers de l'electronique :

  • Ingenieur electronique embarquee
  • Concepteur de cartes electroniques
  • Ingenieur test et validation
  • Responsable bureau d'etudes electronique

Metiers de l'informatique industrielle :

  • Ingenieur automatisme
  • Developpeur firmware / logiciel embarque
  • Ingenieur systemes temps reel
  • Integrateur systemes

Metiers objets connectes / IoT :

  • Architecte solutions IoT
  • Ingenieur IoT (hardware + software)
  • Chef de projet IoT
  • Ingenieur cybersecurite IoT

Metiers telecommunications :

  • Ingenieur RF
  • Ingenieur reseaux
  • Architecte systemes de communication
  • Ingenieur antennes

Temoignages et rencontres :

  • Alumni DUT GEII (parcours, conseils)
  • Professionnels en activite
  • Conferences metiers
  • Visites d'entreprises

Construction du projet professionnel

Objectifs court terme (0-2 ans) :

  • Stage de fin de DUT (S4)
  • Poursuite d'etudes : Licence Pro, Ecole d'ingenieur, BUT
  • Premier emploi : technicien superieur

Objectifs moyen terme (3-5 ans) :

  • Specialisation technique ou manageriale
  • Evolution de poste
  • Mobilite (entreprise, geographique)

Objectifs long terme (carriere) :

  • Expert technique / Ingenieur R&D
  • Management de projet / Chef de projet
  • Responsable d'equipe / Manager
  • Creation d'entreprise

Plan d'action :

  • Formations complementaires a envisager
  • Competences a developper
  • Reseau a construire
  • Experiences a acquerir

Module 3 : Outils professionnels

Le CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Principes generaux :

  • 1 page pour debutant (2 pages si > 5 ans experience)
  • Clarte, lisibilite, hierarchisation
  • Adaptation au poste vise
  • Zero faute d'orthographe
  • Format PDF (nom : Nom_Prenom_CV.pdf)

Structure CV chronologique anti-chronologique :

  1. En-tete :
    • Nom, prenom (taille importante)
    • Titre/accroche (ex: "Technicien superieur GEII - Specialite Electronique Embarquee")
    • Coordonnees (telephone, email pro, LinkedIn, portfolio)
    • Photo professionnelle (optionnelle mais recommandee)
  2. Formation :
    • DUT GEII - Specialite ENOC, IUT Paul Sabatier, 2020-2022
    • Baccalaureat (serie, mention, annee)
    • Certifications (TOEIC, etc.)
  3. Experiences professionnelles :
    • Stages, alternances, jobs etudiants (si pertinents)
    • Entreprise, duree, poste
    • Missions et realisations (3-5 bullets points)
    • Utiliser verbes d'action : concu, developpe, realise, optimise
  4. Competences techniques :
    • Langages programmation (C, C++, Python, VHDL)
    • Outils (MATLAB, Proteus, Altium, Quartus)
    • Domaines (electronique analogique/numerique, systemes embarques, automatisme)
  5. Projets academiques :
    • Projets significatifs (Telemetre, Station de tri, Antenne OC)
    • Technologies mises en oeuvre
  6. Langues :
    • Anglais : Niveau (B2, TOEIC 750)
    • Autres langues
  7. Centres d'interet :
    • Pertinents et revelateurs de personnalite
    • Electronique/robotique amateur si applicable

CV formats :

  • CV classique : Sobre, entreprises traditionnelles
  • CV moderne : Couleurs, startups, postes creatifs
  • CV Europass : International (peu utilise en France)

Outils :

  • Canva (templates gratuits)
  • Word / Google Docs
  • LaTeX (CV tres professionnel)
  • LinkedIn (export CV)

La lettre de motivation

Structure en 3 parties (1 page maximum) :

Paragraphe 1 - Vous (l'entreprise) :

  • Pourquoi cette entreprise ?
  • Connaissance de l'entreprise (produits, valeurs, actualites)
  • Interet pour le secteur/mission

Paragraphe 2 - Moi :

  • Mon parcours (DUT GEII, specialite)
  • Mes competences en lien avec le poste
  • Projets/experiences pertinents

Paragraphe 3 - Nous :

  • Apports mutuels
  • Motivation pour collaborer
  • Disponibilite et suite souhaitee

Regles d'or :

  • Personnalisee pour chaque candidature
  • Concise et dynamique
  • Exemples concrets
  • Ton positif et professionnel
  • Formules de politesse appropriees

Le portfolio professionnel

Support de valorisation :

Site web personnel presentant projets, competences, realisations.

Contenu :

  • Presentation (qui suis-je, parcours)
  • Projets techniques detailles :
    • Telemetre ultrasonique (electronique + VHDL)
    • Station de tri (automatisme + IHM)
    • Antenne patch (RF + simulation EM)
    • Regulateur PID (automatique)
  • Competences techniques
  • CV telechargeable
  • Contact

Technologies :

  • GitHub Pages + Jekyll (gratuit, simple)
  • WordPress
  • Wix / Squarespace
  • HTML/CSS custom

Avantages :

  • Demonstration concrete de competences
  • Differenciation des autres candidats
  • Lien a mettre sur CV et LinkedIn
  • Evolution continue (ajout projets)

Module 4 : Preparation aux entretiens

Types d'entretiens

Entretien de motivation :

  • Presentation du parcours
  • Motivation pour poste/entreprise
  • Questions comportementales
  • Coherence avec projet professionnel

Entretien technique :

  • Questions sur competences annoncees
  • Resolution de problemes
  • Comprehension de projets realises
  • Mise en situation

Entretien video differe :

  • Enregistrement reponses a questions posees
  • Temps limite par question
  • Preparation en amont essentielle

Assessment center :

  • Tests psychotechniques
  • Mises en situation de groupe
  • Exercices pratiques
  • Observation comportements

Preparation a l'entretien

Recherche sur l'entreprise :

  • Activite, produits, services
  • Actualites recentes
  • Valeurs et culture
  • Concurrents
  • Chiffres cles

Preparation de reponses :

  • Presentation en 3 minutes (parcours, competences, motivation)
  • Qualites et defauts
  • Reussites et echecs
  • Projets marquants (methode STAR : Situation, Tache, Action, Resultat)

Questions a poser au recruteur :

  • Missions concretes du poste
  • Composition de l'equipe
  • Projets en cours
  • Formation et evolution
  • Prochaines etapes recrutement

Logistique :

  • Lieu, horaire, interlocuteur
  • Trajet et timing (arriver 10 min en avance)
  • Tenue professionnelle adaptee
  • Copies CV, diplomes si demandes

Simulation d'entretiens

Exercices pratiques :

  • Mises en situation filmees
  • Debriefing individualise
  • Analyse des points a ameliorer
  • Nouvel essai

Grille d'evaluation :

  • Presentation (tenue, posture)
  • Communication verbale (clarte, structure)
  • Communication non-verbale (regard, gestes)
  • Reponses aux questions (pertinence, exemples)
  • Questions posees
  • Motivation percue

PART C: ASPECTS TECHNIQUES

Outils et methodologie

Creation de CV

Templates recommandes :

  • Canva (bibliotheque templates gratuits GEII-friendly)
  • Overleaf (LaTeX, templates ModernCV, AltaCV)
  • Microsoft Word (templates integres)

Checklist validation CV :

  • Format PDF, nom de fichier professionnel
  • 1 page, police lisible (11-12pt)
  • Coordonnees completes et actualisees
  • Photo professionnelle si presente
  • Zero faute d'orthographe (relecture + Antidote/LanguageTool)
  • Coherence dates et informations
  • Competences techniques adaptees au poste
  • Projets valorises avec resultats quantifies
  • Design epure, hierarchie claire

Portfolio web

Creation avec GitHub Pages + Jekyll :

  1. Creation repository GitHub : username.github.io
  2. Choix theme Jekyll (Minimal, Cayman, Slate)
  3. Structure : 
    index.md (accueil)
about.md (a propos)
projects.md (projets)
cv.pdf
  4. Redaction pages Markdown
  5. Publication automatique sur https://username.github.io

Contenu projet type :

  • Titre et contexte
  • Technologies utilisees
  • Problematiques resolues
  • Photos/schemas/videos
  • Resultats et apprentissages
  • Lien GitHub si code open source

Optimisation LinkedIn

Profil complet :

  • Photo professionnelle (fond neutre, sourire)
  • Photo de couverture (thematique tech)
  • Titre personnalise (pas juste "Etudiant DUT GEII")
    • Ex: "Futur Ingenieur Electronique Embarquee | IoT & Systemes Temps Reel | Passionne Innovation"
  • Resume (3-5 paragraphes) :
    • Parcours et domaine d'expertise
    • Projets marquants
    • Centres d'interet professionnels
    • Recherche stage/opportunites

Developpement reseau :

  • Connexion avec promotion (camarades)
  • Alumni IUT (anciens etudiants GEII)
  • Enseignants et intervenants
  • Professionnels rencontres (conferences, salons)
  • Recruteurs dans domaines cibles

Engagement :

  • Like/commentaire posts pertinents
  • Partage articles techniques
  • Publications personnelles (projets, veille)
  • Recommandations competences (demander/donner)

Recherche de stage S4

Identification d'entreprises cibles

Criteres de selection :

  • Secteur d'activite (electronique, IoT, telecom, automatisme)
  • Taille entreprise (preference PME/ETI/Grande entreprise)
  • Localisation (region, mobilite)
  • Mission proposee (adequation projet professionnel)

Sources de recherche :

  • Sites d'offres d'emploi (Indeed, LinkedIn, Welcome to the Jungle)
  • Sites entreprises (rubrique carrieres/stages)
  • Reseau alumni IUT
  • Salons et forums emploi
  • Candidatures spontanees

Tableau de suivi :

EntrepriseContactDate envoiRelanceReponseEntretienStatut
.....................

Outil recommande : Google Sheets ou Excel

Candidature

Email de candidature :

  • Objet precis : "Candidature stage DUT GEII - Electronique Embarquee - 10 semaines"
  • Corps concis (5-10 lignes) :
    • Presentation (etudiant DUT GEII S3)
    • Interet pour entreprise/mission
    • Disponibilite
    • Pieces jointes annoncees
  • Pieces jointes : CV + Lettre motivation (PDFs nommes)
  • Signature email professionnelle

Relance :

  • Si pas de reponse sous 2 semaines
  • Email court et courtois
  • Rappel candidature et motivation
  • Disponibilite pour echange

PART D: ANALYSE ET REFLEXION

Evaluation

Livrables a produire :

  1. CV et lettre de motivation (25%) :
    • Plusieurs versions adaptees a differents postes
    • Revisions successives avec feedback enseignant
  2. Portfolio en ligne (20%) :
    • Site web operationnel
    • Minimum 3 projets techniques detailles
    • Design professionnel
  3. Dossier 3PE (25%) :
    • Bilan personnel (competences, interets, valeurs)
    • Exploration metiers (fiches metiers, temoignages)
    • Projet professionnel formalise (objectifs, plan d'action)
    • 15-20 pages
  4. Simulation d'entretien filmee (20%) :
    • Presentation parcours (3 min)
    • Reponses aux questions
    • Analyse video personnelle
    • Debriefing avec enseignant
  5. Participation et implication (10%) :
    • Assiduite
    • Engagement dans exercices
    • Progres realises

Competences transversales acquises

  • Connaissance de soi et capacite d'auto-evaluation
  • Communication professionnelle ecrite et orale
  • Recherche d'information et veille sectorielle
  • Construction et pilotage de projet professionnel
  • Presentation et argumentation
  • Utilisation outils numeriques professionnels

Impact sur insertion professionnelle

Stage S4 :
Application directe des acquis pour obtenir stage de qualite (missions interessantes, entreprise en adequation avec projet).

Poursuite d'etudes :
Dossiers de candidature (Licence Pro, Ecole d'ingenieur) valorisant parcours et projet.

Premier emploi :
Capacite a se presenter efficacement, construire reseau, identifier opportunites.

SYNTHESE

Le module CEC et 3PE est un investissement strategique dans l'employabilite. Les outils crees (CV, portfolio, profil LinkedIn) et les competences developpees (communication, auto-presentation, networking) constituent un capital professionnel valorisable tout au long de la carriere, bien au-dela du stage de S4.

Projet Personnel et Professionnel (3PE)

Construction du projet

Auto-evaluation :

  • Bilan de competences
  • Points forts et faibles
  • Interets professionnels
  • Valeurs personnelles

Exploration des metiers :

  • Metiers de l'electronique
  • Metiers des objets connectes
  • Evolution de carriere
  • Temoignages de professionnels

Definition d'objectifs :

  • Court terme (stage, premier emploi)
  • Moyen terme (3-5 ans)
  • Long terme (carriere)

Outils professionnels

CV (Curriculum Vitae) :

  • Structure et contenu
  • Mise en page
  • Adaptation au poste
  • CV classique vs creatif
  • Formats (PDF, online)

Lettre de motivation :

  • Structure en 3 parties
  • Personnalisation
  • Argumentation
  • Relecture et corrections

Portfolio/Book :

  • Projets academiques
  • Realisations personnelles
  • Competences techniques
  • Presentation visuelle

Preparation aux entretiens

Types d'entretiens :

  • Entretien de motivation
  • Entretien technique
  • Entretien video differe
  • Assessment center

Simulation d'entretiens :

  • Questions frequentes
  • Presentation de soi
  • Mise en situation
  • Questions a poser

Communication non-verbale :

  • Posture et attitude
  • Contact visuel
  • Gestuelle
  • Tenue vestimentaire

Recherche de stage (S4)

Preparation

  • Definir ses criteres (secteur, lieu, duree)
  • Identifier les entreprises cibles
  • Preparer documents
  • Planning de recherche

Demarches

  • Candidatures
  • Relances
  • Gestion des reponses
  • Organisation

Suivi et evaluation

  • Tableau de suivi
  • Retours d'experience
  • Ajustements
  • Bilan

Travaux pratiques

CV et Lettre de motivation

  • Redaction de plusieurs versions
  • Adaptation a des offres reelles
  • Revue par pairs
  • Corrections par l'enseignant

Portfolio en ligne

  • Creation site web personnel
  • Presentation de projets
  • Blog technique (optionnel)
  • Optimisation SEO

Simulation d'entretien

  • Entretien filme
  • Analyse de sa performance
  • Points d'amelioration
  • Nouvel essai

CEC and 3PE - Semester 3

Year: 2021-2022 | Semester: 3 | Type: Communication

PART A - General Course Overview

Educational context

The CEC (Corporate Culture and Communication) and 3PE (Personal and Professional Student Project) module holds a strategic position in semester 3 of the DUT GEII program, a pivotal moment when students actively build their professional project in preparation for the end-of-DUT internship (S4) and their future professional integration.

This cross-disciplinary teaching unit complements technical training by developing essential employability skills: professional communication, knowledge of the business world, ability to present oneself and showcase one's skills.

Learning objectives

Main objectives:

  • Build and formalize a short and medium-term professional project
  • Master professional communication tools (CV, cover letter, portfolio)
  • Develop the ability to present oneself and argue during interviews
  • Understand the codes and workings of the business world
  • Develop a professional network and online presence

Cross-disciplinary skills:

  • Self-assessment and self-awareness
  • Written and oral professional communication
  • Information research and monitoring
  • Personal branding and e-reputation
  • Ability to pitch one's background and projects

Link with S4 internship

This module directly prepares the end-of-DUT internship (10 weeks minimum, S4):

  • Active search for companies and missions
  • Building a complete application file
  • Preparation for recruitment interviews
  • Definition of clear professional objectives

PART B: EXPERIENCE, CONTEXT AND FUNCTION OF THE COURSE

Module 1: Corporate Culture

The business world

Types of structures:

  • SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises): < 250 employees, flexibility, versatility
  • Mid-caps (Mid-size Enterprises): 250-5000 employees, growth, innovation
  • Large companies / Groups: > 5000 employees, structured careers, international
  • Start-ups: Innovation, technology, risk/opportunity
  • Engineering firms / IT service companies: Services, varied missions at client sites

Sectors for GEII:

  • Embedded electronics and systems
  • Telecommunications and networks
  • Connected objects (IoT)
  • Automation and Industry 4.0
  • Energy and renewable energies
  • Aeronautics, space, defense
  • Automotive and transportation
  • Medical and connected health

Company organization:

  • General management
  • R&D / Design office
  • Production / Operations
  • Quality and methods
  • Sales and marketing
  • Support (HR, finance, IT)

Culture and values:

  • Vision, mission, company values
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Professional ethics
  • Diversity and inclusion

Professional communication

Written communication:

  • Professional emails (subject, formulas, conciseness)
  • Technical reports
  • Meeting minutes
  • Summary notes
  • Project documentation

Oral communication:

  • Speaking in meetings
  • Project presentations
  • Elevator pitch (30 seconds)
  • Argumentation and persuasion
  • Stress management

Digital communication:

  • Professional social networks (LinkedIn as priority)
  • Personal branding
  • E-reputation
  • Professional monitoring
  • Sharing technical content

LinkedIn - Professional network:

  • Optimized profile (photo, catchy headline, personalized summary)
  • Showcasing skills and projects
  • Contact network (alumni, professionals, recruiters)
  • Publications and engagement
  • Recommendations

Module 2: Personal and Professional Project (3PE)

Self-assessment and personal review

Technical skills review:

  • GEII skills acquired (S1-S3)
  • Completed projects and learnings
  • Technical strengths
  • Desired areas for further development

Cross-disciplinary skills review:

  • Soft skills (communication, teamwork, autonomy)
  • Languages (technical English, others)
  • IT (office tools, programming, CAD)
  • Project management

Interests and motivation:

  • Preferred technical domains
  • Type of environment (SME, large company, startup)
  • Geographic mobility
  • Aspirations (responsibilities, expertise, international)

Personal values:

  • Work-life balance
  • Meaning of work
  • Innovation vs stability
  • Societal impact

Exploring GEII careers

Electronics careers:

  • Embedded electronics engineer
  • Electronic board designer
  • Test and validation engineer
  • Electronic design office manager

Industrial computing careers:

  • Automation engineer
  • Firmware / embedded software developer
  • Real-time systems engineer
  • Systems integrator

Connected objects / IoT careers:

  • IoT solutions architect
  • IoT engineer (hardware + software)
  • IoT project manager
  • IoT cybersecurity engineer

Telecommunications careers:

  • RF engineer
  • Network engineer
  • Communication systems architect
  • Antenna engineer

Testimonials and meetings:

  • DUT GEII alumni (career paths, advice)
  • Working professionals
  • Career conferences
  • Company visits

Building the professional project

Short-term objectives (0-2 years):

  • End-of-DUT internship (S4)
  • Further studies: Professional License, Engineering School, BUT
  • First job: senior technician

Medium-term objectives (3-5 years):

  • Technical or managerial specialization
  • Position advancement
  • Mobility (company, geographic)

Long-term objectives (career):

  • Technical expert / R&D Engineer
  • Project management / Project manager
  • Team leader / Manager
  • Business creation

Action plan:

  • Additional training to consider
  • Skills to develop
  • Network to build
  • Experience to acquire

Module 3: Professional tools

The CV (Curriculum Vitae)

General principles:

  • 1 page for beginners (2 pages if > 5 years experience)
  • Clarity, readability, hierarchy
  • Adaptation to the targeted position
  • Zero spelling mistakes
  • PDF format (name: LastName_FirstName_CV.pdf)

Reverse chronological CV structure:

  1. Header:
    • Last name, first name (large size)
    • Title/tagline (e.g.: "GEII Senior Technician - Embedded Electronics Specialty")
    • Contact information (phone, professional email, LinkedIn, portfolio)
    • Professional photo (optional but recommended)
  2. Education:
    • DUT GEII - ENOC Specialty, IUT Paul Sabatier, 2020-2022
    • Baccalaureate (track, honors, year)
    • Certifications (TOEIC, etc.)
  3. Professional experience:
    • Internships, apprenticeships, student jobs (if relevant)
    • Company, duration, position
    • Missions and achievements (3-5 bullet points)
    • Use action verbs: designed, developed, implemented, optimized
  4. Technical skills:
    • Programming languages (C, C++, Python, VHDL)
    • Tools (MATLAB, Proteus, Altium, Quartus)
    • Domains (analog/digital electronics, embedded systems, automation)
  5. Academic projects:
    • Significant projects (Rangefinder, Sorting Station, OC Antenna)
    • Technologies used
  6. Languages:
    • English: Level (B2, TOEIC 750)
    • Other languages
  7. Interests:
    • Relevant and personality-revealing
    • Amateur electronics/robotics if applicable

CV formats:

  • Classic CV: Sober, traditional companies
  • Modern CV: Colors, startups, creative positions
  • Europass CV: International (rarely used in France)

Tools:

  • Canva (free templates)
  • Word / Google Docs
  • LaTeX (very professional CV)
  • LinkedIn (CV export)

The cover letter

3-part structure (1 page maximum):

Paragraph 1 - You (the company):

  • Why this company?
  • Knowledge of the company (products, values, news)
  • Interest in the sector/mission

Paragraph 2 - Me:

  • My background (DUT GEII, specialty)
  • My skills related to the position
  • Relevant projects/experiences

Paragraph 3 - Us:

  • Mutual contributions
  • Motivation to collaborate
  • Availability and desired follow-up

Golden rules:

  • Personalized for each application
  • Concise and dynamic
  • Concrete examples
  • Positive and professional tone
  • Appropriate courtesy formulas

The professional portfolio

Showcase platform:

Personal website presenting projects, skills, achievements.

Content:

  • Presentation (who I am, background)
  • Detailed technical projects:
    • Ultrasonic rangefinder (electronics + VHDL)
    • Sorting station (automation + HMI)
    • Patch antenna (RF + EM simulation)
    • PID controller (control systems)
  • Technical skills
  • Downloadable CV
  • Contact

Technologies:

  • GitHub Pages + Jekyll (free, simple)
  • WordPress
  • Wix / Squarespace
  • Custom HTML/CSS

Advantages:

  • Concrete demonstration of skills
  • Differentiation from other candidates
  • Link to put on CV and LinkedIn
  • Continuous evolution (adding projects)

Module 4: Interview preparation

Types of interviews

Motivational interview:

  • Background presentation
  • Motivation for position/company
  • Behavioral questions
  • Consistency with professional project

Technical interview:

  • Questions about stated skills
  • Problem solving
  • Understanding of completed projects
  • Scenario-based exercises

Deferred video interview:

  • Recording answers to asked questions
  • Limited time per question
  • Advance preparation essential

Assessment center:

  • Psychometric tests
  • Group scenario exercises
  • Practical exercises
  • Behavior observation

Interview preparation

Company research:

  • Activity, products, services
  • Recent news
  • Values and culture
  • Competitors
  • Key figures

Preparing answers:

  • 3-minute presentation (background, skills, motivation)
  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Successes and failures
  • Notable projects (STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Result)

Questions to ask the recruiter:

  • Specific duties of the position
  • Team composition
  • Current projects
  • Training and career development
  • Next steps in the recruitment process

Logistics:

  • Location, time, contact person
  • Route and timing (arrive 10 min early)
  • Appropriate professional attire
  • CV copies, diplomas if requested

Interview simulations

Practical exercises:

  • Filmed scenario exercises
  • Individualized debriefing
  • Analysis of areas for improvement
  • New attempt

Evaluation grid:

  • Presentation (attire, posture)
  • Verbal communication (clarity, structure)
  • Non-verbal communication (eye contact, gestures)
  • Answers to questions (relevance, examples)
  • Questions asked
  • Perceived motivation

PART C: TECHNICAL ASPECTS

Tools and methodology

CV creation

Recommended templates:

  • Canva (GEII-friendly free template library)
  • Overleaf (LaTeX, ModernCV, AltaCV templates)
  • Microsoft Word (built-in templates)

CV validation checklist:

  • PDF format, professional file name
  • 1 page, readable font (11-12pt)
  • Complete and up-to-date contact information
  • Professional photo if included
  • Zero spelling mistakes (proofreading + Antidote/LanguageTool)
  • Consistent dates and information
  • Technical skills adapted to the position
  • Projects highlighted with quantified results
  • Clean design, clear hierarchy

Web portfolio

Creation with GitHub Pages + Jekyll:

  1. Create GitHub repository: username.github.io
  2. Choose Jekyll theme (Minimal, Cayman, Slate)
  3. Structure: 
    index.md (home)
about.md (about)
projects.md (projects)
cv.pdf
  4. Write Markdown pages
  5. Automatic publishing on https://username.github.io

Typical project content:

  • Title and context
  • Technologies used
  • Problems solved
  • Photos/diagrams/videos
  • Results and learnings
  • GitHub link if open source code

LinkedIn optimization

Complete profile:

  • Professional photo (neutral background, smile)
  • Cover photo (tech theme)
  • Personalized title (not just "DUT GEII Student")
    • E.g.: "Future Embedded Electronics Engineer | IoT & Real-Time Systems | Innovation Enthusiast"
  • Summary (3-5 paragraphs):
    • Background and area of expertise
    • Notable projects
    • Professional interests
    • Seeking internship/opportunities

Network development:

  • Connect with classmates
  • IUT alumni (former GEII students)
  • Teachers and speakers
  • Professionals met (conferences, trade shows)
  • Recruiters in target domains

Engagement:

  • Like/comment on relevant posts
  • Share technical articles
  • Personal publications (projects, monitoring)
  • Skill endorsements (request/give)

S4 internship search

Identifying target companies

Selection criteria:

  • Industry sector (electronics, IoT, telecom, automation)
  • Company size (SME/mid-cap/large company preference)
  • Location (region, mobility)
  • Proposed mission (alignment with professional project)

Research sources:

  • Job posting sites (Indeed, LinkedIn, Welcome to the Jungle)
  • Company websites (careers/internships section)
  • IUT alumni network
  • Career fairs and employment forums
  • Unsolicited applications

Tracking spreadsheet:

CompanyContactDate sentFollow-upResponseInterviewStatus
.....................

Recommended tool: Google Sheets or Excel

Application

Application email:

  • Precise subject: "DUT GEII Internship Application - Embedded Electronics - 10 weeks"
  • Concise body (5-10 lines):
    • Introduction (DUT GEII S3 student)
    • Interest in company/mission
    • Availability
    • Announced attachments
  • Attachments: CV + Cover letter (named PDFs)
  • Professional email signature

Follow-up:

  • If no response within 2 weeks
  • Short and courteous email
  • Reminder of application and motivation
  • Availability for discussion

PART D: ANALYSIS AND REFLECTION

Assessment

Deliverables to produce:

  1. CV and cover letter (25%):
    • Multiple versions adapted to different positions
    • Successive revisions with teacher feedback
  2. Online portfolio (20%):
    • Operational website
    • Minimum 3 detailed technical projects
    • Professional design
  3. 3PE report (25%):
    • Personal review (skills, interests, values)
    • Career exploration (career sheets, testimonials)
    • Formalized professional project (objectives, action plan)
    • 15-20 pages
  4. Filmed interview simulation (20%):
    • Background presentation (3 min)
    • Answers to questions
    • Personal video analysis
    • Debriefing with teacher
  5. Participation and involvement (10%):
    • Attendance
    • Engagement in exercises
    • Progress made

Cross-disciplinary skills acquired

  • Self-awareness and self-assessment ability
  • Written and oral professional communication
  • Information research and sector monitoring
  • Building and managing a professional project
  • Presentation and argumentation
  • Use of professional digital tools

Impact on professional integration

S4 Internship:
Direct application of knowledge acquired to obtain a quality internship (interesting missions, company aligned with project).

Further studies:
Application files (Professional License, Engineering School) highlighting background and project.

First job:
Ability to present oneself effectively, build a network, identify opportunities.

SUMMARY

The CEC and 3PE module is a strategic investment in employability. The tools created (CV, portfolio, LinkedIn profile) and the skills developed (communication, self-presentation, networking) constitute professional capital that can be leveraged throughout one's career, well beyond the S4 internship.

Personal and Professional Project (3PE)

Project building

Self-assessment:

  • Skills review
  • Strengths and weaknesses
  • Professional interests
  • Personal values

Career exploration:

  • Electronics careers
  • Connected objects careers
  • Career development
  • Professional testimonials

Defining objectives:

  • Short term (internship, first job)
  • Medium term (3-5 years)
  • Long term (career)

Professional tools

CV (Curriculum Vitae):

  • Structure and content
  • Layout
  • Adaptation to position
  • Classic vs creative CV
  • Formats (PDF, online)

Cover letter:

  • 3-part structure
  • Personalization
  • Argumentation
  • Proofreading and corrections

Portfolio/Book:

  • Academic projects
  • Personal achievements
  • Technical skills
  • Visual presentation

Interview preparation

Types of interviews:

  • Motivational interview
  • Technical interview
  • Deferred video interview
  • Assessment center

Interview simulations:

  • Frequently asked questions
  • Self-presentation
  • Scenario exercises
  • Questions to ask

Non-verbal communication:

  • Posture and attitude
  • Eye contact
  • Gestures
  • Professional attire

Internship search (S4)

Preparation

  • Define criteria (sector, location, duration)
  • Identify target companies
  • Prepare documents
  • Research planning

Steps

  • Applications
  • Follow-ups
  • Managing responses
  • Organization

Monitoring and evaluation

  • Tracking spreadsheet
  • Experience feedback
  • Adjustments
  • Review

Practical work

CV and Cover letter

  • Writing multiple versions
  • Adaptation to real job offers
  • Peer review
  • Teacher corrections

Online portfolio

  • Personal website creation
  • Project presentation
  • Technical blog (optional)
  • SEO optimization

Interview simulation

  • Filmed interview
  • Performance analysis
  • Areas for improvement
  • New attempt
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