The first meeting of the “PEŞƏkar söhbətlər” project, jointly organised by the Student Trade Union Committee (STUC) of Baku State University (BSU) and the Career and Alumni Relations Centre, was held with the participation of Məlahət Abdullayeva, Director of the Human Resources Management Department at International Bank of Azerbaijan OJSC.

Opening the meeting, Zohrab Javadzade, Chairman of the BSU Student Trade Union Committee, outlined the project's objectives and highlighted its role in strengthening ties between the university and the business community while supporting students' professional development.

Məlahət Abdullayeva discussed contemporary approaches to human resource management, recruitment procedures, employers' expectations of young candidates and the skills needed to succeed in today's labour market. She also offered students practical advice on career planning and applying theoretical knowledge in the workplace.

Gunay Gurbanova, Head of Career Planning at BSU's Career and Alumni Relations Centre, highlighted the importance of soft skills and digital literacy. She noted that effective career planning requires an understanding of one's personal potential, adaptability to labour market demands and continuous professional development.

The interactive session concluded with a Q&A, during which students raised questions about labour market expectations, recruitment processes and future career opportunities.