Get ready to apply for summer jobs and traineeships - Updates in Career Services and on JobTeaser

This monthly bulletin brings together the current events and services offered by Career Services. You can find all our services and instructions on the Work and Career page and the Traineeships page. Our services are available to you right from the beginning of your studies and up to about one year after graduation. Make sure to also follow JobTeaser for all events and job and traineeship vacancies! 

 

Upcoming events 

Write, draw, build – Using Creative Methods for Career Planning 

Friday 28 November, 9:00-15.15.

Join us to explore career planning using a variety of creative methods. In the workshops, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your own goals, or any other topic that is currently on your mind. Write or draw —choose the workshop that suits you best, or participate in both of them. 
 
Programme in English:  

• klo 9.00-10.30: WRITE - Career Writing (FI, EN) (Read more and register)
• klo 12.00-13.30: MAP OUT AND DRAW: Goal mapping  (FI, EN) (Read more and register) 

Career Services’ CV Café (fi, en) – Come update your job application documents 

Tuesday 2 December 2025, 14:00–16:00 

City Centre Campus, Porthania, Teachers Lounge (P219), Yliopistonkatu 3, 2nd floor 

Need tips for updating your CV or cover letter? Join Career Services’ CV Café: a relaxed, low-threshold event where you can work on your job application documents with support from career experts and fellow students. 

No pressure, no preparation needed, just come as you are. Coffee and tea will be available. You’re welcome to drop in at any time: stay for a moment or the full two hours. Your documents will remain private unless you choose to share them. 

The CV Café will be held bilingually in Finnish and English. You can participate in discussions in either language. Registration is optional, but if you sign up via JobTeaser, you’ll receive automatic reminder as the event approaches. 

Sup­port for plan­ning a train­ee­ship 

Career Services organizes information events on traineeships. The Finnish one will be held on the 9th of December and the English one on the 11th of December @16.00-17.00 on Zoom.  

The traineeship info session will provide you with information on how to conduct a traineeship for your degree, financing your traineeship, and finding a traineeship position. Did you know that you can also complete your traineeship abroad? For example, you can apply for a traineeship at various EU institutions in almost any field of study. 

The event will begin with presentations by the Career Services traineeship coordinators and a specialist from International Education Cooperation Services. A student will also be present to share their traineeship experience. There will be time for questions at the end of the event.  

Registration for the events happens in JobTeaser. 

Save the date: Career Day – a two-day career event will be held in January (fi, en) 

Career Day I – campus day: Monday, 19 January 2026, at 10 –16 | Porthania, City Center Campus 
Career Day II – virtual day: Monday, 23 January 2026, at 9 –14 | JobTeaser/Zoom

Are you looking for a summer job or a traineeship for next year? Or do you need support in your job search and exploring career opportunities? HelsinkiUNI Career Day is back again in January – the first day on campus and the second day virtually! 

On Career Day on Monday, January 19, you can get support from Career Services for your job search and exploring career opportunities. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet employers interested in University of Helsinki students at stands in the Porthania lobby, receive CV and LinkedIn feedback from HR experts, and meet our university alumni in the form of mini-mentoring. 

On Career Day Friday, January 23, you can virtually meet employers interested in University of Helsinki students and get support for your job search from Career Services. You will also have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities in the EU. 

The program content is subject to change before the event. Career Day is intended for all University of Helsinki students and recent graduates. More information about the event will be published in December and January on the JobTeaser portal and the Studies service. Mark the event dates in your calendar now and stay tuned! 

 

Grab the essentials of LinkedIn with our Quick Guide  

You'll find the most important things about LinkedIn carefully crafted by the UH career counsellors - tips for creating an impactful profile and for how to start networking, as well as ideas for using LinkedIn as a source of information for mapping out your career options.  

Contents of the guide (you can explore the themes in the order you like):  

1. What can LinkedIn be used for?
2. Be found on LinkedIn
3. Building a profile
4. Networking and connecting with others
5. Visibility settings  

Click yourself into the guide now and get the most out of using LinkedIn for career planning and job search! 

 

Our regular guidance and counselling services 

Career Counsellors on Campus 

Are you wondering what your next step could be in terms of future or career planning? Would you like someone to listen to your thoughts or provide tips on where to find additional information to support your considerations? Come and meet a career counsellor on campus without an appointment! 

You are welcome to any campus, regardless of where you usually study. The meeting is limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. We ask you kindly to be prepared to wait for your turn. 

• Thu 27.11. Viikki, 10-12 and 13-16, Info Centre Korona, guidance room 2043 (Viikinkaari 11) 

• Thu 4.12. Kumpula, 9-11 and 12-15, Chemicum, room A117 (A. I. Virtasen aukio 1) Nb: longer hours 

• Thu 11.12. City Centre, 12-17, Kaisa House Guidance Facilities, Fabianinkatu 30, 4th floor 

Drop-In Support for Job Search (fi, en) 

Are you seeking guidance on how to apply for a job or traineeship position? Do you need practical tips for job searching or drafting your CV, job application, or LinkedIn profile, or would you like to get feedback on them? Welcome to our Drop-in support for job search on Zoom! 

No registration needed, individual time slots 20 minutes each. The Zoom link and instructions for attending are available on the Career Services' Guidance and Counselling page. 

• Tue 25.11. from 1 to 3 pm, Zoom
• Tue 9.12. from 1 to 3 pm, Zoom 

Traineeship guidance by appointment (fi, en, sv) 

At the Traineeship guidance you can ask any questions you may have about your traineeship and talk about your situation together with a Career services' traineeship specialist.  

You can book an appointment if you are thinking about the following:  

• you plan on doing a traineeship, but you are not sure where to start the process
• you need tips on how and where to look for traineeship positions
• you wonder how the traineeship subsidy works and how you can apply for it. 

The duration of a guidance session is 30 minutes. Book your session on Vihta. New appointment times are opened on Vihta at around 10.30 - 11.00. on the last Wednesday of the month. 

 

Tip of the month: Get ready to apply for summer jobs and traineeships! 

In Finland, many summer jobs and traineeships open for applications between December and February, so now is the perfect time to get ahead! Clarify your preferences, prepare for your job search, and update your application documents. We’ve got plenty of tips and support to help you along the way. 

Here’s how you can get started: 

• Explore our Tips for Job Search page, packed with guidance to help you navigate the job search process, plus advice on perfecting your CV and cover letter. 

• Are you wondering how job searching in Finland might differ from what you're used to?  If so, take a look at our Moodle guide How to find a job in Finland. 

• Check out our new Working Life Now webinars, where experts share valuable insights and inspiration for your career and job search. 

• Join our final Drop-in Zoom sessions of the year on 25th November and 17th December for personalised feedback on your documents and answers to your job search questions. 

   

More information: careerservices@helsinki.fi 
Photo: Career Services