Jovanka Šotolová












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            PhDr. Jovanka Šotolová, Ph.D.

            Assistant Professor / Lecturer at the Institute of Translation Studies, Faculty of Arts, C


            Expertise and focus:            I am a literary translator and for 22 years I have run the
                                            podcast, mobility projects, etc.) – annual turnover within
                                            investigator fully responsible for the entire financing.

                                            I have experience with subsidy programs, planning and proj
            Form of mentoring meetings:     Either way, online or offline
            Has an experience in:           Academic career, Career in the non-profit sector, Career i

                                            Link to CV [ URL "https://utrl.ff.cuni.cz/cs/ustavkatedra/

            Previous mentoring experience:  At the Institute of Translation Studies, I have so far sup
                                            the Prix Gallica, I consulted an award-winning dissertatio
                                            optional courses aimed at connecting with practice (collab



            Motivation:                     I am not a ""pure"" academic, during my entire stay at the
                                            work, I am in direct contact with practice. I have a lot o
                                            to share them.

                                            But I'm also interested in research: I see the management 
                                            beneficial part of my academic work.


            Career guidance topics you can d•sDifferences between academic and non-academic careers
            the mentor:                     • Navigating the job market, employment opportunities
                                            • Creating a career plan, strategy

                                            • Identifying and utilizing one's skill set
                                            • Career change, change of field
                                            • Asking essential life questions


            Research related experience the •ePreparation of scientific publications - how to do it co
            ready to share with the mentee: • Writing popular science articles
                                            • Grant writing process, grant application consultation

                                            • Management of science and research in an academic instit
                                            • Consultation on preparation for a job interview
                                            • Networking - introducing people in the field

                                            • Utilizing the potential of international internships, co
                                            • Transition from academia to the private sector
                                            • Consultation on required competencies for the private se

                                            • Project management
                                            • Navigating the job market in the sector I operate in
                                            • Starting a company

                                            • Validating a business idea
                                            • Establishing an academic spin-off

                                            • How to find an investor for your startup
                                            • Participating in events together with a mentee (conferen