Useful tips on how to achieve career success

Series of workshops

European Institute of Innovation and Technology for Food (EIT Food) and University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have prepared a series of workshops to support students in Czechia and Europe.

14 November 2023

Figure out where you are heading

Lecturer: Dr. Ing. Markéta Raková

Length:  2 hours

Form:  on-site workshop

Venue:  UCT Prague, Technická 5, Prague

• it is necessary to have an intention/goal already during their studies and to systematically work towards its accomplishing (and will find out the reasons why it is necessary)
• it is necessary to have an overview of companies that employ graduates in the given field (if they want to get a job in it) and it is advisable to go there for a temporary job / internship / compulsory practice
• success at work is not only based on professional skills (acquired by studying), but other factors will also have an impact (and which ones)

23 October 2023

Develop your own personal brand

Lecturer: Dr. Ing. Markéta Raková

Length:  2 hours

Form:  on-site workshop

Venue:  UCT Prague, Technická 5, Prague

• they need to build their self-presentation and professional image in a targeted and consistent manner
• they need to start with self-knowledge on which they can build the development of their personal brand
• how to present their unique qualities/talents not only when preparing a CV, cover letter, at a job interview, but also later in a part-time job/employment/business

13 October  2023

9 am  - 3 pm

Design Thinking Workshop

Lecturer: Veronika Šamonilová Lauterbachová 

Length:  6 hours

Form:  on-site workshop

Venue:  UCT Prague, Technická 5, Prague

• the basics of the Design Thinking method
• conducting empathic conversation
• basic rules of brainstorming
• creative thinking
•  prototyping

30 October 2023

How to get along with your boss who is a generation older

Lecturer: Dr. Ing. Markéta Raková

Length:  2 hours

Form:  on-site workshop

Venue:  UCT Prague, Technická 5, Prague

• Overview of how people from different generations think and communicate differently and tips on how to get along with people one or two generations older
• Understanding of what communication styles are appropriate for other groups of people, what they expect and how to negotiate with them
• How to spot the person´s dominant communication style and adapt your approach accordingly - tips for effective negotiation 
• Communication barriers and how to tackle them (realize my problems in communication, what do I need to change in order to get along with people who may be more difficult to interact with)

17 October 2023

Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality

Lecturer: Thomas De Bruyne

Length:  3 hours

Form:  on-site workshop

Venue:  UCT Prague, Technická 5, Prague

• Understand what the Metaverse is, and what it is not
• Understanding of the key building blocks of the Metaverse
• See the most common use cases and benefits of immersive tech
• The most important risks and pitfalls in the Metaverse
• Be inspired about what the future holds for immersive tech