Where Prague jobs are advertised, and how to spot the dodgy ones

Apply for twenty jobs in one evening and hear nothing. Or apply for five, put the right keywords in the right places and get a reply by Thursday. Prague has jobs for English speakers, but they are not all advertised in the same place, and a few adverts exist to take money from you rather than hire you. This is the map.

Czech boards

Two Czech sites dominate the local market: jobs.cz and prace.cz. Both list thousands of roles, mostly in Czech, though you can filter for English. Many positions want at least basic Czech, so read the language requirements before you apply. Job titles are in Czech too, which is a good reason to learn a few.

International and English-first

LinkedIn is the main route into international companies, shared-service centres and agencies, and recruiters here use it actively. Set your location to Prague and turn on "open to work" if you are comfortable with that. StartupJobs.cz focuses on technology and start-up roles, many in English. Company career pages are worth checking directly, especially for large multinationals with offices in the city. Many post a role on their own site days before it reaches a board.

Site names and popularity change, so treat this as a starting point (as of 2026; check each site).

Agencies and public services

Recruitment agencies place staff in IT, finance, engineering and administrative roles. An agency should be free for you, because the employer pays. If it asks a candidate for money, walk away.

The Labour Office (Úřad práce) publishes vacancies and offers advice, mostly in Czech. For EU citizens, the EURES network lists openings across Europe and gives practical information about moving for work. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has more on both.

Teaching and hospitality

English teaching is a common way in. Language schools and companies recruit teachers, and a recognised qualification helps. Hospitality hires seasonally, with more openings before summer and around Christmas. In both fields, check that your contract type and permit match what you are being offered. A teaching "agreement" that quietly replaces a full contract is a classic trap, and the contracts article explains why.

How to apply

Mirror the keywords in the advert in your CV, since recruiters and software both scan for them. A Czech CV looks much like a British one. Include dates and employers, and keep it clean.

What locals know

Some vacancies are filled through contacts before they reach a board. A line to a former colleague or a message to a recruiter who is hiring in your field is not pushy here, it is normal. Meetups and industry events in Prague are useful for the same reason, especially in IT and finance.

Interviews tend to be direct and structured. Expect a question about your notice period and when you could start, and one about salary expectations. Answer plainly. Czech hiring managers value clarity over performance.

Red flags

Permits

If you are not an EU citizen, ask early whether the company has hired foreigners before and how long its permit process takes. The answer tells you a lot about the employer. A firm that shrugs and says "we have never done that" is not impossible to work with, but you will be the one learning the process, so allow more time.

Making the search efficient

Keep a simple record of where you have applied, with the date, the contact and the status. It sounds dull, and it is the difference between a calm follow-up and an embarrassing double application. Set alerts on the boards for your target titles in both languages, and review them at the same time each day.

Follow up once, politely, after a week or so if you have heard nothing. Recruiters here are used to it. If the answer is no, ask whether they would keep your CV for future roles. Many hires come from the second conversation, not the first. And keep your LinkedIn profile consistent with your CV, because recruiters check both.

Tailoring for the Czech market

Czech employers like clear, factual CVs: dates, employers, responsibilities, results. Skip long personal statements. If you have studied abroad, say what the qualification is, and expect the employer to ask whether it is recognised here. For regulated professions, the recognition process is a separate procedure, so ask early. If your Czech is basic, say so honestly and give the level, rather than hoping nobody asks.

Your first interview

Check the address and how to get there the day before, and arrive a few minutes early. Dress for the sector: smart in finance, relaxed in start-ups. Bring a printed CV, a pen and your questions. Ask about the contract type, the team and the first three months. A good interviewer likes questions, and the answers tell you what the job is really like.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need Czech to find a job in Prague?

Not for every role. International firms, start-ups and shared-service centres often work in English. Many Czech-language adverts do expect at least basic Czech.

Is it normal to pay a recruitment agency?

No. The employer pays the agency. A request for money from a candidate is a red flag.

Where do I find English-language vacancies?

LinkedIn, StartupJobs.cz, company career pages and the English filter on Czech boards are the usual places.

How long does a hire usually take?

It varies by company and role. Ask the recruiter at the first call and plan around the answer.

Today: update your LinkedIn profile with Prague as your target location, then save three searches on a Czech board using both Czech and English job titles.

This is a general explainer, not legal or tax advice.