Job-Seeking Skills - STU008HH1AE - Opinto-opas

Job-Seeking Skills, 1 cr - STU008HH1AE

Upcoming implementations

Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3009 18.08.2025-12.12.2025 1 op (NONSTOP, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

virtual nonstop via Moodle materials

Learning material and recommended literature

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

Working life connections

After having completed this course or corresponding course, the student: - recognizes career opportunities in one’s field - identifies where and how to look for employment - is able to create a distinguishable and targeted CV - is able to create a personal and targeted job application - is able to prepare for recruitment interview - identifies and appreciates the importance of job-seeking skills

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course is graded pass/fail.
In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks with a passing grade during 18.8-12.12.2025

Teaching language

English

Internationality

-

Timing

18.08.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks on Moodle with a passing grade during 18.8-12.12.2025

Content scheduling

non stop 18.8-12.12.2025
Groups
- NONSTOP
- DBE3PCDBI
- REE3PCTOUM
- REE3HA1
- REE3PCTOUT
- VIRTUAL
- ABE3PCAVI
Alternative learning methods

-

Teachers

Riitta Forsnabba

Seats

30 - 150

Further information

The course is graded pass/fail.
In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks with a passing grade during 18.8-12.12.2025

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3010 20.10.2025-12.12.2025 1 op (ITE5PASOF1, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Groups
- ITE5PASOF1
- ITE5PAICB1
- ITE5PAICI1
- ITE5PADIG1
- VIRTUAL
- INSTRUCTED
Teachers

Liila Mäntylä Peuralinna

Seats

30 - 100

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3008 20.10.2025-12.12.2025 1 op (IBE1PA3, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The course will have lectures, workshops and independent work at home. Regular class attendance will be mandatory.

The course will focus on job seeking strategies OTHER THAN applying to job ads with CV and cover letter. If you haven´t learned about the Finnish way of job application materials, it is advised that you take Employment in Finland course.

About Job Seeking Skills course:
Looking for more than just the traditional job hunt? Our Job Seeking Skills course teaches you how to find hidden opportunities and connect directly with employers—even when there are no job ads. You will learn how to craft standout open applications, approach people on LinkedIn, and make cold contacts that work. You will hear real-life success stories for inspiration, and get clear action steps to keep you moving forward on your job seeking journey. Practical workshops will provide some feedback, that will help you to reflect and improve your strategy.
The course will briefly discuss, but not focus on CV and cover letter. Instead, you will learn several other strategies with practical tips and examples that you can use to be successfull in your job search.

Learning material and recommended literature

Most learning materials, guides and presentations will be shared on Moodle.

Working life connections

The course will teach you to reach out to companies and potential employers.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam, the base of grading will be class attendance and independent assignments.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course is in English, and international job seeker viewpoint will be extensively discussed. All topics, however, will be relevant for local/Finnish speaking students as well.

Timing

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

See more in Moodle after class starts.

Enrollment

14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

Content scheduling

Regular class attendance on weekly lectures are mandatory.
Groups
- IBE1PA3
- IBE1PA2
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- IBE1PA4
Teachers

Eszter Pienluoto

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Class attendance and home assignments.

The course will have lectures, workshops and independent work at home. Regular class attendance will be mandatory.

The course will focus on job seeking strategies OTHER THAN applying to job ads with CV and cover letter. If you haven´t learned about the Finnish way of job application materials, it is advised that you take Employment in Finland course.

About Job Seeking Skills course:
Looking for more than just the traditional job hunt? Our Job Seeking Skills course teaches you how to find hidden opportunities and connect directly with employers—even when there are no job ads. You will learn how to craft standout open applications, approach people on LinkedIn, and make cold contacts that work. You will hear real-life success stories for inspiration, and get clear action steps to keep you moving forward on your job seeking journey. Practical workshops will provide some feedback, that will help you to reflect and improve your strategy.
The course will briefly discuss, but not focus on CV and cover letter. Instead, you will learn several other strategies with practical tips and examples that you can use to be successfull in your job search.

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3011 12.01.2026-13.03.2026 1 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

12.01.2026 - 13.03.2026
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
- IBE2PA4
Teachers

Eszter Pienluoto

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3012 23.03.2026-15.05.2026 1 op (ITE5PASOF1, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

23.03.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- ITE5PASOF1
- ITE5PAICB1
- ITE5PAICI1
- ITE5PADIG1
- VIRTUAL
- INSTRUCTED
Teachers

Liila Mäntylä Peuralinna

Seats

30 - 100

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3005 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 1 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE2PA3
- IBE2PA2
Teachers

Marit Keränen

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3007 21.10.2024-13.12.2024 1 op (ITE5PASOF1, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
Groups
- ITE5PASOF1
- ITE5PAICB1
- ITE5PAICI1
- ITE5PADIG1
- VIRTUAL
- INSTRUCTED
Teachers

Liila Mäntylä Peuralinna

Seats

30 - 100

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3004 19.08.2024-13.12.2024 1 op (NONSTOP, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

virtual nonstop via Moodle materials

Learning material and recommended literature

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

Working life connections

After having completed this course or corresponding course, the student: - recognizes career opportunities in one’s field - identifies where and how to look for employment - is able to create a distinguishable and targeted CV - is able to create a personal and targeted job application - is able to prepare for recruitment interview - identifies and appreciates the importance of job-seeking skills

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course is graded pass/fail.
In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks with a passing grade during 19.8-13.12.2024

Teaching language

English

Internationality

-

Timing

19.08.2024 - 13.12.2024

Learning assignments

In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks on Moodle with a passing grade during 19.8-13.12.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 29.11.2024

Content scheduling

non stop 19.8-13.12.2024
Groups
- NONSTOP
- DBE3PCDBI
- REE3HA1
- REE4PC1
- VIRTUAL
- ABE3PCAVI
Alternative learning methods

-

Teachers

Riitta Forsnabba

Seats

25 - 150

Further information

The course is graded pass/fail.
In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks with a passing grade during 19.8-13.12.2024

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Job-Seeking Skills STU008HH1AE-3006 15.01.2024-01.06.2024 1 op (NONSTOP, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

15.01.2024 - 01.06.2024

Enrollment

01.01.2022 - 01.01.2022
Groups
- NONSTOP
- BLENDED
- AVO_3T
Teachers

Inara Shakirova, Kirsi Lehtoviita, Petra Lindell

Seats

15 - 50

Degree Programme

AVO Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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After having completed this course or corresponding course, the student:
- recognizes career opportunities in one’s field
- identifies where and how to look for employment
- is able to create a distinguishable and targeted CV
- is able to create a personal and targeted job application
- is able to prepare for recruitment interview
- identifies and appreciates the importance of job-seeking skills

Different implementation methods may be offered during the academic year.
In case you feel that you have already acquired the required competence, it is advisable to select a virtual nonstop implementation in order to be able to complete the course at your own pace. If there is no virtual nonstop implementation available, you may contact the teacher of this course for more information on different ways to complete the course.

JobTeaser service, which requires signing up, is used during the course.

This course is for you, if you already have enough knowledge of the Finnish labour market and want to focus on fine-tuning on your CV and job seeking documentation as well as prepare a professional social media account. If you need an introduction to the Finnish labor market, we recommend you also take the course Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE.

No prerequisites.

This course is included in Keys to Studies and Career which is one of the Haaga-Helia key competences.

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.

The course is graded pass/fail.
In order to pass the course you must complete all required tasks with a passing grade.

This course is included in Keys to Studies and Career. In order to complete Keys to Studies and Career, you are required to complete the course Introduction to Studies (1 ects) and four other courses (4 ects) of your choice connected to Keys to Studies and Career.