Employment in Finland - STU011HH1AE - Opinto-opas

Employment in Finland, 1 cr - STU011HH1AE

Upcoming implementations

Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3022 18.08.2025-10.10.2025 1 op (IBE1PA3, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025
Groups
- IBE1PA3
- IBE1PA2
- IBE2PA1
- IBE3PA3
- ITE2PAICB1
- IBE1PA1
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE3PA2
- ITE2PASOF1
- ONLINE
- IBE3PA1
- ITE2PADIG1
- IBE1PA4
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it! During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.
This course is part of all Haaga-Helia´s degrees,and students can participate in any implementations.

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3020 18.08.2025-10.10.2025 1 op (DBE3PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it!

During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get detailed support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.¨

The course is designed to have lectures with mandatory participation on every second week, which will be a workshop, processing the assignments and homework done individually between the two weeks. The goal is to give as much practical and personal feedback on your job seeking skills, as possible.

Learning material and recommended literature

You can find it in Moodle.

Working life connections

The course teaches you to apply to jobs and work placements.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

-

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course has the international student viewpoint, but the content is relevant for local/Finnish students as well.

Timing

18.08.2025 - 10.10.2025

Learning assignments

Independent assignments every second week.

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025

Content scheduling

Class attendance every second week and an event attendance outside of teaching hours will be mandatory.
Groups
- DBE3PCDBI
- REE3HA1
- REE4PC1
- ABE3PCAVI
- ONLINE
Alternative learning methods

-

Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

Classes will be held online!

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it!

During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get detailed support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.¨

The course is designed to have lectures with mandatory participation on every second week, which will be a workshop, processing the assignments and homework done individually between the two weeks. The goal is to give as much practical and personal feedback on your job seeking skills, as possible.

Degree Programme

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3018 20.10.2025-12.12.2025 1 op (IBE1PA3, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it!

During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get detailed support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.¨

The course is designed to have lectures with mandatory participation on every second week, which will be a workshop, processing the assignments and homework done individually between the two weeks. The goal is to give as much practical and personal feedback on your job seeking skills, as possible.

Learning material and recommended literature

You can find it in Moodle.

Working life connections

The course teaches you to apply to jobs and work placements.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

-

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The course has the international student viewpoint, but the content is relevant for local/Finnish students as well.

Timing

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

Independent assignments every second week.

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 17.10.2025

Content scheduling

Class attendance every second week and an event attendance outside of teaching hours will be mandatory.
Groups
- IBE1PA3
- IBE1PA2
- IBE2PA1
- IBE3PA3
- ITE2PAICB1
- IBE1PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE3PA2
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE3PA1
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
- IBE1PA4
Alternative learning methods

-

Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it!

During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get detailed support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.¨

The course is designed to have lectures with mandatory participation on every second week, which will be a workshop, processing the assignments and homework done individually between the two weeks. The goal is to give as much practical and personal feedback on your job seeking skills, as possible.

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3021 12.01.2026-13.03.2026 1 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

12.01.2026 - 13.03.2026
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- ITE2PAICB1
- IBE1PA1
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE2PA3
- ITE2PASOF1
- ONLINE
- IBE3PA1
- IBE2PA2
- ITE2PADIG1
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

10 - 60

Further information

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it! During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.
This course is part of all Haaga-Helia´s degrees,and students can participate in any implementations.

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3019 23.03.2026-15.05.2026 1 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

23.03.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE2PA3
- IBE3PA1
- ITE2PASOF1
- IBE2PA2
- ITE2PADIG1
- IBE2PA4
Teachers

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3014 24.03.2025-16.05.2025 1 op (IBE2PA1, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 21.03.2025
Groups
- IBE2PA1
- ITE2PAICB1
- CONTACT
- IBE1PA1
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE2PA3
- IBE3PA1
- ITE2PASOF1
- IBE2PA2
- ITE2PADIG1
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
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3016 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
- ITE2PAICB1
- IBE1PA1
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE2PA3
- ITE2PASOF1
- ONLINE
- IBE3PA1
- IBE2PA2
- ITE2PADIG1
Teachers

Eszter Pienluoto

Seats

10 - 60

Further information

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it! During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.
This course is part of all Haaga-Helia´s degrees,and students can participate in any implementations.

Degree Programme

ITBBA Business Information Technology

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3013 21.10.2024-13.12.2024 1 op (IBE1PA3, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
Groups
- IBE1PA3
- IBE1PA2
- IBE2PA1
- IBE3PA3
- ITE2PAICB1
- IBE1PA1
- CONTACT
- IBE3PA2
- ITE2PAICI1
- IBE3PA1
- ITE2PASOF1
- ITE2PADIG1
Teachers

Eszter Pienluoto

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it! During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3012 19.08.2024-11.10.2024 1 op (DBE3PCDBI, ...) +-
Teaching language

English

Timing

19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024
Groups
- DBE3PCDBI
- REE3HA1
- REE4PC1
- ABE3PCAVI
- ONLINE
Teachers

Eszter Pienluoto

Seats

15 - 60

Further information

Join Employment In Finland -course and get to know the Finnish labour market and how to navigate it! During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placement, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.

Degree Programme

DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3017 15.01.2024-01.06.2024 1 op (NONSTOP, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

15.01.2024 - 01.06.2024

Enrollment

01.01.2022 - 01.01.2022
Groups
- NONSTOP
- BLENDED
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 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

• 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

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

This course is for you if have arrived in Finland recently and have work experience in other countries, but you have little or no work experience in Finland. If you already have work experience in Finland, we recommend that you take the course Job seeking skills STU008HH1AE.

During this course you will learn about the job seeking process with specific requirements and tips to Finland, about Finnish workplace culture, and you will get additional support in creating your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn. This course is suitable for you at any point of your studies (the sooner the better!), if you are looking for your first work placements, or if you have years of work experience already, but you would like to know how to move forward in your career.

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

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