Boost your career with Career Services events - Updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser

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Bulletin 25.3.2025

This monthly bulletin brings together the current events and services offered by Career Services. You can find all our services and instructions on the Work and Career page and the Traineeships page. Our services are available to you right from the beginning of your studies and up to about one year after graduation. Make sure to also follow JobTeaser for all events and job and traineeship vacancies! 

Upcoming events 

Career Counsellors’ Tuesday Workshops  

The UH career counsellors organize workshops on varying topics on Tuesdays. Both degree students and doctoral researchers are welcome to the workshops. Please see further information and sign up on JobTeaser! 

Tue 1 April from 10.15 to 12.00 am: Power Zone / Voimakehä (City Centre Campus) 

Tue 15 April from 4.00 to 6.00 pm: CV Clinic / CV-klinikka (City Centre Campus) 

Tue 22 April from 4.00 to 6.00 pm: Navigating Your Network (City Centre Campus) 

Information on the workshops held in Finnish can be found in the Finnish version of this bulletin. 

Finnish Working Culture webinar 

Are you looking to succeed in the Finnish job market? This webinar offers key insights into Finnish working culture and practical tips to optimize your job search.  

Date and place: Thursday, March 27th at 14.00–15.15, online 

Finnish workplace culture values low hierarchy, equality, and concise, direct communication. Punctuality, trust, and autonomy are central, alongside a strong emphasis on work-life balance, with flexible hours and clear boundaries between work and personal life. Understanding these cultural elements is crucial when applying for jobs in Finland  

The webinar is organised by Optimum. Read more and sign up for the Finnish Working Culture - webinar on JobTeaser. 

ECHA career event - kickstart your career with the European Chemicals Agency 

Searching for your first job opportunity? Join us as ECHA opens virtual doors and invites you to discover job opportunities at ECHA. Whether you’re interested in law, HR, communications, IT, finance, resources, or science positions, ECHA may have something for you. 

Date and place: Wednesday, 2 April at 16:00 - 17:00, virtual platform 

The event is organised by ECHA. Read more about ECHA career event on JobTeaser. 


Tips for Finding Hidden Jobs webinar 

Finding hidden job opportunities requires proactivity, courage, and the right tools. In this webinar, you’ll receive a clear action plan on how to identify opportunities, recognize employers’ needs, and make yourself visible to the right people.

Date and place: Tuesday, April 15th at 14.00–15.15, online 

The webinar is organised by Optimum. Read more and sign up for the Tips for Finding Hidden Jobs webinar on JobTeaser.

 

Our regular guidance and counselling services 

Career Counsellors on Campus  

Are you wondering what could be your next step in your studies or working life? Would you like someone to listen to your thoughts or provide tips on where to find additional information to support your considerations? Come and meet a career counsellor on campus without an appointment!  

You are welcome to any campus. The meeting is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Please be prepared to wait for your turn.  

  • 3.4.2025 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Viikki campus, Info Centre Korona (2nd floor), counselling room 2043 
  • 10.4.2025 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, City Centre campus, Kaisa House (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b
  • 17.4. at 10.00–12.00, Kumpula campus, Chemicum, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, room A1117 (Note the unusual time) 

Drop-In Support for Job Search (Fin, Eng) 

Are you seeking guidance on how to apply for a job or traineeship position? Do you need practical tips for job searching or drafting your CV, job application, or LinkedIn profile, or would you like to get feedback on them? Welcome to our Drop-in support for job search on Zoom!  

No registration needed, individual time slots 20 minutes each. The Zoom link and instructions for attending are available on the Career Services' Guidance and Counselling page.  

  • 8.4.2025 klo 12.00–14.00, Zoom 
  • 22.4.2025 klo 12.00–14.00, Zoom  

Traineeship guidance and career counselling by appointment (Fin, Eng, Swe) 

At the traineeship guidance you can ask any questions you may have about your traineeship and talk about your situation together with a Career Services' traineeship specialist. 

Career counselling supports the development of self-awareness, exploration of career aspirations and opportunities, decision-making, and future planning. You can book an appointment with a university’s career counsellor whenever you have concerns – also at the very beginning of your studies. Please note that this is one of our most popular services, and appointments fill up quickly. 

New appointments for traineeship guidance and career counselling are opened on the booking page Vihta on the last Wednesday of each month around 10.30–11.00 am (see exceptions on the booking page). 

 

JobTeaser Career Portal 

Internationally, the JobTeaser career portal offers you access to more than 25 000 job and traineeship offers. You can find job and traineeship offers submitted through the joint website of Finnish universities by filtering the view by selecting University of Helsinki job ads - Targeted jobs.  

On JobTeaser career portal, you can find not only jobs and traineeships, but also career events organised by the Career Services, employers, and other organisations. Learn more about JobTeaser on the Instructions page and log in with your helsinki.fi credentials today! 

Are you graduating? 

When you are about to graduate and your helsinki.fi email is about to expire, you can continue to use JobTeaser by changing your helsinki.fi email from your Account Settings to the e-mail you use after the ID expires. 

Steps: 

  1. In your Account Settings, change your helsinki.fi e-mail address to the e-mail you use after graduation. 

  2. Log out of the JobTeaser. 

  3.  On the login page, click the "Log in with your email address" link and order yourself a new password with your new e-mail address by clicking the "Forgot your password?" Link. 

  4. After changing your password, you can continue using your JobTeaser account. 

On JobTeaser career portal, you can find not only jobs and traineeships, but also career events organised by the Career Services, employers, and other organisations. Learn more about JobTeaser on the Instructions page and log in with your helsinki.fi credentials today! 

 

CareerTest by Universum 

Wondering about your ideal career fit, top priorities, and future goals? Take the CareerTest and unlock valuable insights, including:  

  • Peer salary expectation comparison.  

  • Employer recommendations.  

  • Personalized career insights based on your career type.  

Ready to begin? Complete the test!  

Those who complete the CareerTest:  

  • can participate in a competition where the best answers will be rewarded. The prizes are 15-euro gift cards, which can be redeemed at various places, such as CDON.COM, Nelly.com, Adidas, BookBeat and H&M. The competition closes on 30 April 2025 

  • can use a new creative solution called CV soft skills with Emage-me. 

For questions or feedback, kindly reach out to support@careertest.universumglobal.com. 

 

Tip of the month 

How to find a job in Finland? 

For many students, this is the time to look for a summer job. But are you wondering how job searching in Finland might differ from what you're used to? 

If so, take a look at our brand new Moodle guide How to find a job in Finland. 

For more tips, see Tips for job search in Instructions for Students.