Lectures and presentations

The Career Centre of Charles University offers a wide range of services – from individual counselling and career assessments to workshops, networking events, and even a semester-long Career Course. This short lecture is about the service providing by the CU Career Centre. Join us to discover how to plan your career during your studies and get a head start for the future!

Speakers: doc. PhDr. Tereza Pospíšilová, Ph.D. - a member of the Charles University Rector's Board; Mgr. et Mgr. Miloš Ulrich

Short presentations of Consulting Club 307, AIESEC, and IFMSA student associations.

Career Course is a subject developed by the CU Career Centre, taking place at the Faculty of Social Sciences, intended for all students of Charles University. The course is in Czech so far.

This programme introduces the course and its content, covering, e.g. self-learning, personal values, skills, and limits. It helps with career decisions, unexpected situations, and networking. The course also focuses on practical issues such as writing an effective curriculum vitae, building a personal brand, working with LinkedIn, effective communication with recruiters, and preparing for an entrance interview. The course result is to create an individual career plan and strategy for 6-12 months. The course also provides career law basics and current trends in the career world.

Speaker: Michaela Morala

Psychology, digital marketing, history, or manual work at the National Museum. The CU Volunteer Centre is here for you, offering a diverse range of volunteer positions that allow you to develop your soft skills and enhance your competencies.

The short lecture is about opportunities in volunteering, which can bring valuable experience for your future career. You will learn what you can do at the National Museum and how to collaborate with the People in Need organisation, Fokus Praha, and the General University Hospital in Prague.

All volunteer opportunities are available at the CU Volunteer Centre.

Motivation is a key driver of success—but how do you tap into your inner energy, stay motivated in the long run, and inspire others along the way?

In this seminar, we will explore different sources of motivation, the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and practical ways to overcome obstacles and keep going even in challenging situations. We will focus on self-awareness, working with inner barriers, and strategies for naturally motivating not only yourself, but also your team, colleagues, or the people close to you.

The lecture is designed for anyone who wants to understand their strengths better, use their potential effectively, and learn to motivate with respect and authenticity.

Speaker: Mgr. Helena Horálková

What rights and responsibilities do employees have? What should you watch out for when negotiating an employment contract—and how does it differ from a DPP or DPČ (the Czech agreements for work performed outside standard employment)? What limits apply when scheduling working hours, and under what conditions can an employer dismiss an employee?

In this short talk, Jakub Tomšej from the Faculty of Law at Charles University, will offer a practical, student-friendly overview of the most critical topics in Czech labour law and answer questions about employment for students and recent graduates.

Career counsellor Petra will first introduce career counselling services and her work. She will then answer participant's questions, especially regarding education and gaining experience, CVs, LinkedIn and other forms of self-presentation, searching for work, freelance work, and remuneration.

Speaker: Ing. Lucie Václavková, Ph.D.

If you are interested in work that has meaning, discover opportunities in the world of green jobs.

The lecturer will explain why this growing field is worth exploring and where we can gain hands-on experience.

Speaker: Ing. Milada Karasová

An innovative course designed for final year students and graduates of Charles University. It is designed for those who want to develop their career in the European Union (EU) institutions and bodies. EPSO (European Personnel Selection Office) organises the selection procedures for job positions in the EU institutions. Attention of the course is paid to career options and opportunities for employment in the EU institutions and bodies in order to increase the chances of success in selection procedures and thus strengthen the representation of Czech men and women in the EU. The graduate will be prepared for the different stages of the selection procedure and will be familiar with the methods leading to success in the selection procedure. Emphasis is placed on the development of soft skills. The course is a joint project of Charles University (UK) and Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE).

Speaker: PhDr. Olga Běhounková, Ph.D.

In the Czech Republic, today's labour market presents several challenges; it is faster, more fluid and more dynamic than ever before. As a result, resilience–the ability to cope with challenging situations–is seen by employers as a key characteristic of quality graduates. But can resilience be built?

At the Resilience Centre of Charles University, we are committed to doing just that. Resilience is a skill that can be developed and learned throughout life. The lecturers will talk about support in difficult situations, develop self-care habits, manage stress and effectively prevent burnout.

Speakers: Mgr. Jan Tesárek, Mgr. Tomáš Holub

Kateřina Jiřinová, an experienced lecturer and mentor in the field of management and innovation, will talk about ways entrepreneurship can be learned. She will also explain what to think of as entrepreneurship. The concept of entrepreneurship is not only related to entrepreneurship as such. It is about the ability to develop, to cooperate, to co-organise, to respond to current life and career challenges, to see opportunities where others do not see them, and to be socially useful.

Speaker: Kateřina Jiřinová

The European Union represents a unique project with a fundamental impact on the lives of citizens in Europe and around the world. Working in EU institutions thus offers the opportunity to influence important political decisions and actively contribute to solving the challenges of the 21st century. Thanks to the variety of job opportunities in the EU, you can apply your skills in several spheres and gain new experiences in a unique multicultural environment. Over 60,000 employees from 27 member countries work for European institutions. In European institutions, you can use your knowledge of not only the 24 official languages of the EU, but also outside the EU, at Delegations located all over the world. Not only students of international relations will find their application, but also doctors, lawyers, scientists or translators.

Speaker: Tereza Sanjuan

Doctoral studies represent a transitional phase between the role of a follower and that of an emerging leader. This seminar will offer a concise and practical introduction to reflective leadership in an academic environment, where high autonomy and collaborative partnerships are expected. We will focus on distinguishing among roles (leader, manager, follower), conceptualising the essence of leadership in the context of social identity theory, and providing examples from research in the Czech context. The goal is to foster a conscious, responsible, and relationally sensitive approach to leading others, even at the early stages of an academic career.

Speaker: Mgr. Kateřina Machovcová, Ph.D.

PhD life is gone, and one big question remains: What to do next? Should I build my future on academia or try another adventure in a company? Where can my research and skills have the greatest impact?Join this lecture to explore common career dilemmas faced by PhD candidates and graduates and to gain practical perspectives on academic and non-academic paths.Ondřej Málek will offer several viewpoints on (non)academic careers and what it takes to build them. Topics include:

• Setting your career direction: what to consider and how to decide

• Who tends to thrive in academia—and who may be better suited outside it

• What it takes to grow an academic career (skills, mindset, strategy)

• How to build a career beyond academia: transferable skills, positioning, and next steps

Let's be inspired and learn about the next steps leading to developing your future career!

Speaker: JUDr. Ondřej Málek, Ph.D.

This programme focuses on the role of legal advisors in the Czech Armed Forces, their responsibilities in foreign operations, and the training and professional development they undergo. The presentation will also provide insight into legislative processes, creation and revision of internal regulations, and legal consulting in the specific field of military law. At the same time, it will challenge common stereotypes about the military and demonstrate that the work of a legal advisor in the Czech Armed Forces is primarily about expertise, cooperation, and modern legal thinking.

Our guest is a military lawyer who will discuss what it’s like to combine legal education with service for the defence of the state.

This session explains how to combine civilian life (work or studies) with military service in the Czech Republic. It outlines three ways of getting involved: regular participation in training as part of the Active Reserve, a single one-off voluntary training course, or registration as a volunteer who would undergo training only if the security situation deteriorates and the armed forces need reinforcements. The talk also covers what each option typically involves in practice and the financial compensation provided for training and service.

Together we will get to know the specifics of the labor market in the Czech Republic, cultural differences, advantages and barriers for foreigners on the labor market. We will show you the opportunities, where and how to search for a job or part-time job - what kind of jobs and industries are in demand in the Czech Republic, and where to look for leading employers and/or job agents. We will look how to formulate correctly a job application and CV, as well as what are the obligations of a job applicant from EU/non-EU countries. At the end, you will have space for your questions, which you can also send in advance to .

Speaker: M.Sc. Denisa Stáncová

The personal brand is the whisper that lingers after you have left the room. Success is built on relationships—the kind that can open the door to the executive suite just as easily as to a sold-out theatre premiere.

In this session, the participants will learn how to use etiquette and small talk as practical tools for building a strong, trustworthy network. Because the most essential things in a career start with a genuine interest in other people, and once you know what is appropriate—and what we can confidently allow ourselves—it becomes much simpler: Don’t overthink it. Smile. It suits you.