Hi, I'm Burcu Gül Kaplan; recruitment insider, business psychologist, and founder of Authentic Career.
I'm the first in my family to become an immigrant, earn a master's degree, and build a career in the corporate world. When I moved to Poland, I expected hard work to be enough. It wasn't. The hiring system had its own rules, and nobody was explaining them.
So I went inside it.
I built my career in recruitment, screening 200+ CVs every day and making decisions that shaped people's futures. I learned exactly how the system works, then used that knowledge for myself. In 4 months, I went through 70+ interviews, received 3 job offers, and doubled my salary.
What I learned is this: it's not just about being qualified. It's about understanding how decisions are really made and knowing how to position yourself within that reality.
That's why I founded Authentic Career.
With a background in business psychology and talent acquisition at Oliver Wyman, Point72, and Philip Morris International, I combine insider hiring knowledge with a psychology-based understanding of how people think and communicate under pressure.
I help immigrants, non-native speakers, and new graduates stop guessing and start navigating.
I have been invited to contribute to conversations on the future of work, hiring systems, and career development.
"Bias in Hiring Process: Why the Best Candidate Doesn't Always Get the Job"
A research-based workshop where participants explore the hidden biases that shape hiring decisions — from name and gender to accent and appearance — and learn how to protect themselves and position their CVs strategically to be judged on merit, not assumptions.
I have been invited to contribute to conversations on the future of work, hiring systems, and career development.
“The Future of Work: Humans, AI, and Wellbeing – Your Career After Business Psychology”
A panel discussion exploring how AI, automation, and human decision-making are reshaping modern careers and hiring systems.
“Inside the Hiring Process: Become a Recruiter and Learn How to Write Your Own CV”
A hands-on workshop where participants step into the role of recruiters to understand how CVs are actually evaluated — and how to strategically position themselves in the hiring process.
I contribute to conversations on careers, hiring systems, and workplace psychology through speaking engagements and workshops in Poland and internationally.
Women in Tech
Panel discussion on career paths, visibility, and challenges for women navigating the tech industry.
I was invited to this panel based on my academic research on imposter syndrome in the tech industry in Poland, as well as my work on career development and hiring systems.
#IAmRemarkable – Self-Promotion & Imposter Syndrome
Delivered an interactive workshop focused on helping professionals overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence in self-promotion in professional environments.
As a certified #IAmRemarkable facilitator for over 5 years, I deliver free 90-minute interactive workshops in English and Turkish, both online and in person.
The workshop helps participants overcome self-promotion bias, build confidence, and communicate their achievements more effectively in academic, professional, and personal settings.
Available free of charge for universities, organizations, and community groups.
Interested in having me speak at your event, host a workshop, or collaborate? I'd love to hear from you.
Ready to work together? Book your first 15-minute consultation call for free to explore how I can help you.