The SPbGASU Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career organized a lecture by representatives of one of the largest Russian developers, Samolet. The audience included senior students.

"We hold regular meetings between students and representatives of industry companies. In this way, students get a unique opportunity not only to learn about professions, but also to personally meet the largest construction companies in the country. The dialogue format allows students to ask questions and receive valuable recommendations from professionals, which will certainly help them in their future employment," noted Veronika Nikiticheva, Deputy Director of the SPbGASU Center for Student Entrepreneurship and Career.

Director of Human Resources and Sustainable Development of Samolet company, Aleksandra Gorchakova, spoke about the company’s history and culture, team values ​​and career opportunities.

"In terms of construction volumes and land bank, our company ranks first in the country and has over a hundred projects at various stages in its portfolio. With such indicators, we occupy a leading position not only in the domestic market, but also in the European one. We are focused on constantly improving efficiency, for which we are developing new initiatives, introducing automation tools and new digital solutions. This year, we continue to develop the youth direction. We support special projects for young people: hackathons, excursions, career days," explained Aleksandra Gorchakova.

Maksim Shinkarev, the head of the development project at Samolet, spoke in detail about the development cycle: what stages it includes, what are the responsibilities of each specialist and what skills are in demand. The presentation allowed students to clearly see the entire cycle, from the selection and registration of land plots to the settlement of new residents.

Fourth-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Egor Vinogradov admits that he learned in detail and directly from industry specialists about how a structure is built and put into operation, about possible risks, about the problems that have to be faced at different stages of construction. "Perhaps, I will contact this company for internship," Egor concluded.

Fifth-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Ekaterina Ponomareva intends to develop in a professional direction right now, combining studies with work. It turns out that this is also possible at the Samolet company.

"I came to the lecture to learn more about construction processes directly from practitioners. I am quite well informed about the company, its large-scale projects and constant development, so I would like to get a job there, especially since I have heard about good salaries," said Ekaterina.