Career planning and getting started with job searching

Career planning and purposeful job seeking give you an advantage in working life. When you have clear goals and a structured plan, your job search becomes smoother, more meaningful and more effective. In this section, you will find practical tools and the best tips to help you do the right things at the right time in your job search. We have brought together all the key materials you need for different stages of the job search – so you can easily choose your next steps based on your current situation.

In this section, you can learn about the following topics

  • What is career planning?
  • Career planning during your studies
  • Building a sustainable career

In this section, we will look at the following themes

  • How can you explore different career opportunities?
  • Ikigai as a career planning tool
  • Can your own career make a difference in society?

In this section, we will go through how to act in various job search situations

  • How can you make your job search more effective?
  • Applying for open positions
  • Finding hidden job opportunities

In this section, we will cover specific tips for job searching at different career stages

  • Applying for a work placement or thesis position
  • Looking for your first job
  • Job seeking as a recent graduate
  • Job search when changing your field

In this section, we will explore the opportunities networks can provide

  • Building your network
  • Tips for a good networking experience
  • Social media to support your job search

In this section, we will go through:

  • Finnish work culture and job markets
  • Finnish language and employment
  • Job searching in Finland
  • Entrepreneurship

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