Career Planning & Networking Strategies
Optimum 2.0 Webinar
Tuesday, November 24th at 14.00–15.15 / Online event
Join us for this practical and relevant webinar that equips international professionals and students with the exact strategies needed to succeed in Finland’s unique working culture. You will learn how to build genuine, long-term professional relationships, navigate the predominantly hidden job market, and turn your competencies into concrete career opportunities.
The session covers everything from the Finnish preference for casual, trust-based networking and workplace culture to proven techniques for identifying the right contacts, creating tailored applications, and using AI tools effectively in your job search. You will also get concrete tips on proactive skill presentation, applicant reliability, and communication in job interviews. This webinar provides you with a clear roadmap and ready-to-use tools to accelerate your career.
Presented by working life expert, TEK’s Senior adviser Dr. Daniel Valtakari.
Please note that only members of our funding trade unions can participate in Optimum 2.0 events. Our partner trade unions are The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland, Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland (TEK), Akava Special Branches, The Finnish Business School Graduates (Suomen Ekonomit), Professionals of Business and Technology (Tradenomit), Loimu, and The Finnish Social Science Professionals (YKA).