Practical info about the course and its requirements. Attendance policy: required and optional class meetings. Career talks with industry insiders; proposed speakers. Assignments and deadlines. Internship requirements. Paperwork related to internship. Possible internship providers. You will meet AAU Career Development Specialist and will learn how you can benefit from individual career counseling.

Finding your path, IKIGAI. The concept of personal brand. Establishing and maintaining your personal brand. Personal SWOT analysis. Job search strategies, tools and tips. Job search resources in the Czech Republic.

CV dos and don'ts, section to include and exclude, tips on perfecting your CV.

Writing a cover letter: why bother about it and how to stand out from the crowd. LinkedIn profile - an important element of professional portfolio. Applications through job sites and company's websites. Other application materials that might be required to submit.

Networking: who, where and how? Confidence pillars. Conversation starters. Body language. Self-presentation and elevator pitch. LinkedIn - a powerful networking and job search tool. Being visible and being an active user. LinkedIn dos and don'ts. Career development with the help of professional community.

Purpose of a job interview and your role there. Interview types. Before, during and after an interview: what to do and what to avoid. Dealing with nervousness and getting rejected.

Conflict resolution. Challenging situations you can face at work: how to deal with them. Salary negotiations: who initiates, when is the best time and how to approach this uneasy issue.

No class meeting. Time slot reserved for mock interviews. - Arrange your mock interview individually for this time slot. - Individual consultations on internship search and feedback on assignments. Tip: if you chose to write an Individual Career Plan, use this time to work on it.

No class meeting.

EU nationals and their family members vs 3rd country nationals - who needs a work permit? Working after student visa and "other" visa. Self-employment, freelancing, own business. New government regulations regarding free access to the Czech labor market for U.S. citizens. Guest speaker: Foreigners.cz - complex relocation and immigration services in Czechia. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Karolína Buňatová, Office of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of the Czech Republic. Previously worked as Conference Producer for Markus Evans. Graduated from AAU with BA in Politics & Society in 2007; with MA in International Relations & Diplomacy in 2010. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Vanda Prošková, Communications & Outreach Consultant at United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Communications Consultant at Humanity in Action, New York. Previously employed at EU Rights Clinic, Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament (PNND). Graduated from AAU in 2020 with BA in International Relations. Completed LLM degree in International Law with International Conflict and Security at the Brussels School of International Studies. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Judith Schmitt, Counselor and Trainer for Burnout Prevention and Strength Analysis at Prague Integration. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Melissa Durda, Senior Director of the Synergos Spiritual Civilization Program and Holistic Life Coach. Previously a Philanthropy and Corporate Partnership Specialist at Forum 2000, Program Officer at Concern Worldwide New York, Business Manager at Open Society Institute. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Discussion over the experience and challenges faced during the internship application process and the internship itself. Incomplete form. Suggestions on course improvements.