Employment in FinlandLaajuus (1 cr)

Learning objectives

After having completed this or a corresponding course the student
• understand the Finnish job market and work culture
• is able search for a job or work placement based on the specific requirements of Finnish job market
• shows development of his/her job seeking and networking skills
• has good application template like CV and cover letter

Contents

• CV and job advertisements
• Cover letter and job interview
• Networking on social media and LinkedIn
• Recognize your skills and motivation
• Your rights as an employee in Finland
• Finnish work culture
• Maintaining you well-being during job search

Starting level and linkage with other courses

NOTE: this course is not master -level course and course can not be attached to Master’s degree. However master students are welcomed.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

This course is offered both as CONTACT and ONLINE versions, depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Course will be assessed with approved / adjusted

To pass the course student must:
- Participate on classes (max 2 missed class out of 9 session)
- Do the course tasks