Profession: Head of Content, Advent Group
Years experience: 15
Education: HR Management & Development, Social Pedagogy, English Language, Literature and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Certification: Harvard University, EAIE, IIE, NAFSA, GCDF
Get in touch: i.bobova@adventgroup.net
Iliana Bobova is a seasoned international education and career coach, and a former Executive MBA recruiter and admissions officer. Since 2010, she has been advising and coaching prospective MBA and Master’s students globally during the Masters, MBA and EMBA events and on Advent Group’s online event and school selection platforms. She has also been the Chief Editor of the annual Access Masters, MBA & EMBA Guide for over 10 years.
Iliana has gained in-depth professional expertise in trainings by Harvard University, the International Association of International Education (EAIE), the Institute of International Education (IIE), NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), and Randstad RiseSmart, among others. Her academic background is in HR Management & Development, Social Pedagogy, English Language, Literature and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
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