JobTeaser: Support for Job Search

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. Internationally, the JobTeaser career portal offers you access to almost 30,000 job and traineeship offers. 

You log in to JobTeaser with your University of Helsinki credentials.
 

Upcoming events

Drop-in support for job search

Are you wondering how to apply for a job or traineeship position? Do you need practical tips for job search or drafting your CV, job application, or LinkedIn profile, or would you like to get feedback on them?

Career services offer Drop-in support for job search without an appointment in English and in Finnish on Zoom.

The next session is coming up on Tuesday, February 24th at 13.00–15.00 pm.

Read more about Drop-in support for job search on JobTeaser.

Meet a career counsellor on campus without appointment

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 see a career counsellor on campus!

The appointments can’t be booked in advance, so just drop by whenever it is most convenient for you! The meeting is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes.

The next time you can meet a career counselor

• On the Viikki campus on February 26th and
• On the Kumpula campus on March 5th.

For more information, please see the links above.

Cold Contacting Employers - Effective Strategies for Job Hunting

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 16:00-18:00
Location:  Espoo Talent Hub Tekniikantie 4C, 02150 Espoo

Struggling to figure out how to reach out to employers? Not sure what to say or when to say it?

Cold contacting employers can be a powerful job-hunting strategy. Around 70–80% of jobs are never publicly advertised, and knowing how to approach employers directly can give you a real competitive edge.

Join our 2-hour interactive training session designed especially for international degree students, where you’ll learn how to confidently contact employers in different real-life scenarios and make a strong first impression.

🔍What you’ll learn:

• Effective strategies for cold contacting employers in various situations
• How to showcase your motivation and stand out to employers
• Networking tips that can lead to future job opportunities
• Events, programs, and services offered by the City of Espoo for international professionals

Read more and register on JobTeaser.
 

Tips for JobTeaser:

• The portal operates across Europe. You can find positions posted through the shared site of Finnish universities by selecting “targeted jobs” in the filters.
• Regions: Finnish regions do not work as search terms. To find positions in the Helsinki metropolitan area, search by the city Helsinki and set the distance in the next field to +50 km. (The regional search engine is not ideal, and a new solution is being explored.)
• You can choose different search criteria and save one search. You will receive an email notification if any positions matching your criteria were published in the service the previous day.
• You can decide whether you want to be visible to employers.
• If you wish to continue using the service after graduation, remember to change your email address before your helsinki.fi  account stops working.
• Learn more about JobTeaser on the Instructions page and log in with your helsinki.fi credentials today! If you have any questions, please contact: careerservices@helsinki.fi.

JobTeaser is a commercial partner of the University of Helsinki. 

Job search tips

Note that in the current job market, it’s important not to rely solely on open job postings but to proactively approach employers you’re genuinely interested in. International students can make a strong impression by using a focused, value‑driven message: emphasize concrete skills, show real interest in the company, and clearly explain how you can contribute. Tailor each application, reach out directly to hiring managers for example on LinkedIn. Even in a competitive situation, employers appreciate candidates who communicate confidently, follow up politely, and demonstrate motivation.

Also, explore the Tips for Job Search page compiled by Career Services, where you can find guidance for various stages of job hunting and formatting job application documents. Utilise the tips and stand out in your job search!