Denitsa Gorchilova
Ekaterina Tosheva
- University of National and World Economy, Faculty of Applied Informatics and Statistics, 19, December 8 th Str., Sofia 1700 Bulgaria
Abstract:
Multiple studies on the transition phase from higher education to the labour market suggest that the availability of volunteer experience is beneficial for students. This paper presents results from a survey on 525 students at the largest economic university in Bulgaria. Using descriptive and inductive statistical methods, it explores the relationship between volunteering during undergraduate and graduate studies and its influence on students’ perceptions that involvement in volunteering will aid their entry into the job market and support their future career development. The findings show that over 60% of the respondents believe that volunteering will help them in finding a job and is positively valued by potential employers. The development of soft skills stands out as one of the greatest advantages of volunteering for Bulgarian students.
Tenth International Scientific-Business Conference LIMEN Leadership, Innovation, Management and Economics: Integrated Politics of Research - LIMEN 2024 - International Scientific-Business Conference – LIMEN 2024: Vol 10. Conference Proceedings , December 5, 2024
Conference Proceedings published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia
ISBN: 9788680194929 , ISSN: 26836149 , DOI: 10.31410/LIMEN.2024
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