Ecole Centrale EI1 Resources Semester 2 2020-21 by Lisa Irle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29 Made with magic en-us 2021-02-05 16:33:44 UTC 2026-06-08 10:36:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Just like in S1 you will find all the class resources and links here on the Padlet. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169075693 For the first half of the semester, we will be working on your CV, Cover letter and Interview Techniques]]> 2021-02-05 16:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169075693 The first step is to get talking about yourself. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169092963 Use the following activities to practise talking about yourself, your interests, your achievements and your ambitions]]> 2021-02-05 16:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169092963 In small groups use this activity as a starting point. Take it in turns to answer the questions. Try to keep the conversation going by asking each other for more information. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169108686 2021-02-05 16:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169108686 What are Transferable Skills and Learning to talk about them. Instructions: lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169119106
  • First Read through the first page of the document which gives some very good examples of Transferable skills and more detailed descriptions/examples of the different skills.
  • Now spend a little time working by yourself and complete the 1st questionnaire: Life Skills, Improving your skills, before sharing your answers with your group. When you share your answers, make sure you ask each other questions and try to improve your responses.
  • Have a look at the final page of the document: Skills Skills Skills. Use this document to produce 5 examples of Transferable skills that you have and give CONCRETE examples of how you have demonstrated these skills.
  • Share your answers with your group.
    • LifeSkills: Improving your skills
    ]]>     2021-02-05 16:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169119106     The STAR format lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169137941 Read the attached article - there are some useful links to follow if you feel motivated to do so!]]> 2021-02-05 16:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169137941 STAR lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169145636 2021-02-05 16:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169145636 Practice your STAR examples lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169149341 2021-02-05 16:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169149341 Take a look at Innocent Drinks lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169167432
  • Have a good look at the Innocent website
  • Answer the questions on the quiz in the post below.
  • Do some further research. What else can you find out about the company?https://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/
  • Share your answers and research with your group and make a short summary of your research to present to the class.

    • ]]>     2021-02-05 16:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169167432     STAR: Some more examples to work on lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169200017 2021-02-05 16:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169200017 Links to Google Videos lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169222389 2021-02-05 17:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1169222389 How to have a better Conversation. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173775146 Watch this TED talk video from Celeste Headlee]]> 2021-02-07 15:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173775146 Quick Fire Debate lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173775794 2021-02-07 15:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173775794 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173776359 2021-02-07 15:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173776359 Some more STAR questions to practice with. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173783252 1. Think about how you answered the questions and structured your descriptions of your Transferable Skills (in the last session).
    2. With your new knowledge of how to structure your answers, check back through your work and look to see how you would change or restructure your answers and examples.
    3. Using the attached worksheet, practice some further questions.
    NOW YOU ARE READY TO PUT ALL THIS PRACTICE INTO USE ON YOUR CV and COVER LETTER]]>     2021-02-07 15:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1173783252     ROLL THE DICE lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175328696 2021-02-08 06:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175328696 TOEIC PADLET LINK lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175434998 https://padlet.com/lisajirle/zuycbboc6dhlr6hf

    ]]>     2021-02-08 07:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175434998     Strengths and Weaknesses lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175515995 Now you have started to think about your skills and experience, let's look more specifically at your strengths (and weaknesses)]]> 2021-02-08 07:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175515995 Transferable skills Exercise lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175724710 2021-02-08 08:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1175724710 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1176310162 2021-02-08 11:19:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1176310162 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1176313842 2021-02-08 11:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1176313842 PPT for CV tasks and Company Research lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1183280644 2021-02-09 16:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1183280644 Watch this video made by recruiters from Google. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196535867 Make notes about any interesting points to share with the class]]> 2021-02-12 14:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196535867 Basic Key Points for CV writing lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196560076 2021-02-12 14:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196560076 The STAR format lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196566950 2021-02-12 14:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196566950 Getting Started lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196583163 This video nicely summarises some of the key points you need to think about when writing your CV.]]> 2021-02-12 14:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196583163 Guardian CV Template lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196593804 2021-02-12 14:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196593804 A Handy reference guide. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196620000 2021-02-12 14:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196620000 Use Action Verbs lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196646701 2021-02-12 14:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196646701 A Useful Guide to Writing your CV lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196649773 This guide is great as not only does it include some great example of CVs but it will also help you io improve some of your text with helpful examples of " what you write - what you should write".
    It is also targeted at students rather than people already in work.]]>     2021-02-12 14:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196649773     lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196688259 2021-02-12 14:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196688259 Cover Letter Guidelines lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196693216 2021-02-12 14:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1196693216 Class 3 March 1st lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1202584147 1. Please go to the padlet link for TOEIC Practice and look at the resources for section 5 and select the exercises that best suit YOUR needs.
    2. Finish your CV and post it on the google link below for your group. Use the attached CV checklist (on the Serveur Pedagogique) to help you.
    PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR CV THAT I CAN EDIT SO THAT YOU CAN RECEIVE YOUR CORRECTIONS IMMEDIATELY.
    DEADLINE FOR FIRST CV DRAFT: 1ST MARCH 9pm.
    GROUPE B1
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1T-m3ci__Z3t7BHh0EDgE4oMUlZLAIaia?usp=sharing

    GROUPE CD2
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D0yG9p73wo-MFNoDmSE7pQu4W3YUlyQ6?usp=sharing

    ]]>     2021-02-15 06:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1202584147     Cover Letter Template lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1203332465 This is on the Serveur Pedagogique in the section Anglais: CV and Cover Letters]]> 2021-02-15 11:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1203332465 Innocent Drinks - worksheet lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1274476801 Go to the Innocent website and have a look at this company]]> 2021-03-05 16:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1274476801 Watch these great videos from Nottingham University lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1274581166 This videos shows the importance of targeting your letter correctly.]]> 2021-03-05 17:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1274581166 Group B1 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1309697504 When you are satisfied that you have made your corrections and updates, please upload your Final version of your CV using the link below. Thank you!]]> 2021-03-15 09:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1309697504 Group CD2 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1309700356 When you are satisfied that you have made your corrections and updates, please upload your Final version of your CV using the link below. Thank you!]]> 2021-03-15 09:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1309700356 Lesson 5 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1309730885 1. Look at the ppt and watch the 3 short videos from Nottingham.
    2. Choose a company to research and prepare an informal presentation about the company including information about their recruitment process.]]>     2021-03-15 09:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1309730885     If you need to take the TOEIC test: lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1335338812 Go to Hippocampus and select TOEIC test 2. Complete the Listening section of the test.

    ]]>     2021-03-21 21:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1335338812     If you have already passed the TOEIC lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1335345505 Follow the link to the padlet below and complete the reading test in Practice Test 3]]> 2021-03-21 21:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1335345505 Company Research Presentation lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1336809960 Finish researching your chosen company and be ready to present your research at the start of the next lesson (12th April)]]> 2021-03-22 08:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1336809960 Apply for this job and practice your interview skills lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1399485871 Go to the post below for the job description]]> 2021-04-09 11:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1399485871 1. Reading Section TOEIC Test lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406254236 There are 2 activities for you to do. The first one is to complete TOEIC test 2.
    1. Complete the Reading section of TOEIC test 2 on Hippocampus. You completed the listening section in the last asynchronous class. Please enter your score for the 2 parts of the test on the google form here: (this will act as a register for the class too). If you have already taken the TOEIC test, please mark on the spreadsheet your last score from your test. You can then use the class time to work on your Cover Letter.
    GROUP B1:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BSSnpaA_N637MSEKMa8OD2JLFkEPWatZtQo77-aCDeQ/edit?usp=sharing

    GROUP CD2:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IgdlyVGXqT376e6Si9wretsR4MlbNAa-cixo3LTxSGc/edit?usp=sharing

    ]]>     2021-04-12 08:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406254236     Cover Letter and Prepare Interviews. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406255933 2021-04-12 08:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406255933 Interview Practice and Meetings lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406256761 2021-04-12 08:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406256761 Balloon debate lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406257335 2021-04-12 08:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406257335 Very old but still very funny - if you like Monty Python, this is a classic sketch! lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406749584 2021-04-12 11:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406749584 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406764618 Assessment days

    https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/assessment-centres/1046962-virtual-assessment-centres-what-to-expect-and-how-to-succeed]]>     2021-04-12 11:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406764618     Tricky Questions and how to answer them lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406772599 2021-04-12 11:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406772599 Sample Interview Questions lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406823984 2021-04-12 11:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406823984 Sample Cover Letter lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406845968 2021-04-12 12:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406845968 Lost Lifeboat lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406871639 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xBARdfuAztangbtvzQvoZO8JKmE_DGbalB3jR2eSmuk/htmlpresent


    ]]>     2021-04-12 12:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406871639     Lost at Sea lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406911189 2021-04-12 12:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406911189 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406929891 2021-04-12 12:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406929891 lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406945317 2021-04-12 12:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406945317 Cover letter Examples lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406977690 Here is a quick roundup of the key points to remember

    ]]>     2021-04-12 12:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1406977690     This is a brief summary of the TOEIC test with some hints and tips for preparing for and passing the test. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1456072375 2021-04-25 10:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1456072375 ARCADIS: Job description lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1458359212 Use this job description to apply for the job with ARCADIS. You will still need to do your research!]]> 2021-04-26 07:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1458359212 QUICK PREP TWO - NO AUDIO AVAILABLE ONLY AUDIO TEXTS - FOR EXTRA PRACTICE lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482401413 2021-05-02 13:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482401413 1. Reading Section TOEFL Quick Prep 2 Test lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482408718 There are 2 activities for you to do: TOEFL practice and begin your Cover Letter.
    If you have already taken the TOEIC test, please mark on the spreadsheet your last score from your test. Then use the TOEFL practice material in the post below and complete the 2 reading Practices. You can note your score on the spreadsheet.
    GROUP B1:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BSSnpaA_N637MSEKMa8OD2JLFkEPWatZtQo77-aCDeQ/edit?usp=sharing

    GROUP CD2:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IgdlyVGXqT376e6Si9wretsR4MlbNAa-cixo3LTxSGc/edit?usp=sharing

    ]]>     2021-05-02 13:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482408718     Begin your Cover Letter. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482428402 2. Your 2nd task is to begin working on your Cover Letter. You should have made some progress on this by the next class. If you would like to, use the job description below as an application for an internship. There are lots of key elements included in this job description which will be useful for a nice cover letter template for the future]]> 2021-05-02 13:35:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482428402 Begin your Cover Letter. lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482428726 2. Your 2nd task is to begin working on your Cover Letter. You should have made some progress on this by the next class. If you would like to, use the job description below as an application for an internship. There are lots of key elements included in this job description which will be useful for a nice cover letter template for the future]]> 2021-05-02 13:35:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1482428726 Use this chart to get an approximate TOEIC Score lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1484208192 2021-05-03 07:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1484208192 You have already been contacted by me regarding the next 2 lessons. Here are the details attached below lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1493086384 I have left the interview material I had already prepared for you on the padlet. Please look through it and if you can find the time to do a bit of practice with the questions, that would be great but I quite understand that this is a busy time of year for you.]]> 2021-05-05 09:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1493086384 TOEFL Listening : for Claire B lisajirle https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1508361041 2021-05-10 09:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lisajirle/9lzccczc0ivavk29/wish/1508361041