•   Employment in Finland STU011HH1AE-3018 20.10.2025-12.12.2025  1   (IBE1PA3, ...) +-
    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
    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.
    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
    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

    14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

    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

    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 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