{"id":100235173,"date":"2025-08-14T11:37:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T09:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/?post_type=alumn&#038;p=100235173"},"modified":"2025-08-14T11:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T09:44:12","slug":"mag-fh-stefan-pawlata-msc","status":"publish","type":"alumn","link":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/alumni\/mag-fh-stefan-pawlata-msc\/","title":{"rendered":"Mag. (FH) Stefan Pawlata, MSc"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-sidebar-layout-container margin-bottom-normal\">\n    <div\n        class=\"container-lg\"\n        style=\"--bs-gutter-x: 0;\"\n    >\n        <div\n            class=\"row\"\n            style=\"--bs-gutter-x: 0;\"\n        >\n            \n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3 order-1 order-md-0 sidebar\">\n                <div class=\"alumn-infos mb-5\">\n        <div class=\"container-lg\">\n            <div class=\"row justify-content-around\">\n                <div class=\"col-8 col-sm-6 col-md-12\">\n                  <div class=\"absolvent-sidebar\">\n                    <picture>\n                        <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 432px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-432x576.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-768x1024.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-768x1024.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-768x1024.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-768x1024.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-1152x1536.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1152px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-1152x1536.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-1536x2048.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                    <source\n                media=\"(max-width: 1536px)\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-1536x2048.jpg, https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-scaled.jpg 2x\"\n            \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n        class=\"img-fluid portrait\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.fh-joanneum.at\/media\/2025\/08\/Portrait-aktuell-scaled.jpg\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        title=\"\"\n         loading=\"lazy\"             >\n<\/picture>\n\n                                            <div class=\"description mt-3\">\n                            &#8220;During my studies, I became aware of the importance of reflection and communication &#8211; 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Social Work (2002-2006)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#128188;<\/strong><strong>My job:<\/strong> Employed since 2014 at the Association for Men&rsquo;s and Gender Issues Styria (VMG), self-employed since 2010. I work in Styria (with a focus on Graz) and also offer seminars in Vienna and Upper Austria.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.0.3\/svg\/1f4ed.svg\" alt=\"&#128237;\"> How to reach me: <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:info@stefanpawlata.com\"><em>info@stefanpawlata.com<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stefanpawlata.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>www.stefanpawlata.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-akkordeon margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n                                                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0\"><\/h3>\n\n                                                                                                                    <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-1399460597\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>My friendship book entry<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-1399460597\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p class=\"\" data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"165\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"163\">In my free time: <\/strong>I enjoy being out in nature, running, cycling; listening to music (I&#8217;m a fan of the Eurovision Song Contest, among other things); traveling; above all, I love spending time with my family and value my social relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"200\"><strong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"198\">The coolest internship was: <\/strong>I was lucky to be in the 2nd cohort of the Social Work programme at the university of applied sciences, which still had five internships. Each internship had its own special aspects. A particularly valuable learning experience was setting healthy boundaries with clients during my very first internship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"268\"><strong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"266\">I spent my semester abroad:<\/strong>\u00a0at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam (FH Potsdam).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"330\"><strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"328\">When I was little, I wanted to be <\/strong>a truck driver (I was fascinated by being on the road in the cab, associated with freedom and variety)<strong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"328\">, today <\/strong>my life is still full of variety, both professionally and privately.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"374\"><strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"372\">If I hadn\u2019t studied <\/strong>Social Work<strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"372\">, I would be: <\/strong>a\u00a0physiotherapist (I had actually applied to a physiotherapy academy and passed the entrance exam).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"431\"><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"429\">Here is where I spent my time after the lectures: <\/strong>In the city park, at student parties, and on various couches \u2014 we, as fellow students, spent a lot of time together back then.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"463\"><strong data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"461\">The best place on campus: <\/strong>Where the smokers used to hang out (I was still a smoker at the time).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"545\"><strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"543\">This is how I celebrated my graduation: <\/strong>We had a big party with our entire year group in the Audimax.<\/p>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-1171491890\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>About my studies<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-1171491890\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p><strong>If my studies were a<\/strong> song<strong>, it would be: <\/strong>A Eurovision Song Contest \u2014 with its yearly diversity of songs and performers (like the variety of courses during the programme). I liked some more than others \u2014 everyone has different tastes. Still, every contribution had its own special something and its place in the bigger picture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you definitely learn in my study programme: <\/strong>Engaging with yourself and your own identity, as well as dealing with groups and people in all their diversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best course was: <\/strong>Courses that used simulations or other creative methods for delivering content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This course was a challenge for me: <\/strong>All law-related subjects.<\/p>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"accordion-element-accordion\">\n                                    <a\n                                        data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                                        class=\"arrow-link large-arrow py-3 pe-1 d-block border-bottom collapsed\"\n                                        href=\"#accordion-1707278720\"\n                                    >\n                                        <h4\n                                            class=\"accordion-title mb-0 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-between\">\n                                            <span>My advice for you<\/span>\n                                            <svg width=\"12\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 15\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path id=\"accordion_chevron\" d=\"M1.5 1.5L7.5 7.5L1.5 13.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                                            <\/h5>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"collapse content-wrapper mt-4\"\n                                        id=\"accordion-1707278720\"\n                                    >\n                                        <p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"293\"><strong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"123\">Build connections with your fellow students during your studies<\/strong> \u2013 community provides motivation during both the highs and lows of learning, and relationships that extend beyond your studies can be a valuable resource throughout life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"560\">And: <strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"360\">Ask questions, be courageous, explore what interests you<\/strong> (e.g. during internships), <strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"483\">trust yourself, allow yourself to go through learning cycles repeatedly, and stay authentic<\/strong>. This way, step by step, the transition into professional life will succeed.<\/p>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div\n    id=\"\"\n    class=\"wp-block-image-slider margin-bottom-normal\"\n>\n    <div class=\"container-lg\">\n        <div class=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-outer-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"image-header\">\n                        <div class=\"swiper-navigation\">\n                            <div class=\"swiper-button-prev-custom\">\n                                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"9\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 14\" fill=\"none\">\n  <path d=\"M8 13L2 7L8 1\" stroke=\"\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg>                            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working with groups and teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did I get this job?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"458\"><strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"310\">My employment at VMG:<\/strong><br data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"313\">I initially started working at VMG as a freelance collaborator alongside my self-employment. This eventually led to a permanent position in 2014.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"885\"><strong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"483\">My self-employment:<\/strong><br data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"486\">It wasn&rsquo;t planned &mdash; it just happened. I always had part-time jobs to have time for further education and training. After my university studies, I completed a part-time training in theatre pedagogy, and from 2010 onwards, I started offering my first independent theatre workshops. My interest in freelance work grew, one opportunity led to another, and over time I received more and more assignments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"885\"><strong>What I learned in my studies for this job:<\/strong> Reflection and communication; the different fields of social work, which gave me insights into the various life realities of people; as well as knowledge of business administration, labor law, and the financial challenges of projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why \/ What do I like about my job:<\/strong> Working with people in all their diversity, the variety of tasks, the autonomy I have, and the creative work with individuals and groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What I don&rsquo;t like about my job:<\/strong> The dependency on public funding &mdash; and thus the dependency on politics. The societal perception and value of work in the field of social work is often lacking or misunderstood when compared to fields like engineering. Also, the gender imbalance: very few men work in the social sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What skills and abilities are needed for the job:<\/strong> Strong communication skills &mdash; especially listening, flexibility and a willingness to improvise, patience and endurance, and a genuine interest in people in all their diversity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biggest success so far \/ a highlight from my career path:<\/strong> Working with groups always leaves an impression &mdash; the tension before it starts, not knowing what dynamics will emerge, the beginning, opening up, exchanging ideas, laughing together, and discussing input together. It brings me joy, and every time I learn something new from the different perspectives shared.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the next steps, what do you have planned:<\/strong> Staying healthy, continuing to enjoy relationship-centered work with people, and experimenting with creative methods.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumn\/100235173"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumn"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alumn"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/138"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumn\/100235173\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":100236089,"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alumn\/100235173\/revisions\/100236089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fh-joanneum.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100235173"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}