Lenka Landová spent years in the corporate environment before deciding to take a different path – one closer to people and their life stories. After taking a proper break to reflect and breathe, she joined the team at Foreigners in January 2024 as an assistant.
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Navigating the Path to Czech Citizenship: A Personal Journey
Acquiring citizenship in a foreign country can be a challenging process, but with the right guidance and careful preparation, it is achievable. This article outlines the steps to obtaining Czech citizenship, using the experience of Arina, originally from Russia, as an example. Through her journey, you’ll gain practical advice and insights into the requirements, challenges, […]
How to Write a Motivational Letter and Secure a Job Interview in the Czech Republic
#LifeInCzechia Are you seeking a job in the Czech Republic and want to make a lasting impression on potential employers? A well-crafted motivational letter can be your key to securing a job interview. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of writing an impactful motivational letter that highlights your skills, experiences, and passion. By the end of this article, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to write a compelling letter that increases your chances of getting noticed and invited for an interview.
“I enjoy making order out of chaos.” Interview with Chief Operating Officer Alena Holubcová
#LifeinCzechia She’s always been interested in how things work. She’s also one of Foreigners’ oldest employees. Alena Holubcová brings innovative solutions to already established processes to increase their efficiency. As such, she ends up saving herself and her colleagues hours of work. In the interview, she explained what her position entails and what she enjoys the most about it.
Women in Business: Interview with the Foreigners CEO Andrea Tkačuková
#LifeInCzechia She is one of the two people behind the birth of Foreigners.cz. CEO Andrea Tkačuková runs a successful business that has grown to include five more branches in the Czech Republic. In the interview, she talks not only about her experience with establishing a startup and renting apartments to foreigners, but also about what it’s like to be a businesswoman and mother in one.
Who’s Taking Care of Dads in Czechia? Interview with David Škrobánek
#ForeignersRecommends Are you a dad? Do you sometimes feel like nobody cares about your problems as a parent? The topic of fatherhood has been resonating more and more in Czechia. However, according to the coach David Škrobánek who helps fathers through tough situations, it’s still not talked about enough. Czech dads aren’t the only ones with issues. Foreign fathers (and especially those married to Czech citizens) have to deal with unique challenges on their parenthood journey. Read more to learn about his project and how to get help yourself.
“Not Even ECs Have the Power to Reopen Embassies”: Interview with Immigration Consultant Martin Faů
#ForeignersTeam Martin Faů has been working as an Expat & Immigration Consultant (or as we say, EC) at Foreigners for more than a year and a half. By March 2022 he has helped 211 clients. He was recently promoted to a senior consultant. We sat down with Martin to talk about how his job changed during the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, which services he enjoys arranging the most, and what kind of immigration stories stuck in his mind.
“Tough Times Can Help You Grow”: Interview with Foreigners’ Relocation Consultant Martin Chudoba
Our Relocation Consultant Martin was recently promoted to the position of a PRO(fessional) at Foreigners. We caught up with him at the Brno office over a cup of coffee to discuss his career growth, how he’s survived and thrived during the pandemic, his favorite part of working with people, and what he enjoys doing in his free time.
Buy Your Dream Home in Czechia with Our Property Sales Division Manager Marek Viktor
Expats often talk about the Czech Republic as their home away from home. But have you ever thought about buying or selling an apartment here? Whether you’re planning on settling here long-term or you’re looking for a safe investment, we can guide you through the world of Czech real estate. Our Property Sales Division Manager Marek has a lot of experience with assisting foreigners in buying and selling property. He’s ready to help you find your dream home!
Bára and Mohy: Story of Successful Obtaining Residence Permit
Bára and Mohy are a couple living in the Czech Republic with truly a great zest for life. As you may have noticed, the couple is of mixed nationality. Bára is Czech and Mohy comes from Syria and they live together in Prague. Now this international couple may have a solution for those who struggle with finding a job in the Czech Republic or are not students anymore and may find choosing the right kind of residence permit difficult.