October updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser – Plenty of job search support and career events available!

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

This section includes career events organised by the University of Helsinki. Events hosted by other organisations can be found under the section 'Current on JobTeaser'.

CV clinic (fin, eng) 

1.10.2024 at 16.00–18.00, City Centre campus, 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 Career Services' 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. Read more in JobTeaser and join in!

SIMHE Finnish Language Café (fin) 

Every Wednesday between 11.9.2024–11.12.2024 at 16–18, City Centre campus, Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, P219 Lehtisali 

UH SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland) is inviting you to join the 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, the 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.  

SIMHE event: Know Your Rights at Work & Finding a Part-Time Job (eng) 

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, organised by UH SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland), is tailored for international students and talents who have recently moved to Finland. Read more in JobTeaser and register by 3rd October!

SIMHE workshop: Mastering CV & Cover Letter Writing (eng) 

16.10.2024 at 15.00–17.00 (City Centre campus – location will be provided to registered participants) 

Join this practical Mastering CV & Cover Letter Writing workshop to gain useful tips and techniques for creating effective CVs and application letters. Learn how to customize your application documents specifically for Finnish employers, ensuring they meet local expectations. The workshop is organised by UH SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland). Please register by 15th October via this Lyyti form.

Health and Life Sciences Career Fair 

22.10.2024 at 12.00–16.00, Meilahti Campus, Terkko Health Hub 

Health and Life Sciences Career Fair is a recruitment and networking event hosted by Terkko Health Hub, in collaboration with Helsinki Think Company, Pharma Industry Finland, Finnish Bioindustries, Career Services at the University of Helsinki, Biotech Club and Impactus ry. Meet startup entrepreneurs, industry players and check out the job opportunities and career possibilities. Target group: pharma, psychology, speech therapy, dentistry, medicine, translational medicine, microbiology and data science students. For further information and schedule please see the website of Terkko Health Hub.

UNITalent information session (eng) 

24.10.2024 at 16.00–17.00, online 

The HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (UNITalent) is where international talents from the University of Helsinki meet local companies and organizations! UNITalent aims at helping international students and doctoral researchers learn about working in Finland directly from local companies and organizations. A local company/organization hosts a group of international talents from UH, focusing on sharing expertise and insights on their field of interest and the practicalities of professional networking. Read more about UNITalent and register for the info session by 24th October.

Job search retreat (fin, eng & swe) 

25.10.2024 from 8.30 to 12.00 (according to your own schedule) 
The University Main Building, Unioninkatu 34, room U2071 
 
Want to update your CV, write application letters, look for a job on various job search portals or think about open applications and your network? Join our Job search retreat, where you can focus on your job search in a calm and relaxed way. The retreat consists mainly of independent work, but our career counsellor will also be there to answer your questions and provide tips on the different stages of your job search. Materials, assignments and support from a career counsellor are available in Finnish, Swedish and English. Read more on JobTeaser and join in!

Becoming Social and Healthcare professional in Finland (eng) 

30.10.2024 14.00–16.00 (Hybrid: City center campus and live streamed through Unitube – location and live streaming link will be provided to registered participants) 

We welcome all to our event organized for internationals who want to become health and social care professionals (Doctor, social worker, psychologist, nurse, pharmacist, midwife etc.) in Finland and have obtained degree from abroad. In this event Valvira officers will provide an overview of the application process requirements for social and healthcare professionals trained abroad who are wishing to practice a profession in Finland. Please register by 29th October via Lyyti form.

Karrieretag – Urapäivä (fin, ger) 

31.10.2024 9.00–15.00, The University Main building, Fabianinkatu 33

Do you speak German and are you interested in companies that also operate in the German market? Urapäivä/Karrieretag, organized by Goethe-Institut Finland and the UH Career Services, offers information about the importance of the German language in working life. Sessions are organized in Finnish and partly in German. If you are interested in working for companies with connections to Germany, check out the exhibitors. You can register and find the programme and the companies located in the exhibition area on the event's Finnish pages.  

SIMHE workshop: Nail your Job Interview (eng) 

6.11.2024 15.00–17.00 (Zoom-link will be provided to registered participants) 

Join this Nail Your Job Interview workshop to find out about the typical Finnish interview practices and refine your interview skills with practical techniques and expert advice. Discover how to prepare for an interview: how to stay relaxed and how to effectively present your strengths during an interview. The workshop is organised by UH SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland). Please register by 5th November via this Lyyti form.

Our regular guidance and counselling services 

Career counsellors on campus (fin, eng) 

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.

• 26.9.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Meilahti campus, Biomedicum 1 (3rd floor), meeting room Kuutti B328a1
• 3.10.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Viikki campus, Info Centre Korona (2nd floor), counselling room 2043 
• 10.10.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, City Centre campus, Kaisa House (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b 
• 24.10.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Zoom
  • Please note! The Kumpula campus meeting on 24th October will exceptionally be held on Zoom.
    Zoom link for the campus meeting on 24th October
    Meeting ID: 676 1358 3475, Passcode: 138684
• 7.11.2024 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 (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! 

• 8.10.2024 at 12.00–14.00, Zoom 
• 22.10.2024 at 12.00–14.00, 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.

Traineeship guidance 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. The duration of a guidance session is 30 minutes. Book your session on Vihta booking page. New appointment times are opened on Vihta at around 10.30–11.00 on the last Wednesday of the month.  

Current on JobTeaser

Did you know? 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!

Rekrytori for Internationals – Recruitment Fair for International Talents

25.9.2024 at 12.00-17.00, Merikaapelihalli, Cable Factory, Kaapeliaukio 3, 00180 Helsinki (or online) 

What to expect? 

• Networking & connecting jobseekers with new opportunities provided by different companies. Check out the companies.
• Get a professional CV picture
• Get a CV video

The event is open for everyone, and you can find the programme here. If you participate on site at Cable Factory, you don’t need to register. If you want to join the event online, you need to register and create an account on the matchmaking platform.

Exclusive promotional event focusing on the Hong Kong Top Talent Pass Scheme for UH graduating students and UH Alumni 

3.10.2024 at 17.30–19.00, Soc&Kom festive hall, Snellmaninkatu 23, Helsinki

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is delighted to invite you to an exclusive promotional event focusing on the Top Talent Pass Scheme. This event is designed to provide Helsinki University alumni with a comprehensive understanding of the unique opportunities available in Hong Kong for degree graduates and graduating students of Helsinki University. Registration deadline is 26th September at 12.00 (noon). Read more and register on JobTeaser now.

Megarekry – Recruitment Event  

10.10.2024 at 10.00–14.00, Jumbo-Flamingo shopping center, Vantaanportinkatu 3, Vantaa
 
Megarekry is the largest recruitment event in Vantaa, bringing together employers, educational institutions, and job seekers. Dozens of employers from various fields participate in Megarekry, attracting thousands of visitors each year. See more information and register on JobTeaser by 10th October.

Scientists, mathematicians & software engineers in OP Financial Group - on-site excursion in OP Vallila!

10.10.2024 at 16:00–19:00, OP headquarters, Gebhardinaukio 1, Helsinki

Welcome to hear about the wide career opportunities and quantitative work tasks which OP and financial sector offer for scientists, mathematicians and software engineers. This is a great opportunity to find out about OP’s career opportunities, hear interesting careers stories and of course to network with OP's professionals! This excursion is organised by the OP Financial Group (OP Ryhmä) and the number of available seats is limited. Read more about the event on JobTeaser and sign up on 6th October at the latest.

Tips of the month

Apply for co-creation projects with Demola by 29th September

Demola offers unique opportunities to participate in innovation projects and create new concepts for future needs in interdisciplinary teams together with companies and organisations. Project themes range from sustainable development and business topics to societal and workplace changes, as well as the adoption of new technologies.

Organisations involved in the autumn projects include e.g. Yle, Wärtsilä and M-files. Teams own the results of their work and are eligible for 5 credits (check with your own degree programme for the possibility to include the Demola project in your degree). Read more on this Studies bulletin and register on 29th September at the latest!

Participate in the 'Ready for Working Life' survey by 15th October

Are you ready for working life? Perhaps you are already working alongside your studies? How do you see your career development at the moment? Participate in a survey and help researchers examine the development of students' career and employability skills during studies!

The University of Helsinki Centre for University Pedagogy (HYPE)'s Ready for Working Life (READY) project examines students’ employability, self-regulation and working alongside studies. In addition, how student’s socio-economic status is related to employability and working is explored. With the help of information from research, the education of the faculties can be developed to better support the development of employability skills and the transition to working life.

Please take part in the survey via this link by 15th October. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses are handled anonymously and confidentially. The results are reported in such a way that the individual respondent cannot be identified. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Project Director Tarja Tuononen, tarja.tuononen(at)helsinki.fi or Research Assistant Sofia Hjort, sofia.hjort(at)helsinki.fi.

More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi 
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