PSBB038 Career Kick-off

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Matěj Sapík (lecturer)
Sofiia Berezka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Tereza Uhrínová (lecturer)
PhDr. Zuzana Slováčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Tereza Pohlová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jaroslav Sýkora (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
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: 0/100, 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
With this course you will have the opportunity to gain insight into different types of hiring methods, you will understand the career planning process and improve your communication skills. Next, you will discover your strengths and weaknesses, develop the necessary competences for your future career and explore opportunities offered by the job market. After completing the course, you will be able to work further on your specific skills that you will use in practice to gain greater certainty in finding an internship, a part-time job, or entering the job market after graduating.

The method of teaching is largely interactive using coaching and incorporating the CMS (Carreer Management Skills) concept used in the Nordic countries. At the same time you will have the chance to choose topics for 1/4 of the lessons based on your career direction and career issues.
Learning outcomes
• Has knowledge about career planning and does not get anxious during the hiring 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
  • Fixed topics (Fixed list of topics discussed):

  • • Establishing a career goal
  • • Transferable competencies and their development
  • • Career direction
  • • Curriculum vitae and motivation letter
  • • Action Plan
  • • Hiring process

  • Supplementary topics (Optional topics that will or will not be taught based on your preferences):

  • • Employment law
  • • Organization skills
  • • Stress management
  • • Personal branding
  • • Interviews
  • • Psychological diagnostics
  • • Financial thinking
Literature
    required literature
  • ARMSTRONG, Michael. Armstrong’s handbook of human resource management practice. 11th ed. London: Kogan Page, 2009, xxvi, 1062. ISBN 9780749452421. info
    not specified
  • 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
  • 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
Colloquium, short presentation, CV draft, attendance (max 4 absences), activity during lessons.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught each semester.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
The course is divided into two seminar groups. Students can choose which group they want to go to according to their own preferences and time possibilities.
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, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024.
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