gAUBG ives a stable basis of knowledge and skills that help each of its students fi nd a job. Every year many AUBG students decide to intern at Postbank. Aft er graduation, some even fi nd their fi rst jobs at the bank. Others climb the ladder of success and hold Chief positions there. “AUBG gave me a clear vision and readiness to develop, learn more, and meet new challenges,” said Alexander Danchev, AUBG alumnus (Class of 1997 and eMBA Cohort 1, 2004) and the Chief Risk Offi cer at Postbank. Th e university prepares its students to meet the job market requirements and build a successful career path. “AUBG has defi nitely given me a certain set of knowledge. More importantly, it has helped shape my way of thinking, mindset, and approach to solving problems, rather than giving ready templates and solutions,” Danchev said. “AUBG taught me of good organization and balance between work, study, and personal life,” said Mariana Hristova, AUBG alumna (Class of 2005) and current Head of Accounting at Postbank. “It gave me the ability to manage time eff ectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop systems for achieving those goals.” A useful way for students to learn, get experience, and acquire skills is to work for the diff erent administrative offi ces at AUBG. “Th e fact that I worked at the Finance Offi ce of AUBG while studying helped me prepare for my life aft er AUBG,” Danchev said. Postbank not only off ers career development but also has its annual internship program off ering positions in diff erent departments. “Th e internship is interesting, colorful, and fascinating,” said Desislava Veneva, a junior at AUBG and a current intern at the Sales Department at Postbank. Th e internship helps current AUBG students apply the knowledge they gained so far regardless of their standing or majors. “I was surprised that a lot of th things we study at university a a useful and implemented in the work process,” said Denitsa Roussinova, a second-year student at AUBG and an intern during the summer 2022 Internship Program at Postbank. “No matter what you are studying, Business or Politics, and how much knowledge you have, there is always a place for you.” Th ere are still things AUBG does not teach its students before they apply and get a job or internship position at Postbank. “I understood the client is the most important. I know this may sound like a cliché, but I would rather call it “classic” because it is 100% true,” Veneva said. “I also like learning things not only related to ATMs but also to the banking and business world.” “I learned how multilateral the process of implementing something in such a big company is,” Rossinova said. “When you have an idea, you have to communicate it with people from diff erent departments so that they can make it the best way possible.” Th ere are even skills AUBG students wish to have acquired during their academic lives, which will help them better integrate into Postbank’s working team. “I wish I have known to be more confi dent, to believe in myself,” Hristova said. “Also, I wish I have known that making mistakes is not the end of the world. Postbank Management appreciates openness and honesty far more than having someone who never admits to making a mistake.” Th e lessons those current and former AUBG students acquired are valuable not only for their own career development but also for their personal improvement and contribution to Postbank’s working process. “Th e internship program helps both the student and the bank improve themselves,” Roussinova said. Sponsored by AUBG students participating in the internship program or currently working for the bank realize what a jumping start AUBG has given them. Th at is why they advise current students to try, be open-minded, and continue learning. “I would advise the future interns to go there and grab everything they could, everything that the team is off ering to them,” Veneva said. “I would advise current AUBG students to be prepared for Written by Tsvetina Georgieva hard work and never give up, to fi nd their passion, be active, and to not allow others to defi ne success for them,” Hristova said. “Studying at AUBG gave me the chance to enhance my skills and knowledge about our industry, continue performing successfully in the position I hold, and upgrade. Th ank you, AUBG!” 9 Spring 2023 | AUBG Daily
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