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Conversations with Turkey's Career Pioneers – Ahmet Kılıçoğlu

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The second guest of October in our Conversations with Turkey’s Career Pioneers was Vestel Electronics Executive Board Member H. Ahmet Kılıçoğlu. Mr. Kılıçoğlu started the conversation by explaining the things they should pay attention to during a professional interview. He explained to students that every step they take will be a determinant for their future plans as well as their characters and talents.

Mr. Kılıçoğlu indicated that higher education is analytic and specific and stressed the importance of self-determination and setting realistic goals for oneself. He added that making researches and tirelessly working for one’s goals and objectives is of great importance.

Mr. Kılıçoğlu gave examples from the first days of his own professional life and told about his personal experiences during the period he worked at the Eximbank. He stated that he believes in chance and highlighted the importance of learning foreign languages in order to become a global citizen. He explained how life challenges people and that one should do his/her own best in the face of these challenges. He mentioned that economy education is not easy one and that studying abroad might be an advantage. He recommended the students to never stop acquiring new and personal skills.

Mr. Kılıçoğlu ended his candid conversation by answering the questions of the students.