Career Services for International Degree Students
Are you looking for support to build your path in Finland?
HAMK Career Services team supports international students´ integration and career development in Finland.
Kickstart your career in Finland!
International talents! Are you studying a degree at HAMK and interested in developing your career in Finland? Well, welcome to Finland and the start of an exciting new chapter in your career journey! Navigating the Finnish labor market can be challenging, but at HAMK, we’re here to support you every step of the way through our Career Services.
To kickstart your career, focus on a few key areas early in your studies:
Talent Mapping: Reflect on your strengths, interests, and skills to set realistic goals and create a personalized talent profile.
Building Competencies: Prioritize learning opportunities, internships, and part-time jobs to develop your skills.
Networking: Connect with professionals, attend events, and use LinkedIn and Tiitus to expand your network.
Guidance Services: Take advantage of HAMK’s career services to receive guidance and support .
Be proactive! Remember, HAMK Career Services is here to guide you. Together, we can help you achieve your career aspirations in Finland!
Boost your competence!
Developing your skills and competence is key to achieving your career goals and building you path.
You can get continuous support from our career guidance services. Follow the steps to start using our services.
1. Set your goal
Start by setting or thinking about your goals for personal and career growth.
2. Book meetings
Proceed to book guidance sessions. Booking links below.
3. Get support
Get support throughout your studies. We empower you with tools for skills development.
4. Build your competence
Make plans and take actions to build your competence .
More specifically, we can provide support in:
Networking and Support Services
- Identify and extend your network.
- Recognize the supporting services
- Building networking profiles (such as LinkedIn and Tiitus)
Career and Competence
- Competence mapping and career path
- Job search skills (CV, cover letter and interview)
- Entrepreneurship
Finnish Language and Everyday Life
- Finnish language learning opportunities
- Sustainable living
- Leisure time and hobbies
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International Friendship Programme
Get connected with a local friend! The Friendship programme is integration made simple.
Tiitus
Tiitus is HAMK´s internal recruitment platform, which aims to develop better connection between companies and students.
SIMHE guidance
Personalised and free career guidance in Finnish and in English to immigrants living in Finland.
Event calendar
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FAQs
You can book as many meetings as needed.
It is by default 30 minutes per meeting. But it can be longer if needed.
If you have graduated from HAMK and in need of career guidance, check our the SIMHE guidance service and continue to get support from us.
We help you map out your competencies and give advise on where to search for matching opportunities. We provide services for employers. Employers might contact us for suitable candidates. We recommend students with matching profiles to potential employers.
Only people who have worked with you before can be your work reference. At Career Services, we provide guidance on how to get work reference.
Our story
HAMK Career Services were initially developped based on the Talent Boost Programme in Finland , which is steered and coordinated by the Ministery of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland and the Ministry of Education and Culture. As the programme concludes at the end of 2024, HAMK will continue to offer career services beyond this period.
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