Report on the career forum 2024

event planning, impact and reflections on past successes at the Faculty of Biology

Abstract

The Career Forum 2024 at the Faculty of Biology (BF) at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (SU) was organized by the Faculty Student Council (FSC) with the support of the Career Center of BF and the Deans Council. The event took place on the vernal equinox on March 20/21. It introduced the Institutes of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), the Agricultural Academy (AA), and various business organizations, including Government institutions in the fields of biology, biotechnology, ecology and healthcare from across the country. Feedback from students and participating employers was overwhelmingly positive, reflecting the high quality of the event’s organization and presentations. This report aims to highlight the details of the event’s occurrence and its outcomes for all involved parties. Additionally, it seeks to review the history of similar events held at the BF over the years. Four major career-oriented events held between years 2016 and 2019, provided a solid foundation for improving the quality of impact on students and their future employers.

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