November updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser – Join us for traineeship info sessions, new webinars, and plenty of other opportunities!
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!
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HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (UNITalent)
Application period 28.10.–15.11.2024
UNITalent is a programme where international degree students and doctoral researchers at the University of Helsinki can network with Finnish organisations. The focus of this 3-month programme is to learn about Finnish working life and to professionally network with a selected host company. UNITalent is not a recruitment programme; rather, it provides a unique opportunity to build your knowledge of the job market, expand your network, and ask questions! The groups will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. See who are the host organisations for 2024-2025, who is eligible to apply as participant, and apply for the new UNITalent season!
University of Helsinki Group Mentoring Programme
Application period 28.10.–15.11.2024 (at 16.00 pm)
In the Group Mentoring Programme, you have a unique opportunity to discuss topics related to your future and career, and to enhance your career readiness in a group with an UH alumni mentor and 2–4 students. The programme season, which will start in January and run until May 2025, offers a choice of 38 UH alumni mentors (9 of them English-speaking) representing various fields in society. The mentoring groups are interdisciplinary, so you can choose any mentor, regardless of your field of study. Groups will be filled in order of registration, so read more on the bulletin and submit your application as soon as possible!
Please note: You can apply to either the group mentoring or UNITalent, but not both.
Upcoming events
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 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 Finnish Language Café (Fin)
Every Wednesday between 11.9.2024–11.12.2024 at 16–18, Porthania, Yliopistonkatu 3, P219 Lehtisali
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. See more information on SIMHE website.
Identify your strengths workshop (Fin, Eng)
5.11.2024 at 16.30–18.00, 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 strengths workshop to do easy and engaging exercises to help you develop your self-awareness. You don't need to 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 counsellor. Registration is optional. See more information on JobTeaser.
SIMHE workshop: Nail Your Job Interview (Eng)
6.11.2024 at 15.00–17.00, online
Join our 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). See more information on JobTeaser and register by 5th of November.
SIMHE workshop: Using Artificial Intelligence in Job Search (Eng)
8.11.2024 at 14.00–16.00, online via Zoom
In this workshop, you'll discover how to use AI, automation, and no-code tools to improve your job-seeking journey. We’ll cover practical ways to simplify your job search, automate repetitive tasks, and take advantage of AI-powered platforms to enhance your resume, applications, and networking efforts. This session will offer actionable tips to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market. The workshop is organised by UH SIMHE (Supporting Immigrants in Higher Education in Finland). See more information on JobTeaser and register by 7th of November.
Job search retreats (Fin, Eng, Swe)
19.11.2024 at 10.00-14.00, Viikki, Forest Sciences Building, exact place to be confirmed
2.12.2024 at 14.00-18.00, City Centre, main building U3039
Should you start doing something concrete to get a job, but you just can't find the time or other things take over just when you need to work with your CV? Don't worry! Come to our job search retreat!
In the retreat you can focus on your job search without distractions. You will work independently, but our career counsellors will also be there to answer your questions. Job search guides, exercises and career support are available in Finnish, Swedish and English. Remember to bring your own computer!
If you wish, you can register for the retreat(s) in advance on JobTeaser. You can also join us without registering at a time that works for you and stay as long as you wish. Read more on JobTeaser event pages: Job search retreat in Viikki on 19th November and Job search retreat in City Centre on 2nd December
CANCELLED: CV clinic (Fin, Eng)
20.11.2024 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 Career Services’ experts! This clinic is bilingual in Finnish and English. You can participate in the discussions in either language. Read more on JobTeaser.
Traineeship info sessions (Fin, Eng)
26.11.2024 at 16.00–17.15, via Zoom, in Finnish
28.11.2024 at 16.00–17.15, via Zoom, in English
Come and hear information on how to conduct your traineeship and have your burning questions answered! The info session organised by Career Services and International Exchange Services. During the info session, we'll discuss and respond to your questions on the following topics: How do I conduct a traineeship for my degree? Where can I look for traineeship positions? What are the funding options for traineeships? What about traineeship abroad?
Read more on the JobTeaser event pages: Traineeship info session in English on 28th November and Traineeship info session in Finnish on 26th November
Campus fairs
Potential, Kumpula Campus Fair
7.11.2024 at 11.00–17.00, Kumpula campus (Gustaf Hällströmin katu 2)
Kumpula’s Potential is a work-life and recruitment event organised by students at the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Science. Target group: students of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and computer science. See for more information of the event on Kumpulan Potentiaali website.
ViikkiAreena, Viikki Campus Fair
19-20.11.2024 at 9.00–16.00, Forest Sciences Building (Latokartanonkaari 7)
ViikkiAreena is a job fair organised by the subject-specific student organisations of the University of Helsinki’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry to give students and the University community at large a clearer and broader view of companies’ operations while presenting the latest trends and career opportunities in relevant fields. Target group: students of agriculture and forestry as well as food science. The website is in Finnish, but we encourage all internationals of the target degree programmes to visit.
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.
- 31.10.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Viikki campus, Info Centre Korona (2nd floor), counselling room 2043
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7.11.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Meilahti campus, Biomedicum 1 (3rd floor), meeting room Kuutti B328a1
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21.11.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, City Centre campus, Kaisa House (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b
- 28.11.2024 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Kumpula campus, Physicum, Campus Library (1st floor), group study room Enif G103e
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.
- 5.11.2024 at 12.00–14.00, Zoom
- 19.11.2024 at 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).
Current on JobTeaser
Internationally, the JobTeaser career portal offers you access to more than 39,000 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!
Tip of the month
Learn from and get inspired by the Working Life Now webinars!
The Career Services’ ‘Working Life Now’ webinar series offers both hot topics and evergreen favorites related to careers, job search, and working life. Watch the episodes on the Career Services’ YouTube channel!
Speakers include career counsellors from the University of Helsinki, alumni, and other experts from various fields. Webinars are available in both Finnish and English. The following episodes are already available in English: Find your way to use LinkedIn, Life at work – Flourishing experts and work communities, Trends in job search – What are recruiters looking for?
Be sure to subscribe to the Career Services' channel to get notified of new webinars as soon as they are published!
Check out the webinar series playlist on YouTube!
More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi
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