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 and tools. 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 tool. Being visible and being an active user.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 strategies. 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 and ask for a raise.

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.

Guest speaker: Lenka Kosmatova, YouTuber, AI Enthusiast, content creator, educator, and keynote speaker. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Natálie Hadwigerová, Project Coordinator at People in Need. Previously worked for CEA Study Abroad and as an Event Planner for Trapass Cafe. Graduated from AAU with BA in Humanities, Society and Culture in 2016; MA in Humanities in 2024. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Kristina Zakurdaeva, Digital Editor & Investigative Journalist at Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty. Graduated from AAU with BA in Journalism & Communication in 2016; with MA in International Relations & Diplomacy in 2021. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Saša Vitov, A-i-R Production Manager at MeetFactory, Co-Founder and Creative Director at hereandthere. Graduated from AAU with BA in Visual Arts in 2021. Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

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.

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