Faculty of Social Sciences

Labour Market Orientation Course (1 cr) - Spring Term 2008

Hoping to land a job in Finland after finishing your studies? The labour market orientation course will provide you with practical information on Finnish labour market and job search in Finland.

Course Description

The aim of the course is to familiarize international degree students of the Faculty with Finnish labour market. Students will learn what kind of careers graduates of the Faculty have followed. The course will also offer practical advice for job hunting in Finland. The ultimate objective of the course is to help the students in the planning of their own studies and career.

The course is obligatory for bachelor’s degree students of the Faculty. Master’s degree students are strongly encouraged to join the course.

Labour market orientation course is worth 1 credit (1 op).

Time and Location

Spring term 2008, fourth period.

Time and dates: 8.4.2008-29.4.2008 Tuesdays, 16-18.
Place: Unioninkatu 37, seminar room 4 (2nd floor).

Content

Speakers: Antti Eronen, Labour Market Contact Person, Faculty of Social Sciences, Leena Itkonen, Planning Officer, Career Services, University of Helsinki.

Issues to be covered:

• Introduction to the course.
• Special features of the Finnish labour market.

• Practical tips on how to land a job in Finland: contact with employers, job seeker’s documents
• Preparing a Curriculum Vitae

• Career placement surveys
• Internship

• Job seeker’s documents
• Career planning

Please note that the course information is only preliminary. Changes to the content and schedule may occur.

Registration

You can register for the course in WebOodi. A link for WebOodi registration is available in the Study Guide.