UNEC Publishes the First Textbook on “Career Planning”
The Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) has introduced the country’s first interactive textbook titled “Career Planning.”
The presentation ceremony of the textbook, authored by faculty members of UNEC’s Department of Career Planning and Development, was attended by representatives of the university’s academic staff, professionals from other higher education institutions, and career specialists from governmental agencies.
In his address, UNEC Rector, Professor Adalat Muradov expressed his appreciation to all contributors involved in the development of the Career Planning textbook, emphasizing that the department had achieved a significant academic milestone. He highlighted career planning as a priority strategic direction for UNEC and elaborated on the university’s initiatives in this domain: “At UNEC, we established the Department of Career Planning and Development and, for the first time in the country, incorporated the courses ‘Soft Skills,’ ‘Hard Skills,’ and ‘Career Planning’ into our academic curricula. This year, for the first time, graduates will also receive a non-academic transcript that evaluates their soft skills.” Furthermore, Professor Muradov noted that digitalizing the Career Planning textbook would significantly enhance its accessibility and effectiveness as an educational resource.
The event featured remarks from UNEC’s Vice-Rector for Digitalization and reviewer of the textbook, Associate Professor Ragif Gasimov, Head of Department at the State Employment Agency, Ali Gurbanli, and the textbook’s authors—Director of the Department of Career Planning and Development, Rashad Maharramov, Associate Professors Afag Huseyn and Nargiz Seyidzada. The speakers underscored the significance of the publication, emphasizing that Career Planning is the first textbook of its kind in the country. They noted that the textbook serves as a comprehensive guide, equipping students with theoretical knowledge, practical tools, and real-world insights essential for effective career planning and professional development. Moreover, they stressed that the textbook is not only instrumental in helping students navigate their career paths successfully but also serves as a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to achieve career growth. The speakers further expressed confidence that the adoption of this textbook in other higher education institutions would significantly contribute to enhancing students’ career planning competencies.