Entering the Job Market (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

Towards Working Life -course supports the student's transition from studies to working life. In this course, the student learns to assess their field-specific competencies and professional identity, as well as make plans for developing and maintaining their skills. Additionally, the student receives support for career planning and the final stages of their studies, including the graduation process. The course also introduces Karelia's alumni activities and presents various further education opportunities.

Course objectives:

Evaluate field-specific competencies and professional identity.
Develop career planning skills.
Receive support for the final stages of studies.
Get acquainted with Karelia's alumni activities and establish connections with graduates.
Explore different further education opportunities and future study and career options.

Content

Key content:

Recognizing, maintaining, and developing personal competencies
Introduction to Karelia's alumni activities
Further education opportunities
Reviewing Karelia's graduation process
Development discussion with the personal tutor

Location and time

Kevät 2025

Materials

Lesson materials
Moodle materials

Teaching methods

you know how to recognize your own professional development and you know how to evaluate your skills critically, setting development goals

you know how to act in your studies in accordance with the practices of working life almost like a professional

you know how to take care of student well-being and understand its importance also from the point of view of the student community

you know how to maintain study motivation and, if necessary, ask for support in difficult moments

you know how to plan your own use of time and prioritize things in such a way that your studies progress

Student workload

1 credit = 27 hours