Discover Your Career Path in FinlandLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

On completion of this intensive 3AMK (3UAS) course the student will:
• know the structures and principles of Finnish working life and labor market
• develop the ability to analyze job advertisements and identify their potential within the job description
• recognize and narrate their own strengths and confidently articulate them when seeking employment
• learn to build new networks to benefit their job search and future career path

Contents

The course contains individual tasks online and compulsory participation on the workshops during the intensive week. In addition, students will utilize digital tools and platforms to create their CV, cover letter, and gain tips for their job search. It is essential for students to have a solid grasp of technology to study the course successfully.

• visit to workplace, organization or recruitment event
• using AI in job search
• understanding the job advertisement and how to tailor your job applications to it
• learn how to use networking to find jobs
• create an appealing CV and cover letter
• independent work in the digital learning environment on e-learning content
• active discussions in the discussion area
• writing the final report and completing learning tasks
The course consists independent study and work online as well as workshops and lectures during the intensive week. Students will also create a CV with the help of AI, design their future career and
present it to classmates.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

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.

Further information

The course is designed and implemented in cooperation with 3AMK (3UAS).

This course will be assessed by completing all assigned learning tasks and attending our face-to-face sessions at the Haaga-Helia Pasila campus during intensive week 42.

Read more about 3AMK: 3AMK.fi