ONE STEP CLOSER TO CAREER

High school students got one step closer to choosing their professions. The “3^rd I am Choosing My Profession” fair organized by Izmir University of Economics (IUE) took place at the Conference Hall. One thousand 126 students from Uşak, Aydın, Manisa, and Izmir talked to the academicians for two days, got information about the departments, and briefed about how to overcome exam anxiety.  
Taylan Özgür Demirkaya, Director of IUE Embryonix, Ezgi Oral, Lecturer at IUE Vocational School of Health Services, Asst. Prof. Dr. Burak Erdeniz, Lecturer at IUE Department of Psychology, informed the students on subjects such as success and professions, motivation and exam anxiety. Later on, academicians provided detailed information to students on professions they are interested in.

IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen, in his opening speech, stated that career choice affected a good 40 years of human life. “Universities offer you an environment of freedom to discover and learn new subjects. You need to broaden your horizon, meet new people, and go after your dreams and ambitions. Izmir University of Economics aims to raise entrepreneurial, open-minded, visionary students who fully use their potentials and are willing to make a difference, said the Rector.    
Good Career Moves in 5 Steps
Taylan Özgür Demirkaya, Director of IUE Embryonix, made recommendations to students and reminded that there were 5 steps to choose a good career and a profession. Demirkaya said, “Take responsibility, take action, fail, learn, and improve. One needs to focus on these basic concepts. An individual needs to take responsibility foremost. Needs to take action based on ‘I need to do this’ comprehension. First step may not always bring success, but you should never give up. Learn your lesson, and improve your steps and try again.”