Leading Professionals from Diverse Industries Meet Students at Irmak Schools 19th Career Day
Irmak Schools successfully hosted its 19th Career Day, bringing together distinguished professionals from a wide range of industries with its students. Organized by the High School Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department, the event featured 19 accomplished speakers who shared their expertise and real-world experiences.
At Irmak Schools Career Day, students had the opportunity to engage with leading professionals including:
- Ufuk Gedikli – General Manager at Randstad Türkiye, Chairperson of the Dutch Business Association
- Altay Alpagut – Digital Channels, Marketing & Customer Experience Manager at Enerjisa
- Ali Kardeş – Architect, Designer & Explorer
- Dr. Beyza Ünal Görgün – Medical Aesthetic Dentist
- Dr. Sevilay Abudaram – Clinical Psychologist, Couples & Family Therapist
- Biranda Çoban – HR & Career Consultant, Mentor
- Şebnem Burcuoğlu – Author & Columnist
- Zeynep Karabıyık – Project Finance Assistant Manager, Civil Engineer at TSKB
- Anıl Ürer – Lawyer, Head of Legal
- İpek Akbaş – Sales Planning Leader at Ford Otosan
- Bihter Ergün – Pediatrician
- Çağlar Çataloğlu – Technology Leader at Garanti BBVA Technology
- Mısra Kan Bilgiç – Pharmacist & Founder
- Pınar Algedik, MD – Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor
- Yasemin Bakay Tuğlu – Fashion Designer
- Ayşegül Basmacı Yılgör – HR Manager, Talent Management & Employer Branding Leader
- Nazlı İlayda Yüksel Dönmez – Dietitian & Psychologist
- Zeynel Abidin Ağgül – Photographer
- Can Bakır – Head of Sales at iyzico
Real-World Insights for Future Career Paths
The primary objective of Irmak Schools Career Day is to inspire students in their career journeys by connecting them with authentic professional experiences. Throughout the event, speakers emphasized that career development is a dynamic process shaped by curiosity, courage, experimentation, learning from failure, and resilience.
During the sessions, speakers addressed:
- Their personal career journeys and key turning points
- Opportunities and challenges across different professions
- Essential competencies required in the future of work
- How the steps students take today can influence their long-term success
Inspiring Role Models at Irmak Schools
Students at Irmak Schools not only gained insights into various professions but also had the opportunity to learn from inspiring role models who once shared similar aspirations and worked diligently to achieve their goals. These interactions provided valuable guidance, supported students’ decision-making processes, and broadened their perspectives on future career possibilities.
A Meaningful and Inspiring Experience
The 19th Career Day at Irmak Schools concluded in a highly engaging, insightful, and inspiring atmosphere, reinforcing the school’s commitment to supporting students in their personal and professional development.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our distinguished speakers for their invaluable contributions to the Irmak Schools Career Day. Their insights and experiences have made a lasting impact on our students’ perspectives and aspirations for the future.
