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. What is a burnout and how to prevent it.

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: TBD Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

1st Guest Speaker of the semester- David Merten's, CEO Light in the Dark, President at HQImpact. The topic is Storytelling. I've used him for other programs I run and you don't want to miss this master storyteller. Be sure your phone is charged...you'll be using it for some interactive activities. As we discussed in class, as humans, we communicate using non-verbal and verbal techniques. We REMEMBER when we're told a story. Related to your interviewing techniques this is intended to teach you the art of story telling so that when you're telling YOUR story, your audience (sometimes of 1) remember you. DATE: Wednesday, November 12th 3-4:30pm Room 2.07 (standard meeting room) TOPIC: Storytelling - How to be remembered GUEST: David Merten, CEO Light in the Dark NOTE: Be sure to be on-time to get credit for the talk, of which you need 3 of 5 to pass the class. If you are late by even 10 seconds, I will not mark you present. Why? Because it's not polite and will be disruptive to his talk which he'll need to start promptly at 3pm to finish on time. That's my use of negative reinforcement to modify behavior. Another lesson in management, no extra charge. You're welcome. - Jeff, junior storyteller Optional. You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Guest speaker: Nancy Hayes, Executive Coach, Mentor to Women-led Startups, Angel Investor, Founder, IBM global executive. Review her bio for inspiration...and ask whatever you'd love to know before you hear out on your own journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhayes2/ Link to Google Form where to post your question:: https://forms.gle/9dLMjvbebVLkeWB16 You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Pavlina is the managing director of Ewing. one of the top 4 Marketing/PR Consultancies here in Prague and has been a partner with Anglo American since 2023 as a mentor for the PR in Practice program as well as a judge at the end of the semester competition through our partnership with the Association of PR Professionals (APRA) which began the same year. During each Fall semester she directs a team from the Introduction to PR course in an actual field engagement with a real client - directing the students to create a strategic plan using the RACE strategic planning model along with PR/Marketing tactics to drive a desired goal/objective which the client desires. She is very enthusiastic and engaged and a student favorite among the mentors. This article from 2021 towards the end of the pandemic reveals alot about her engaged and determined leadership style. She clearly has a 'true north', with boundless energy and determination and commitment. A great role model for your students generally and for women in business, specifically. https://www.mediaguru.cz/clanky/2021/01/ewing-letosni-rok-bude-pro-komunikaci-narocnejsi-nez-lonsky/ You are required to attend 3/5 career talks.

Blake's background for context of the source of his content: www.linkedin.com/in/blakewittman/ Presentation will compare and contrast what to expect when working in Europe VS the USA covering legal, common company policies and cultural differences. Also, as a recruiter and coaching HR firm covering Europe, Blake will discuss the following:

Guest Speaker #5 of 5 (Last Chance!) Following the speaker - we will have a group kumbaya discussion about the experiences and challenges faced during the internship application process and the internship itself...and if absolutely necessary....Incomplete forms. Finally, I'll take suggestions on course improvements. Final Guest lecture to catch 3 of 5 required to pass the course.