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Succeed in Job Hunting (2 cr)

Code: LL10068-3003

General information


Enrollment

01.04.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

18.09.2023 - 08.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Open UAS

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Business Economics

Teachers

  • Satu Saarinen

Teacher in charge

Satu Saarinen

Scheduling groups

  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 40. Open UAS: 40.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)

Groups

  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKS23
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2023

Small groups

  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Content

In this course you will get to know the job search process in its entirety. You will get information about making a CV, job application, LinkedIn profile and video CV, as well as about a job interview.
In the course, you get to know different job search channels. The study course contains digital teaching material and source material, with which the student can independently develop his job search skills. The student receives feedback on the tasks he has completed.

Contents:
- CV and its preparation
- Job application / cover letter and its preparation
- LinkedIn profile and its creation
- Job search channels
- Job interview
- Networking and contacting the employer

During the course, the student prepares a job application, CV and LinkedIn profile, for which he receives written or oral feedback from the teacher at the end of the course. Otherwise, the student studies online independently according to the goals of the course.

Students have the opportunity for personal career coaching during the study period. You can book appointments with a career coach at urapalvelut@karelia.fi

Teaching methods

This course introduces you to the job search process. Learn how to create a CV, job application, LinkedIn profile, and video CV, as well as a job interview.
The course introduces you to job search channels. The course includes digital teaching materials and source material, so the student can independently develop their job search skills. .

Contents:
- CV and its preparation
- Job application
- LinkedIn profile and its creation
- Job search channels
- Job interview
- Networking and contacting the employer

During the course, the student prepares a CV, and LinkedIn profile, and receives written or oral feedback from the teacher at the end of the course. Otherwise, the student will study online independently according to the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected