You still have time to apply for summer jobs! - Updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser

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Bulletin 3.3.2026

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 

Cold Contacting Employers - Effective Strategies for Job Hunting  

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.  

When: Wednesday 25 March 2026 
Time: 16:00-18:00 
Doors open: 15:30. Training starts promptly at 16:00. Please arrive on time. 
Where: Espoo Talent Hub Tekniikantie 4C, 02150 Espo 

 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  

Bonus: Coffee & Connections 
Meet and connect with international students from other universities - and yes, coffee is on us! Build your network, share experiences, and meet like-minded peers. 

Who should attend: International degree students preparing for internships, part-time jobs, or full-time roles. 
More information and registration on JobTeaser. 

 

Our regular guidance and counselling services 

Career Counsellors on Campus 

Are you wondering what your next step could be in terms of future or career planning? 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. We ask you kindly to be prepared to wait for your turn. 

  • Tue 3.3. Meilahti, 9-12, Student Services service point, Biomedicum 1, 3rd floor (Haartmaninkatu 8) 

  • Thu 5.3. Kumpula, 12-15, Chemicum, room A117 (A. I. Virtasen aukio 1) 

  • Thu 12.3. City Centre, 9.15-11 and 12-15, Kaisa House Guidance Facilities, Fabianinkatu 30, 4th floor 

  • Wed 18.3. Meilahti, 12-15, Meeting room Kuutti B328a1, Biomedicum 1, 3rd floor (Haartmaninkatu 8) 

  • Thu 26.3. Viikki, 10-12 and 13-16, Info Centre Korona, guidance room 2043 (Viikinkaari 11) 

  • Wed 1.4. Meilahti, 12-15, Meeting room Kuutti B328a1, Biomedicum 1, 3rd floor (Haartmaninkatu 8) 

Drop-In Support for Job Search (fi, en) 

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. 

  • Tue 10.3. from 1 to 3 pm, Zoom
  • Tue 24.3. from 1 to 3 pm, Zoom 

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. There are still a few slots available for February, so book yours soon! 

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 Vihta. New appointment times are opened on Vihta at around 10.30 - 11.00. on the last Wednesday of the month. 

 

Current on JobTeaser 

Internationally, the JobTeaser career portal offers you access to more than 8,500 traineeship offers. Examples of available traineeship opportunities in Finland: 

Traineeships / thesis 

Finnish Meteorological Institute 

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.
  • You can search for jobs that do not require Finnish language skills by selecting English as the advertisement language.
  • Regions: Finnish regions do not work as search terms. To find positions in the Helsinki metropolitan area, search by the city of 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. 

 

CareerTest by Universum 

Wondering about your ideal career fit, top priorities, and future goals? Take the CareerTest and unlock valuable insights, including:  

  • Peer salary expectation comparison.  

  • Employer recommendations.  

  • Personalized career insights based on your career type.  

The following prizes will be drawn among the respondents:5 seats offering exclusive access to Universum events with companies plus a 1:1 expert session tailored to students’ goals and online gift vouchers and three months of LinkedIn premium access for your students 

Ready to begin? Complete the test! 
  
For questions or feedback, kindly reach out to support@careertest.universumglobal.com. 

 

Tip of the month: Still looking for a summer job? 

Even if you haven't found a summer job yet, there are still many opportunities available. So don't give up just yet.   

Keep an eye on JobTeaser and other job search portals during the spring, and check out the career services' work and career pages, where you'll find lots of tips for finding a job! 

 

More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi 
Photo: Career Services