April updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser – Apply to UH's Traineeship Programme for International Master Students!
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!
University of Helsinki's Traineeship Programme for International Master Students
Apply to University of Helsinki's traineeship programme for international master students and become one of the best! Read more about the trainee programme.
The University of Helsinki offers you full support for your traineeship period, including
- full support of your supervisor and team
- professional career coaching sessions
- opportunities to build your professional networks
- a possibility to take part in various staff training
- a welcome and a closing event of the programme
The University of Helsinki as a responsible employer only offers paid traineeships.
The positions are available for applications from 8th to 29th April 2024, and they will be posted also on the JobTeaser and University´s Open positions site (see all 26 positions).
A few highlights:
- Trainee for the International Affairs team
- Trainee for Career Services
- Trainee for Services for International Exchange and Education Cooperation
- Trainees for the Doctoral Education team
- Trainee for Admission and Student Advice to work on Una Europa projects
Upcoming events
Live event: Building your networks in Finland (EN)
10.4.2024 at 15.00–17.00, Live at City Centre campus
In Finland, numerous job opportunities stem from successful networking. After moving to a new country, internationals usually need to go through the process of building networks from the scratch.
Our workshop delves into practical strategies for effectively building professional networks in Finland. Whether you're a student looking to kickstart your career or a seasoned professional seeking to expand your network, our expert guest speaker Lukumanu Iddrisu, will equip you with the tools and strategies necessary for success
You will have the opportunity to have a professional CV photoshoot at the event with our experienced photographer if you wish so!
The workshop is organized by SIMHE services, which are targeted for highly educated immigrants, but this workshop is open for everyone who is interested to join it. More info and sign-up by 9.4.2024.
Webinar: Boost your career with Finnish/Swedish skills! (EN)
10.4.2024 at 14.00–14.45
Are you an international student or professional wanting to know more about the benefits of local language skills for working in Finland? Join us on the webinar to discover Kielibuusti tools that can help you learn Finnish or Swedish. The webinar will be recorded, and the recording and materials will be sent to registered participants. Read more on JobTeaser and register by 9.4.!
The JobTeaser career portal is used by over 800 institutions of higher education and universities throughout Europe, making its offering of jobs and traineeships wide and international.
Learn more about JobTeaser on the Instructions page and log in with your helsinki.fi credentials. If you are logging in for the first time, please select your field of study. JobTeaser is a commercial partner of the University of Helsinki.
Työnantajatreffit recruitment event for young adults (FI)
24.4.2024 from 14.00-17.00, Lippulaiva shopping centre, Espoonlahdenkatu 8, Espoo
Are you under 30 and looking for a job? The 'Työnantajatreffit' live event, organised by the City of Espoo and conducted in Finnish, is targeted at people under the age of 30. It gives you an opportunity to meet directly with employers.
Employer industries are e.g. Electrical and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) sector, hairdressing sector, Horeca (hotel/restaurant/café) sector, automotive sector, security and real estate sector, social and healthcare sector, construction sector, booking and sales, industrial and metal sector, transportation and event production. The event is free of charge and without registration. See the website in Finnish for more information.
Our regular guidance and counselling services in April
Career Counsellors on Campus (FI, EN)
Are you wondering what your next step could be in terms of future or career planning? 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, regardless of where you usually study. The meeting is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. We ask you kindly to be prepared to wait for your turn.
- 11.4.2024 at 9.00–11.00 and 12.00–15.00, City Centre campus, Kaisa House (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b
- 22.4.2024 at 9.00–11.00 and 12.00–15.00, Kumpula campus, Campus Library (1st floor), group study room Enif G103e
- 25.4.2024 at 9.00–11.00 and 12.00–15.00, Meilahti campus, Biomedicum 1 (3rd floor), meeting room Kuutti B328a1
To see the dates for all campus meetings during the spring, please check the Career Services' Guidance and Counselling page.
Drop-In Support for Job Search (FI, EN)
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.
- 9.4.2024 klo 12.00–14.00, Zoom
- 16.4.2024 klo 12.00–14.00, Zoom
Tip of the month
Did you know that Career Services team maintains a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page about traineeships?
On this page, you will find a variety of useful questions and answers concerning traineeships, including whether it’s possible to write your Master’s thesis as part of a subsidised traineeship and how quickly applications for traineeship subsidies are processed. Visit the FAQ page to learn more!
More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi
Photo: Career Services