PSBB038 Career Kick-off

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jaroslav Sýkora (lecturer)
Sofiia Berezka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Matěj Sapík (lecturer)
Mgr. Tereza Uhrínová (lecturer)
PhDr. Zuzana Slováčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Tereza Pohlová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eliška Zemanová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Zuzana Slováčková, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jarmila Valchářová
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
PSBB038/01: Tue 12:00–13:40 B2.23, except Tue 16. 4., M. Sapík, J. Sýkora, T. Uhrínová
PSBB038/UA: Wed 14:00–15:40 B2.22, except Wed 17. 4., S. Berezka
Prerequisites (in Czech)
! PS_BB064 Career Kick-off
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 42/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The subject "Career Kick-off" allows you to prepare for the job market, whether you are at the beginning of your studies or approaching their end. We use lectures, individual and group exercises, and several tasks to address topics that are crucial for thinking about work life and self-discovery.
You have the opportunity to gain insight into the functioning of the selection process, career planning, motivation, enhance self-awareness through new techniques and approaches, identify your strengths and areas for improvement, or connect with professionals directly from the field.
Upon completion of the subject, you will have new or more detailed information about yourself and your functioning, as well as resources you can work with when needed. The subject is based on interaction, coaching, and exercises. You will also have the opportunity to choose two topics through voting.
Learning outcomes
has knowledge about career planning and selection process
can create a high-quality CV and Cover Letter;
knows where to find relevant information to help him/her with the job market and his/her career development;
knows the demands of employers and can identify the key skills and competencies required by the current labour market in the Czech Republic;
recognizes his/her competencies, abilities, motivations and personality prerequisites considering their applicability;
improves his/her communication skills and develops not only his/her strengths but also works on his/her weaknesses;
learns to ask the right questions and perceive other people through coaching techniques;
Syllabus
  • Main Topics:

  • Approaches to Career
  • Personality and Competency
  • Personal Values and Organizational Culture
  • Time-management
  • Resumé, Cover Letter, LinkedIn
  • Organizational Visit

    Interview Preparation

    Career Planning, Motivation & Networking
Literature
  • SLOVÁČKOVÁ, Zuzana, Pavla HORÁKOVÁ and Dušan RENDOŠ. Průvodce personální psychologií. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014. Elportál. ISBN 978-80-210-6885-8. url info
  • BELZ, Horst and Marco SIEGRIST. Klíčové kompetence a jejich rozvíjení : východiska, metody, cvičení a hry. Translated by Dana Lisá. Vyd. 2. Praha: Portál, 2011, 375 s. ISBN 9788073679309. info
  • ARMSTRONG, Michael. Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management practice. 11th ed. London: Kogan Page, 2009, xxvi, 1062. ISBN 9780749452421. info
  • WHITMORE, John. Koučování : příručka rozvoje vlastních dovedností a zvyšování výkonnosti. Translated by Aleš Lisa. 1. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 1995, 125 s. ISBN 8085603756. info
Teaching methods
Interactive course management, work in groups, homework.
Assessment methods
Performance on short assignments, activity in lessons, Colloquium, completion of the initial and final questionnaire.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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