Career Center
About Us
ALCU Career Development Application and Research Center was established as an academic and practice-oriented center to plan, support, and monitor our students’ career journeys from their very first day at university through post-graduation.
Our Center aims to strengthen the link between education and employment by serving as a bridge among students, alumni, academics, and the business world. Through our graduate tracking system, we also contribute to the continuous improvement of our university’s educational quality.
In addition to providing career counseling services, the Center conducts research activities to analyze labor market expectations and provides data support for the university’s strategic planning.
Our Mission
- To support our students in discovering and developing their individual competencies
- To ensure that our graduates make a strong start in professional life
- To establish systematic and sustainable university–industry cooperation
- To enhance the alignment between academic programs and the labor market through a graduate tracking system
- To conduct scientific research and produce data in the field of career development
Our Vision
- To become a model career center recognized at regional and international levels
- To contribute to a university structure with high graduate employment rates and strong industry connections
- To develop student-centered, innovative, and digital career support systems
- To be a pioneering center that promotes entrepreneurship and encourages youth productivity
What We Do
Career Counseling
- Individual career planning sessions
- CV and cover letter preparation support
- Interview skills training
- Career inventory and competency analysis
Industry Collaborations
- Employer networking meetings
- Sectoral days and career fairs
- Internship and job posting announcements
- Mentorship programs
Training and Workshops
- Personal development seminars
- Leadership and communication skills training
- Digital career management programs
- Entrepreneurship and project development workshops
Alumni Tracking and Research
- Establishing and maintaining a graduate database
- Monitoring employment rates
- Labor market analyses
- Contributing to the improvement of academic programs through feedback
Entrepreneurship Support
- Business idea development training
- Connecting with the entrepreneurship ecosystem
- Start-up guidance and consultancy
As ALCU Career Development Application and Research Center, our goal is not only to graduate our students but to prepare them as competent, confident, and career-ready individuals for the future.
Centre Director: Asst. Prof. Dr. Elif Şenyücel
E-mail: elif.senyucel@wpu.edu.tr
Mazher Zheer, Creditwest CEO, Shares His Success Story at Career Summit
Mazher Zheer, CEO of Creditwest Bank, shared his journey at the Career Summit, discussing how he began his professional life, his contributions to Creditwest, and his career achievements. Zheer highlighted the challenges he faced and the experiences he gained along the way, inspiring young participants. Attendees also had the opportunity to ask questions about Zheer’s visionary approach and leadership examples.
BRTK Chairman Özdemir Tokel Delivers Seminar on Corporate Communication and Career Journey to Students
Özdemir Tokel met with students to deliver a seminar on corporate communication and career development. As a political communication expert, Tokel emphasized the strategic importance of communication in today’s business world and highlighted the critical role of effective communication skills in career planning.
During his speech, Tokel stated that corporate communication is not limited to internal organizational processes but also includes establishing transparent, accurate, and sustainable communication with the public. He underlined that in an era of rapid digitalization, the effective use of social media and new communication tools plays a decisive role in career advancement.
Sharing insights from his own career journey, Tokel advised students on the importance of discipline, continuous learning, and self-improvement. He noted that patience, determination, and the use of the right communication strategies are key factors in achieving professional success.
In the interactive session, students had the opportunity to ask questions about career planning, the media industry, and opportunities in the field of communication, benefiting from Tokel’s experience and expertise.
At the end of the seminar, students expressed that meeting an expert in the field was highly inspiring and that such events significantly contribute to shaping their career goals.
Levent Bayram Discusses 5G and the Future of Communication Technologies at the Career Summit
Levent Bayram, Deputy General Manager responsible for Telsim’s Network, shared the latest developments in technology and communications with students at the Career Summit. Bayram highlighted the impact of 4.5G and 5G technologies on the communication sector, the opportunities they present, and future trends. Offering valuable advice for young people to succeed in their careers, he emphasized the importance of closely following innovations in communication technologies. Students drew inspiration from his experiences and had the opportunity to ask him questions directly.
Aziz Korkmaz Discusses Career Development in the Digital Era at the Career Summit
Aziz Korkmaz, Digital Marketing Director at Merit International Hotels, met with students at the Career Summit to discuss career opportunities in the digital age and provided examples of how artificial intelligence can be effectively applied in the business environment. Korkmaz also offered valuable guidance on how students can strategically manage digital transformation in their careers.
He elaborated on the impact of digital marketing and technology trends on the industry, the use of digital tools for personal and professional development, and the role of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Students drew inspiration from his insights and had the opportunity to develop their own digital strategies for career advancement.
