Career
Tips, stories, and analysis on professional growth, job searching, and work-life balance.
Mentorship - the Key to Career Advancement for Young Talents
A large-scale study reveals a critical lack of communication skills among the younger generation, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of mentorship programs for professional development.
Digital technologies are saving the labor market from personnel collapse
Leading global companies are applying innovative solutions with augmented and extended reality technologies to overcome the challenges of the modern labor market and the shortage of qualified specialists.
Digital Erosion: Work Corrodes the Personal Space of the Young
A large-scale study of leading corporations reveals an alarming trend of blurring the boundaries between professional and personal life, with Generation Z and Millennials being the most affected.
Revolution in Career Development: AI Certificates Are Displacing Traditional Education
A large-scale international study reveals the drastic transformation in personnel hiring in the technology sector, highlighting the crucial role of specialized certificates over traditional academic education.
Technology Labor Market: Cyber Skills Define the Future
A large-scale study reveals the critical need for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence specialists, with 64% of technology managers defining digital threats as a strategic business priority.
Hybrid work boosts employee productivity and satisfaction.
A new large-scale study by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company found that 62% of employees working in a hybrid model report higher productivity, and 71% feel more satisfied and motivated. Companies that offer a well-structured hybrid approach also report a lower turnover rate.
Employees around the world increasingly desire a 4-day work week.
A new global study shows that over half of workers prefer a 4-day work week, even without a pay increase. This trend is observed in various countries where successful pilot programs are already underway, demonstrating increased productivity and better work-life balance.
Workers feel stagnation in their career development
The ADP study shows that only 24% of employees worldwide believe they possess the necessary skills for the next step in their career. This is due to the fact that only 17% believe that their employers invest enough in their training and development.
Women lag in the adoption of AI, but prospects are for rapid progress.
A study shows that women use artificial intelligence (AI) 25% less frequently than men, but forecasts indicate that by the end of 2025 they will close this gap. However, AI models can contain embedded biases, which necessitates targeted initiatives to improve women's access to digital skills and infrastructure.
The Municipality of Burgas is expanding the internship program for students of pedagogy during the summer.
The Municipality of Burgas continues to offer paid internships in kindergartens for students of pedagogy during the summer months. The program, launched in 2022, aims to ensure the continuous operation of kindergartens and to provide an opportunity for future teachers to gain valuable practical experience.
A special career forum brings together refugees from Ukraine and Bulgarian employers
On May 19, a career forum was held at the Inter Expo Center, connecting refugees from Ukraine who are looking to start work in Bulgaria with over 30 potential employers from various economic sectors. The event was organized by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Bulgarian Red Cross, and other non-governmental organizations.
The Burgas Center for Personal Development plays a key role in the Panorama of Secondary Education.
The Center for Support of Personal Development in Burgas actively participated in the organization of the Panorama of Secondary Education in the city. The career consultants from the center worked together with the Regional Education Inspectorate to help students orient themselves and feel more confident in their choice of future profession.
Google Launches Career Dreamer: AI Tool for Personalized Career Planning
Google has introduced Career Dreamer, a free AI-powered tool designed to help users analyze their skills, interests, and experiences to identify suitable career paths and prepare for new professional opportunities
Get Ready for Job Hunting: A Checklist for Job Seekers
Applying to random jobs doesn’t work. A structured plan helps you stay focused and find better opportunities faster.