Work and Career
By selecting a degree programme you are able to see the general content as well as the possible degree programme-specific content. You do not have to select a degree programme to see the Open University's instructions.
Search for degree programme
When you search for a degree programme by name or by part of the name the options in the list of degree programmes below the search field is narrowed down. After this you have to choose the degree programme from the list.
Open University programmes
Bachelor's Programmes
Master's and Licentiate's Programmes
Doctoral Programmes
Specialist training programmes
Instructions
Career Services
Are you wondering about entering worklife or thinking about the future? Can you identify your skills and strengths? What motivates you? Career Services organise workshops, peer groups and events on these themes and more. On this page you will find information on Career Services as well as contact details.
Career Services’ guidance and counselling
For degree students and recent graduates Career Services offer career counselling both individually and in group settings as well as guidance on questions related to job seeking and traineeships. On this page you will find information on Career Services' guidance and counselling services.
Available Jobs and Traineeships
Available jobs and traineeships can be found through several of platforms, which have been compiled on this page.
Degree programme career orientation
See the career orientation instructions of your degree programme.
Career and Recruitment Events
Career Services organises events, workshops and info sessions. The themes of the events are career and employment.
Tips for job search
Job seeking is not limited to updating your CV and submitting applications. Finding employment begins with identifying your personal competence and potential. On this page, you will find information, assignments and tools for you to help you enhance your job-seeking skills.
Tools for planning your career and future
When you want to think about your career and future, this page provides tools, information and perspectives to support your independent career planning.
Mentoring programmes
Mentoring is an excellent way to improve your self-knowledge, networks and familiarity with employment.
Podcast: Working Life for Everyone?
Working Life for Everyone is a podcast where we broaden our horizons about the world of work and discuss the inequalities of the Finnish labor market with people who have dedicated their careers to doing something about them.
Entrepreneurship
The University of Helsinki offers a wide range of support for students interested in entrepreneurship through various support networks and communities.
Working abroad
International work experience is much more than improving your language skills.
Career monitoring reports
University of Helsinki follows the careers of graduates.