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Career Counselling

Discover your strengths, guide your studies, and step confidently into your career.

Are you looking for answers about what to do after graduation? Are you hesitant about your direction, looking to prepare for a job interview, or wanting to turn your interests into real goals?

Career counseling at the CU Psychological Counseling Center offers a safe, confidential, and free space for you. In the counseling process, you are the expert on your own life. Career counselor guides you, provides useful tools, and helps you discover your potential.

Quick overview of the service

 Who it is for: All CU students (full-time and part-time studies)

  • Price: Free of charge
  • Format: In-person (Psychological Counseling Center at CU Mlyny) or online (MS Teams)
  • Scope: Career counseling is limited to a maximum of 10 sessions per academic year (1 session lasts 50 minutes, or up to 80 minutes)
  • Confidentiality: Guaranteed confidentiality and personal data protection 

How can we help you?

Career counseling is not just about writing a CV or preparing for an interview. We can guide you in the following areas: 

  • Self-exploration and strengths: Discover your talents, competencies, and values using innovative methods and psychological tests.
  • Academic and career direction: Navigate your options, overcome decision-making uncertainty, and choose a direction that makes sense for you.
  • Job market preparation: Create an up-to-date CV, cover letter, or professional LinkedIn profile.
  • Self-presentation and job interviews: Practice mock interviews in a safe environment, gain confidence in communicating your strengths, and navigate the topic of salary expectations.
  • Career management skills: Learn to manage your time more effectively, set priorities, build networks, and prevent burnout while still at university.

How does the counseling process work?

The counseling process is tailored to your needs. It usually consists of three consecutive phases, but you can start with whichever one suits you best:

Phase 1: Self-exploration

You will explore and define your needs, values, interests, and strengths. We will use psychological tests, career cards, and various experiential and coaching techniques. You will also receive a digital client portfolio to keep all your outputs neatly organized.

Phase 2: Options and decision-Making

You will connect your profile with real opportunities in the job market or academia. You will explore specific job roles, internships, or fields of study and use decision-making techniques to narrow down your top choices.

Phase 3: Planning and action

Steps You will turn your decisions into a concrete action plan. You will create application documents such as a CV or cover letter and practice interview performance. In the final session, you will reflect on the counseling process and take away a comprehensive client portfolio for your next steps.

Important Information and Guidelines

We care about making our cooperation transparent and collaborative:

 Scope and time: Career counseling is limited to a maximum of 10 sessions per academic year. A standard session lasts 50 minutes (up to 80 minutes for testing or more complex methods). Meetings usually take place once every 2 weeks.

  • Format and meetings booking: You can easily book an appointment via MS Bookings (in-person at Mlyny or online via MS Teams). When booking for the first time, you will fill out a short questionnaire.
  • Cancellations and rescheduling: If you cannot attend, please cancel or reschedule your appointment via MS Bookings at least 2 days in advance. In case of unexpected circumstances, please email the counselor as soon as possible :).
  • Confidentiality and data protection: Everything discussed during sessions is strictly confidential. Your data and notes are securely stored.

Would you like to book an appointment?

You can choose a time slot according to your preference in the booking form.

Please sign up for an appointment using your official UNIBA email account.

If you are registering for the first time, please also fill out a brief intake form: Topic of your career counseling –

Career Counselor

Mgr. Alica Vyskočániová, MSc

Career Counselor and Psychologist
e-mail: alica.vyskocaniova@uniba.sk

Alica graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at Comenius University in Bratislava and in Communication Science from the University of Vienna. She completed accredited training in career counseling, an ICF-certified coaching program, and certification in OPQ psychometric testing in the workplace context.

For more than ten years, she worked at a consulting firm focused on managerial selection, assessment, and development. In addition to occupational psychology and career counseling, she works with adolescents in a clinical psychology setting, is currently undertaking psychotherapy training, and is a member of the Slovak Chamber of Psychologists.

"In counseling, I like to create a space where people feel safe and free to explore who they are and what they want. I guide them not only through self-discovery but also in planning and taking concrete steps toward their goals or chosen changes. I believe that supporting self-awareness, building self-confidence, and recognizing one's strengths are key to unlocking a person's full potential."