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Central bank decisions often seem like a distant world of data and economic models. But according to economist Simona Malovaná, they significantly affect people's everyday lives. The researcher from FSV UK and director of the Research and Statistics Department at the Czech National Bank focuses on how monetary policy, financial regulation and climate risks affect different groups in society. The combination of analytical thinking and creativity led her to study economics.
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Are you our international student or recent graduate? Join us for FSV UK Career Day on 8 April 2026 from 12:30 - 4:00 pm in the Jinonice Campus! You can look forward to a CV workshop, a Czech labour law lecture, companies recruiting, career counseling or a photographer who can take a professional photo for your CV. More information coming soon!
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IES alumna Michaela Koščová is now an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. During her studies at IES, she led the student association E-club and gained international experience through exchange programs at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the University of New Orleans. In her career, she focuses on solving complex business challenges across industries and leading diverse teams.
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Are you wondering what to do after school? To work, to pursue a doctorate, to go abroad, or to start your own project? And do you know how to best prepare for these steps now? Career Day at Charles University is here to help you take the next step! A day full of practical skills, useful information, and competence development awaits you that will make it easier for you to enter the job market and further career growth - regardless of your field of study.
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Fan Yang, born in China, is currently an assistant professor at the University of Economics in Prague. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in China, her master’s degree at the University of Delaware in the US, and her doctoral degree at IES in 2024. Since 2025, she has served as an ambassador for the IES MEF program, helping to guide and inspire prospective students.
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Read an interview with Jakub Hostačný, an IES graduate and now head of the Czech branch of Bolt Food. You will learn how his experiences at IES, McKinsey, start-ups, and e-commerce shaped his approach to business and leadership. Jakub openly describes why he believes in small teams, what surprised him after joining Bolt, and what skills he believes are key to rapid career growth. He also shares his personal view on work-life balance and what inspires him most to this day.
