On 9 November, an autumn Career Day was held on the balustrades of the Main Building of the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Organized by the SPbGASU Career Center, the event brought together students, graduates, and representatives from 20 partner companies, all offering young professionals opportunities for career development and employment.
The event brought together organizations from various sectors, including construction, architecture and design, real estate development, energy, information technology, industry, and public administration. Participants included Setl Stroy LLC, the DRT Group, STD Petrovich LLC, Atomenergoproekt JSC, GloraX, AVTOVAZ JSC, the Administration of the Governor of St Petersburg, the ABZ-1 Group, Glavstroy-SPb Specialized Developer LLC, CONCERN TITAN-2 JSC, Gazprom Gaznadzor (North-Western Directorate) LLC, RTI-Proekt LLC, the St Petersburg branch of Rosgranstroy (under the Federal Agency for the Development of State Border Facilities), SYKIP, AOCG LLC, Gazstroyprom JSC, Selectel JSC, the Personnel Center of the Admiralteysky District of St Petersburg, EDELVEST, and AGR Automotive Group.
Company representatives introduced students to their organizations’ activities, discussed ongoing projects, outlined candidate requirements, and highlighted opportunities for professional growth. The stands featured a wide range of job openings, internship offers, and other ways to launch a career. Students were able to learn about working conditions, the necessary competencies, and the candidate selection process.
"For me, this is a great opportunity to meet several employers all in one day. You can find out which professionals are currently in demand and what skills you need to have in order to land an interesting job after graduating from university," shared one of the students who took part in the event.
An equally important part of Career Day consisted of interactive activities: companies organized quests, quizzes, and other game-based challenges for attendees, who could earn corporate souvenirs by completing the tasks. This helped students and trainees get to know potential employers better in an informal setting.
"I liked that here you can do more than just pick up an informational brochure—you can actually talk to company representatives, try your hand at some tasks, and learn about opportunities for young professionals. I’ve already spotted a few organizations I’d like to stay in touch with," another student shared.
Career Day is one of the opportunities for SPbGASU students and graduates to take their first steps toward professional development while still pursuing their studies. The university’s Career Center assists with finding internships and employment, defining future career paths, and developing professional skills that are in high demand in the job market. It also provides guidance on resume writing and offers the chance to get in touch with potential employers through events such as the Career Day.
