January updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser – Apply for summer jobs now!
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 Day events on 20 and 24 January: register now for sessions supporting your job search!
Time: Monday 20.1.2025 and Friday 24.1.2025
Place: Monday in the City Center Campus, Friday virtually
Are you looking for a traineeship or a summer job? Career Services organise the two-day HelsinkiUNI Career Day event in January. On Monday, you will be offered a complete package of sessions to support your job search, and on Friday you can meet companies and organisations that offer summer jobs and traineeships.
Career Day I - Smart and sustainable job search on Monday 20.1.
On Monday, career counsellors from Career Services will offer support for your job search and help you explore your career options. During the day, a complete package of sessions will help you learn the basics of job search in Finland and how to nail your job interview. You can also learn how to turn your academic CV into an industry resume or take part in the drop-in job search retreat. Monday's events will take place mainly at the City Centre Campus (one in Zoom) and registration is now open.
10.15-11.00 Job Search in Finland - 101 (read more and register)
11.15-12.00 Nail your Job Interview (read more and register)
14.15 - 15.00 Academic vs. Industry CV - a paradigm shift? (read more and register)
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10.00 - 16.00 Job Search Retreat (FI, EN & SV) (read more and register)
Career Day II - Meet employers on Friday 24.1.
Friday's virtual event will feature companies and organisations interested in hiring University of Helsinki students. In the morning pitching session, you will hear about summer jobs and traineeships from employers. Some of the employers will organise a separate Q&A session where you can ask more questions about recruitment. You can also book an appointment for a one-to-one discussion with some employers.
Programme for the day:
9.00 - 10.25 Employers' pitch session (get to know the employers and register), in English. Natural Resources Institute Luke, Demos Helsinki, University of Helsinki, Metsä Group, CSC - Centre for Science and Technology, Nokia, European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland will present their own career opportunities.
Also, the following companies pitch in Finnish at 10.40 - 12.00 but are also hiring international students: OP Financial Group, Nordea, Orion, Bayer, City of Vantaa and City of Helsinki. In the Q&A sessions and one-to-one-meetings you can ask questions in English or in Finnish, unless otherwise indicated in the programme.
12.15 - 13.00 Employer's Q&A sessions (registration opens later)
A separate Q&A session will be held by Nokia, VTT, City of Helsinki, Demos Helsinki and European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the City of Vantaa will organise their Q&A-session only in Finnish.
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9.00 - 14.00 One-to-one meetings by appointment (registration opens later)
You can book an appointment for a one-to-one discussion in English with the following organisations' experts: Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and Nordea.
Check out the Career Day II - Meet Employers (24.1.) programme and employers on JobTeaser.
Registration for Friday’s Q&A and one-to-one sessions will open during December and January.
You can choose to participate in both days' programmes or just in individual sessions - each session have their own registration. The event is open to all students and recent graduates of the University of Helsinki. More information about the event will be published on the JobTeaser portal and the Studies Service during December and January. Stay tuned for more information from the Career Services!
Register for events on the JobTeaser career portal. When you are logging into the service for the first time, please select your field of study for your profile. Learn more about JobTeaser on the Instructions page and log in with your helsinki.fi credentials.
For the Finnish-language programme, see the Finnish translation of this bulletin – please note that programme is different in Finnish and in English.
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.
- 9.1.2025 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, Viikki campus, Info Centre Korona (2nd floor), counselling room 2043
- 16.1.2025 at 10.00–12.00 and 13.00–16.00, City Centre campus, Kaisa House (4th floor), group guidance room 4058b
- 23.1.2024 at 13.00–16.00, Kumpula campus, Chemicum, A.I. Virtasen aukio 1, room A1117 (Nb: time updated on 22nd Jan 2025)
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.
- 14.1.2025 klo 12.00–14.00, Zoom
- 21.1.2025 klo 12.00–14.00, Zoom
- 28.1.2025 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
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
Using AI can speed up and enhance your job search but make you’re the one who’s holding onto to the reigns! You can e.g. ask for feedback on your application texts, request key points on job postings, and prepare for interviews with its help. Use it as support, but don't give up your own ideas and genuine voice.
For more tips and info, watch the University of Helsinki Career Services' Working Life Now series video 'AI in Job Search' on YouTube (in Finnish), or attend the Career Day info session on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 14:15 to 15:00 in the Portsu Suomen Laki hall (in Finnish).
More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi
Photo: Career Services