CareerBoost

CareerBoost is a three-week online Job Hunting Programme. CareerBoost is based on peer-to-peer support and the meetings will be led by the participants themselves. By participating in this programme, you will get the best tips for job search in Finland. This successful programme has been prepared by experienced career coaches and bring you the best advice to support your job search.
 

CareerBoost is targeted for the unemployed members of six Akava unions, including Social Science Professionals YKA. It is designed for non-native finnish speakers. In your group, you can share the successes and disappointments of your job search, get encouragement and feedback, as well as new perspectives on the direction of your own skills and the flow for successful employment.

Three week online peer group, starting from Jan 13th, 2025.

 

(small changes may occur)
 

Monday from 9:00 to 11:00
Peer group meets online: Lessons learned from the previous week and preparation for the coming week’s themes

Notice! First meeting on Jan 13th is at 13:00 - 15:00. 

Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:00
Job search workshop with your peer group

Wednesday
Independent work and feedback from the peer group for your job application documents

Thursday from 13:00 to 14:30
A job hunting theme meeting led by a career coach or a guest lecturer

Friday
Updating your own job search plan

 

At CareerBoost, you will meet people from different fields, from experts to managers and from recent graduates to experienced professionals. Career coach Anku Merisaari will be present at the first meeting of the group in the first week and at weekly meetings on Thursdays.