THE SCIENTIFIC CLUB MEETING – “ENGLISH FOR THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET: SKILLS AND STRATEGIES FOR CAREER SUCCESS”

On 24 September 2026, the Department of Philology and Translation of the Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries held another meeting of the scientific club “Vocational Education and Foreign Language Communication” (head of the сlub – Associate Professor Kseniia Kugai).

The topic of the meeting was “English for the global job market: skills and strategies for career success”.

During the meeting, the participants discussed the role of English in today’s professional environment and its importance for successful employment and career development. Particular attention was paid to the language and communication skills professionals need to interact effectively in an international workplace.

The participants considered the main stages of preparing to enter the global job market: searching for job vacancies in English, preparing a CV and cover letter, attending job interviews, and presenting their experience, professional skills and achievements. They also discussed the specific features of professional communication in international teams and the importance of taking intercultural differences into account.

During the discussion, the students identified skills that can contribute to professional development and enhance the competitiveness of future professionals in the international job market. These include proficiency in professional English, the ability to present themselves and their competencies effectively, work successfully as part of a team, adapt to different communication situations, and maintain professional contacts.

The meeting was held in the format of an active discussion of practical strategies for using English for professional development and building a future career.

24.09.2026