Find a full-time or part-time job in your field
We've already done some of the research for you. Here you will find carefully selected part-time and full-time job opportunities, temporary jobs and internships suitable for students and graduates of UCT Prague.
Choose according to what you are looking for/need:
- Jobs - trainee programs, part-time and full-time positions in the industry.
- Temporary jobs - opportunities to earn a little extra money while studying, often outside the field/less professional (and therefore more demanding) positions.
- Internships - short-term work experience, summer internships.
For employers
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Recommendation for foreigners seeking jobs in Czechia
Finding job as foreigner in the Czech Republic can be intriguing. Here are few tips to help you succeed
Learn Czech (target to B1 level)
Even for positions in international companies and English-speaking teams, it will be useful to have at least a basic knowledge of Czech (try to gradually work your way up to B1 level). Most companies even require it. Why? Czech is likely to be the basic communication language of the company in the Czech Republic. Therefore, you may have to know the language to communicate with other departments (e.g. entry administration, etc.) or to read regular memos and reports. A candidate who already has at least a basic knowledge of Czech may then be given preference in the selection process.
To enhance your Czech language skills, sign up for the university courses (free of charge) here and start learning! In the interview, don't hesitate to mention that you are working on your Czech language skills!
Here, you'll specifically find job positions that do not need czech language skills. If you're seeking additional positions, please switch to the Czech version of the website here.
Mind the proper visa
If you are required to have a visa in the Czech Republic, it is essential to have all your documents in order both when you study and when you intend to start work. Once you graduate, your student visa will no longer be valid and you will need to apply for an employment-seeking residence permit if you wish to stay in the Czech Republic and look for a job. Find more information about the visa and residence permit types here.
It is important to your employer that you are familiar with the issues and that you think about all the formalities. It shows, among other things, that you are independent and interested in staying in the Czech Republic. Employing a foreigner (for internship, temporary work or employment) is administratively demanding for the employer, so your proactivity can really pay off in this case.
Consider for how long you want to stay in the Czech Republic
Think in advance about your future plans and how long you want to stay in the Czech Republic - 1 year, 5 years, permanently...? You should take it into account when looking for temporary work and employment. If you are serious about the Czech Republic, don't be afraid to mention it at the interview!
Taking on a new employee puts an administrative and personnel burden on the employer - they have to formally accept you and deal with all the paperwork, training, education etc. Of course, this happens with every newcomer, but with foreigners these demands are even higher (e.g. because of the paperwork), and often with an uncertain outcome - your potential new boss may not be entirely sure how you feel about his company and the Czech Republic in general, and whether his company will not be just a transfer station for you. So it is up to you to ask yourself these questions beforehand (because this question will surely come up in the interview) and then convince the employer.
We do not want to discourage you and we believe that the Czech Republic is full of great job opportunities for our foreign students. It may just take a little more preparation and patience than you expected. Don't be discouraged by any setbacks and instead go for success - think through, and communicate well, your goals and vision for life in the Czech Republic and keep improving your Czech. Good luck!