Students in the Czech Republic, like many others, combine study with work. The average foreigner has to spend at least 10,000 kroons on rent, transport, food, office supplies every month. So the issue of additional income has always been quite acute for young people. Work and part-time work in the Czech Republic for students is available already from the second or third year. The main thing is that the additional lesson does not harm your studies.
What is a part-time job in the Czech Republic
A part-time job is a working relationship between an employer and a performer that involves completing certain tasks part-time or only a few days a week.
The best option for students is to agree with the employer about going to work in their free time. This is important because work that affects student performance and attendance is prohibited in the Czech Republic. If it turns out that a student is doing poorly due to employment, this may even lead to expulsion.
Therefore, most often university students are looking for a part-time job (Brigada) and, fortunately, there are more than enough such vacancies in the Czech Republic.
A brigade is a common form of temporary work for foreigners and Czechs, including students.
Often we are talking about vacancies that do not require special qualifications. Crews can be found in supermarkets, warehouses, cafes, printing houses, factories, and even seasonal festivals.
Separately, we note that in the summer season, the list of brigades expands significantly - permanent workers go on vacation and the employer willingly hires temporary workers for 1-3 months. The conditions of such work can be close to permanent, that is, with a full working day and decent wages.
There are only two requirements - knowledge of the language and a document confirming the right to work:
- long-term student visa;
- long-term visa for family reunification;
- permanent residence (permanent residence), residence permit.
A student visa entitles you to work no more than 100 hours a month - this is approximately 20-25 hours a week (4-5 hours a day).
Popular jobs among students
Since not all students can boast of excellent knowledge of the language, the most popular teams are part-time jobs in factories, factories and industries, where you do not need to communicate with clients and you can get by with minimal knowledge of Czech.
In factories, foreign employees are offered unskilled jobs, for example, sorting goods or packing finished products.
As practice shows, work at the plant is difficult for many. But for those who don't know above average Czech, there is another option - hostess. It is enough to have a pleasant appearance and a beautiful smile to get a job as a service staff at presentations, conferences and festivals. It is the responsibility of the young people to greet guests.
Many go to work in the so-called street gastronomy. If a student studies in a large tourist attractive city, then in the summer season there will be no end of such vacancies. Employers are looking for sellers of ice cream, cocktails, fast food, cotton candy, in a word, all kinds of food.
You can earn extra money at McDonald's and other restaurants. True, in addition to the standard package of documents, you will have to issue a permit from a doctor (it costs about 200 CZK).
In the last courses of the university, you can focus on work in your specialty.
Students start looking for a permanent employer with temporary jobs, internships, and, having proved themselves to be a professional, many receive long-term contracts.
Search for vacancies and teams
The easiest way to find a suitable job is on the Internet. In the Czech Republic, several sites operate at once, where part-time jobs are placed exclusively for students. For example, these are: student.cz, e-brigady.cz, super-brigady.cz, brigady.vzdelani.cz, indexnoslus.cz. There are websites where you can find vacancies for senior students: profesia.cz, superkariera.cz, ikariera.cz.
You should also take an interest in offers from employers at your university, at least there should be a notice board.
Sometimes job fairs are held, where employers personally get to know potential employees, university students.
Also, recruitment agencies always have vacancies; all students who have a work permit in the Czech Republic can cooperate with them. Agencies carry out a comprehensive selection of vacancies in Prague, Brno and the Czech Republic as a whole. In return, a percentage of the client's first salary is required.
Be careful, agencies that require prepayment may turn out to be scammers. The standard form of cooperation provides for payment only upon employment.
Examples of agencies: Student.cz, Jobstudent.cz.
Be sure to add a cover letter to your resume stating that you are a foreign student and have a work permit.
International companies in the Czech Republic are also hiring young staff; knowledge of the English language will be a significant advantage for the job seeker.
Student salaries in the Czech Republic
Traditionally, brigades are paid hourly in crowns. Of course, income from part-time jobs cannot be called high by the standards of the whole Czech Republic, but the funds received are enough for living and other expenses necessary for students.
Below are the estimated rates for the most popular jobs.
| Vacancy | Income in kroons per hour |
|---|---|
| Supermarket cashier | 90-120 |
| Sales assistant in the store | From 100 |
| Promoter | 100 |
| Administrator | 100 |
| Fast food cafe worker | 70-80 |
| Copywriter / translator | 70-120 |
| Secretary | 80-120 |
| Waiter, bartender | 80-100 |
| Promoter of excursions, festivals, tours | 70 |
| Technical specialties | 130 |
| Movers | 85 |
| Picking berries in the summer season | 60-70 |
| Call center operator | 70-80 |
In some cases, additional income is provided, for example, the tour promoter receives, in addition to the base rate, a percentage of ticket sales, and the bartender's job will ensure that a tip is received, which goes directly to the employee. The salary is charged once a month, once every two weeks, or even after the end of temporary work.
Employees should be suspicious of vacancies that do not provide for the conclusion of an agreement, because in this case, the relationship between the employer and the employee remains illegal and the student will have no reason to demand wages for their work in force majeure situations.
Formalization of relations with the employer
Even part-time work in brigades should be fixed by law. In the Czech Republic, there are several options for employment contracts, and each has its own characteristics.
- Work contract (Pracovní smlouva). Suitable for work relationships with more than 100 working hours. The document prescribes the specifics of the work, the duties of a specialist and the terms of employment. 4.5-8% of insurance premiums are deducted monthly.
- Work agreement (Dohoda o provedení prace). It is concluded if the number of working hours does not exceed 300 per calendar year. It differs from the previous document in that it provides for the possibility of concluding agreements with different employers at the same time and does not require deduction of an insurance premium in the amount of 4.5-8% to the budget.
- Employment contract (Dohoda o pracovní činnosti). An employment contract for up to 20 working hours per week.
Any contract is concluded in the presence of a basic document that allows you to live in the Czech Republic for a long time and work.
Internship for students
An internship in the Czech Republic is no different from an internship in other European countries. Depending on the status of the company, such work can be either paid or unpaid.
In exceptional cases, when it comes to a large company that provides valuable experience to employees, an internship may be paid for the applicant himself.After it, the employee can be offered a full-fledged contract, but often employers do not give a 100% guarantee that this will happen. Everything will depend on the skills of the student and the availability of vacancies in this specialty.
The internship is organized by intermediaries both in Russia and in the Czech Republic.
The duration of such employment is up to 4 months maximum. Most often, two-week express courses are offered. Almost all universities offer internships on the basis of departments and in partner companies.
Internship offers posted:
- on the websites of universities and faculties;
- on the portal of the National Agency for European Educational Programs;
- in the department of the Organization for the exchange of students of technical specialties;
- on PLOTEUS (Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space);
- on the websites of enterprises (Škoda Auto, Plzeňský Prazdroj and others);
- from intermediaries in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus.
For an internship in the Czech Republic, you must apply for a Schengen visa.
Documents required:
- international passport,
- color photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm,
- A completed application form,
- medical insurance certificate,
- document confirming the purpose of the trip,
- proof of funds (1010 CZK for 1 day),
- booking tickets and hotel rooms, data on accommodation,
- visa fee (35 euros) - as of 2021.
Conclusion
Students in the Czech Republic can earn extra money and even work full-time during the holidays. The most in demand for young people remains work in teams, in the service sector, in factories, as well as remote vacancies.
Employment in a brigade will allow you to earn from 60 to 130 CZK per hour. One of three possible employment contracts is concluded with the employer, and a student visa must also be presented.
In the last courses, students can look for a permanent job through internships.
