Istanbul Gelisim University - “The profession should not be chosen just for income”

“The profession should not be chosen just for income”

Making statements to the students who were entitled to enroll in the university after the YKS placement results, Asst. Prof. Derya Kavgaoğlu said, “Even though the dominant effect of economic conditions on the choice of profession is known, the profession is a set of activities not only to generate income but also to meet psychological and social needs.”

YKS placement results have been announced. Evaluating the points that young people consider when making a choice, Asst. Prof. Derya Kavgaoğlu said, “Young people take into account how much the profession can help them realize their potential in line with their interests and abilities, and how it will contribute to their gaining social prestige, as well as the economic return of the profession. The researches show that even people who do not have to work with the concern of earnings, to a large extent, prefer to be performing a profession.

“THE PROFESSION IS NOT A FATE ANYMORE”

Emphasizing that in the 21st century, the profession is no longer a life-long destiny that can only be obtained by high exam scores, Kavgaoğlu said, “Technological developments and industrialization in the 21st century, on the one hand, differentiate valid knowledge and skill sets, and on the other hand, shape the scenarios related to the future of education. Having skills such as life and career skills, learning to renew and learn, knowledge curiosity, and media and technology skills, which are also known as 21st century skills, can positively affect the practice of developing and designing the future in that profession as well as choosing the right profession.”

“MANY TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONS HAVE LOST VALIDITY”

Stating that many traditional professions have lost their validity, Kavgaoğlu said, “Many previously unknown professions supported by new digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, internet of things and augmented reality have entered the list of future professions and are already in demand. The constant change of current professions with interdisciplinary combinations will be an advantage for the new generation that is sensitive and adaptable to this change, as well as self-aware and aware of their competencies. Students who can associate their personal qualities with the features required by the professions will discover and design professions in which they can work with pleasure and excitement, and will be able to achieve faster success on the career path they have opened for themselves.”

“THE FAMILY, SOCIETY AND INSTITUTIONS HAVE DUTIES”

Stating that the families, society and institutions have some duties and responsibilities to support young people to create value for themselves, for the society and the world they live in, by using their potential, Asst. Prof. Derya Kavgaoğlu said, “It is necessary to support students to get to know themselves from an early age, discover their interests and talents, experience the pleasure of success in projects suitable for their interests and abilities, support these processes with objective measurement tools, provide information about current professions and educational opportunities in the world, encourage their excitement on this issue, and make decisions. It can be considered in this context to support teaching skills, produce professional information, provide professional and vocational guidance and counseling, and create and implement effective education policies for all of these purposes.”