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Courses offered in Spring 2023

• MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF CHALLENGING MEETINGS Monday, March 20, 10:00-18:30

Digital meetings have become even more common through the increased acceptance of web conferencing. But tackling tasks in a group can be additionally demanding when done online – and in English. In this workshop, you'll participate in several challenging meetings, using English to assert your opinion, problem-solve and negotiate. Along the way, you'll learn principles and vocabulary which are valuable in these situations in general, and, by virtue of our digital format, you will also gain practice in participating in and leading meetings online. The workshop's overall goal is to afford you insights and experience which will help you communicate more confidently and effectively in these work-related situations – whether you already work in English in a current job or wish to prepare for your future professional life.

Through class discussions, pair-work, group exercises, role-plays and a simulation, you will have frequent opportunities for spoken practice. The workshop is held in English by a native speaker, and participation requires an intermediate level of English or above.

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• GET THAT JOB! Wednesday, March 22, 10:00-18:30
  
  

  This interactive online workshop focuses on the distinctive aspects of applying for jobs in English, a scenario you may encounter with any firm worldwide which operates internationally. It provides training in navigating selected stages of that process, including building your curriculum vitae and cover letter and presenting yourself convincingly in the interview. We'll meet in a virtual seminar room to examine sample CVs and cover letters, exploring them for guidelines on how to optimize your own credentials for potential employers. In breakout rooms, you'll work with fellow participants in separate pairs or small groups to do short exercises and role-plays with feedback from your trainer. Breakout rooms also provide the perfect platform for gaining experience with interviewing online. The workshop's overall goal is to enable you to create effective application materials on your own and to increase your confidence when interviewing in English.

  We'll work with the user-friendly video conferencing tool Zoom. You'll receive a link per email which enables you to join the workshop via your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The main technical requirements are a webcam, microphone and speakers. Most devices come with this technology already built in, but in case these features are not integrated into your desktop computer or laptop, you will need an external webcam plus a microphone and speakers (or a headset). You'll receive a .pdf file with example materials as well as other helpful information related to the job-application process. The workshop is held in English by a native speaker.

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• JOB APPLICATIONS (2 DAYS) Tuesday, March 21 & Thursday, March 23, 10:00-13:30

Are the contents of an English CV/resume the same as in your native language? Can you write about your background and career convincingly and demonstrate your motivation and expertise in a cover letter or personal statement? And can you strike the right balance between "selling yourself", focusing on your strengths and motivations, yet not sounding arrogant? How do you come across?

The objective of this workshop is to put you on an equal footing with English native speakers when applying for positions abroad. This workshop provides you with all the information you need for job applications in English. Before the second workshop day, you will prepare (or optimise) your CV/resume/LinkedIn page/cover letter and receive feedback in small groups

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There is a limited number of participants for these workshops. Participants will be drawn from the list of registered students. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email with link to online workshop in March before the workshop!