As the Alumni Relations Office, we aim to bring together alumni, who are experts in their fields, with you to share their career experiences, and answer your questions with the series of Online Alumni Chats.
Please note that students, who participate in at least 5 events in the Online Alumni Chats series, will be given a certificate of participation.
Our Online Alumni Talks Calendar for the 2020-2021 Academic Year:
In 2012, I graduated from Izmir University of Economics-Department of Visual Communication Design with full scholarship and as the top student of the department. Thanks to courses such as applied workshops, we had the chance to visit many advertising agencies and production companies in Istanbul. In this way, the process of finding a job after graduation by establishing a business network became much more efficient. I started working as a field assistant and brand manager at Pozitif Music with the Rock'n Coke festival in 2011. I continued to work here as a freelance until 2015. As of 2012, I started to work as an art director in international advertising agencies (such as 4129Grey, Güzel Sanatlar Saatchi & Saatchi). I was promoted to Senior Art Director in a short time in the advertising industry, which I started as Junior Art Director.
Özlem Ersan
2012 - Psychology Graduate
I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Psychology in 2012. In my career, I would first like to mention how my being in the Psychology Department of Izmir University of Economics contributed positively to my undergraduate life and future plans. Izmir University of Economics Department of Psychology provides a very efficient undergraduate life for psychologist candidates who will continue their professional life in either an academic career or in applied fields with the use of laboratories and guidance to ensure the continuity of scientific research.
Serkan Güngör
2008 - International Relations and EU Graduate
I graduated from the Department of International Relations and EU in 2008 as a high honor student. At the same time, I completed the minor program in International Economics by using the opportunities provided by my university, and I had the opportunity to study for 6 months in the field of European Studies at Maastricht University in the Netherlands as part of the Erasmus program. In my last year, I was just entering the finals when I received a job offer from Ernst & Young (EY) Company that I applied for to start after my graduation.
Mert Kalaycı
2017 - Electrical and Electronics Engineering Graduate
I graduated from Izmir University of Economics, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with a scholarship in 2017. I continue my thesis studies with a scholarship with Izmir University of Economics Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's Program. In 2016 during my internship, I took active roles in Innolife Mechatronic Engineering and Consultancy Company in IOT devices, smart home systems and the Smart Cradle project, which is also a Tübitak project, the patent of which belongs to the company..
Faik Karık
2010 - International Trade and Finance Graduate
When I started my education at Department of International Trade and Finance, which was my first choice, in 2005 I understood a new life was ahead of me. After spending a year abroad, I thought everything would be different, and everything turned out the way I wanted.
