September updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser – Career events for early autumn now published!
This monthly bulletin brings together the current events and services offered by Career Services. Our services are available to you right from the beginning of your studies and up to about one year after graduation.
Upcoming events
Cold Contacting Employers - Effective strategies for Job Hunting (en)
11.9.2024 at 16.00-17.30, Fabianinkatu 26, Language Centre (Kielikeskus), room 205
Are you an international student / talent struggling with how to contact employers? Do you know how to approach employers? Cold contacting employers can be an effective way in your job-hunting strategy. Unlike traditional methods of applying for open advertised positions, cold contacting involves reaching out to companies or hiring managers even when there is no posted job opening. Approximately 70-80 % of jobs are not publicly advertised, and cold contacting can give you the advantage to showcase your initiative and motivation for a particular industry. Read more on JobTeaser and register now!
Finnish Language Café – Event by UH SIMHE
When: Every Wednesday between 11.9.2024 - 11.12.2024 at 16.00-18.00
Where: Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3 P219 Lehtisali (Please note: on 18.9.2024 Language Cafe will take place at the Kaisa House Guidance Facilities, 4th floor, Group guidance room 4058b, Fabianinkatu 30)
Are you eager to learn Finnish in a laid-back and inviting setting? UH SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland) is inviting you to join our Finnish Language Cafe!
In our warm and welcoming space, no registration is needed – just bring your enthusiasm to learn Finnish! Whether you're a beginner or looking to fine-tune your language skills, our Language Cafe is the perfect spot to practice and refine your Finnish in a stress-free atmosphere. Our facilitators will dedicate their time to helping you enhance your oral skills in Finnish. For more information, contact SIMHE team at simhe@helsinki.fi.
Legal careers in Finland (for internationals)(en)
12.9.2024 16.00-18.00, hybrid event – location and online link will be provided to registered participants
Do you have a degree in law from abroad or are you currently studying law and aiming to find a career in law in Finland? UH SIMHE is arranging an event to explore career opportunities for internationals in the legal field beyond traditional roles.
Join our event on legal career opportunities in Finland's legal field for internationals. Hear stories and insights from our panelists who have successfully established their careers and believe in creating opportunities for others. Please register by 11.9. via this Lyyti form.
Identify your strengths workshop (fi, en)
17.9.2024 at 16.00–17.30, Kaisa House Guidance Corner, Fabianinkatu 30, 3rd floor
When was the last time you stopped to think about what makes you unique? Do you want clarity on what strengths you have? Come to a mini strengths workshop to do easy and fun exercises to help you develop your self-awareness. You don't need to sign up or prepare in any way – just show up!
The workshop will be conducted bilingually in Finnish and English, and it is facilitated by the university's career counsellors. Registration is optional, but if you choose to sign up on JobTeaser, you'll receive reminders as the event approaches.
Effective job hunting in Finland (en)
26.9.2024 at 15.00-16.30, online event – link will be provided to registered participants
Are you an international professional or student looking for job opportunities in Finland? Join our Effective Job Hunting in Finland workshop to gain valuable insights into navigating the local job market, verbalizing your skills, and improving your opportunities to find work. This workshop aims to help you better understand the Finnish job landscape and how to connect with Finnish employers. Please register by 25.9. via this Lyyti form.
CV clinic (fi, en)
1.10.2024 at 16.00–18.00, Kaisa House Guidance Corner, Fabianinkatu 30, 3rd floor
Is it time to update your job search documents? Are you wondering how to best present your skills in your CV and cover letter, or do you need other tips on content? Come and join us for our CV clinic, where you can work on your job search documents with guidance from our experts!
This clinic is bilingual in Finnish and English. You can participate in the discussions in either language. Registration is optional, but if you choose to sign up on JobTeaser, you'll receive reminders as the event approaches.
Know Your Rights at Work & Finding a Part-Time Job (en)
4.10.2024 at 10.00–12.00, online (Zoom)
Where can I find part-time work that doesn´t require Finnish skills? What are the sectors that hire students? What does my work contract say and what if the employer does not pay me correctly?
Come hear the specialist on working rights and recruiting in Finland to learn more about your rights as an employee, services that can help you and concrete information on landing a part-time job! This event is tailored for international students and talents who have recently moved to Finland. Read more on JobTeaser and register now!
Our regular guidance and counselling services
Career Counsellors on Campus (fi, en)
Are you wondering what your next step in studies or working life could be? 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. Please be prepared to wait for your turn.
- 5.9.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Viikki campus, Info Centre Korona (2nd floor), counselling room 2043
- 12.9.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, City Centre campus, Kaisa House (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b
- 19.9.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Kumpula campus, Physicum, Campus Library (1st floor), group study room Enif G103e
- 26.9.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Meilahti campus, Biomedicum 1 (3rd floor), meeting room Kuutti B328a1
Drop-In Support for Job Search (fi, en)
Are you seeking guidance on how to apply for a job or traineeship position? Or would you like to get feedback on your CV, job application, or LinkedIn profile? 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.
- 10.9.2024 at 12.00–14.00, Zoom
- 24.9.2024 at 12.00–14.00, Zoom
Career counselling by appointment
Career counselling supports the development of self-awareness, exploration of career aspirations and opportunities, decision-making, and future planning. You can book a career counselling appointment whenever you have concerns – also at the very beginning of your studies.
New career counselling appointments are released on our booking page Vihta every last Wednesday of the month around 10:30–11:00 am (see exceptions on the booking page). Please note that career counselling is one of our most popular services, and appointments fill up quickly. Read more on our Career Services’ guidance and counselling page.
Traineeship guidance by appointment (fi, en, sv)
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. You can book an appointment if you are thinking about the following:
- you plan on doing a traineeship, but you are not sure where to start the process
- you need tips on how and where to look for traineeship positions
- you wonder how the traineeship subsidy works and how you can apply for it.
The duration of a guidance session is 30 minutes. Book your session on booking page Vihta. New appointment times are opened on Vihta at around 10.30 - 11.00 on the last Wednesday of the month.
Tip of the month: A recruitment event you don’t want to miss!
Rekrytori for Internationals - Recruitment Fair for International Talents
25.9.2024 at 12.00-17.00 Cable Factory, Merikaapelihalli, Kaapeliaukio 3 (or online)
Come meet various employers and learn more about the Finnish job market! Rekrytori for Internationals is a recruitment fair that brings recruitment companies and international job seekers together. If you are joining onsite, you do not need registration. For more information and online registrations read more on JobTeaser!
Have a joyful and inspiring start to the academic year!
More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi
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