Within the frames of the "Smart Start” internship program, designed by Bakcell for students and graduates aged between 18-25, 32 young persons had an opportunity to participate in the  internship at Bakcell, to gain practical experience and develop work-readiness skills at the company’s following departments: Human Resources, Information Technologies, Legal, Technology, Accounting, Marketing, Customer Services, Procurement and Logistics, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Corporate Sales, Business Technologies and Retail Sales and Distribution. 

During the two-month internship program, the participants got acquainted with the state-of-the-art business environment at Bakcell – one of the largest investors in the country’s non-oil sector. At the initial stage of the internship program, the interns have attended trainings on business ethics, career development planning, health, safety and environmental protection, effective time management, effective communication, self-fulfillment as well as other trainings, which will be useful for their future professional careers. 

"Over the last two years, we have received around 3000 applications for participation in the internship program and we did our best to provide the candidates with a maximum opportunity for participation. This year we had 32 interns, while last year we had 22 participants. We are especially proud of the fact that the young persons have chosen Bakcell for developing their professional skills and gaining work experience. Being the people’s mobile operator, Bakcell will continue to support the youth of the country”, says Bakcell CEO Mr. Richard Shearer. 

Some of the participants of the "Smart Start” program have shared their views about Bakcell:

Elvin Nuraddinli: "The "Smart Start” program has played a big part in my plans for the future professional career. I have determined the priority areas for my self-development and made some really good friends”. 

Simuzar Mahmudova: "I am very pleased to have been given an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge and skills that I have gained for years in a real working environment. The "Smart Start” program is an excellent opportunity for the young persons who make their first steps in career”. 

Ibrahim Niftiyev: "I am very happy for being a part of the "Bakcell” family during these two months. I have obtained valuable knowledge and skills during the internship program”. 

Leyla Isayeva: "I am a teacher by profession, but I think I have gained valuable experience by trying myself in business life. I believe that the knowledge and skills that I have obtained will be of great importance for the future success in my career path”.  

The duration of the internship is 2 months, with 5 full working days a week. Bakcell provides the interns with a relevant stipend to cover their daily meal and travel expenses during this period. Upon completion of the internship program, all the participants are evaluated and granted with certificates proving their participation in the project.

It should be noted that all graduates of Smart Start program are considered as potential candidates for job openings at Bakcell. 5 young persons who successfully graduated from the program last year, are already employed by the Bakcell company. Some of this year’s graduates of the program are also expected to be employed.

Bakcell, The First Mobile Operator and the Leading Mobile Internet Provider of Azerbaijan, offers a variety of products for modern mobile communications customers. Bakcell provides class leading 3G and 4G mobile internet experience in the country under the Sür@ brand name. 

As one of the largest national non-oil investors, Bakcell today continues making large investments in the economy of Azerbaijan through its investments in state-of-the-art telecommunication technology and its people who service our customers. 

With more than 5000 base stations Bakcell’s network covers more than 99% of the population and 93% of the land area of the country (excluding occupied territories). Bakcell is a leader in innovation and it focuses on bringing the best of the mobile internet to Azerbaijanis through new partnerships and its Sür@ services. Bakcell 3G service is available in all regions and covers 85% of population and 70% of the territory of the country (excluding occupied territories). Around 250 retail outlets and 26 Customer Service Centers operating in the capital and regions are providing the best customer experience to Bakcell customers. 

Following the success of 3G Sür@, the best mobile internet experience during last 4 years, Bakcell has announced the commercial launch of its 4G LTE service, on May 5, 2015, under the 4th  Sür@ brand name. 4th Sür@ provides an essential increase in mobile data speeds and is designed especially for the users, who want to be mobile and have broadband internet everywhere.

With a long term partnership contract Bakcell is Manchester United’s first official telecommunications and broadcast partner in all CIS countries, bringing a range of unique and exclusive content to the country’s football fans and in particular the fans of Manchester United.

For more information about Bakcell products and services, please visit www.bakcell.com or call 555.For press releases please see www.bakcell.com/az/news (or www.bakcell.com/en/news for press releases in English).

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