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“YTK was one of the most important organisations that helped me and supported me in my job search”
Miia, who works in the communications sector, was made redundant as part of a restructuring process. She was unemployed for about a year afterwards. During this challenging time, YTK provided her with peer support, confidence in her skills and various tools that helped her find a new job. Read about Miia’s experiences and check out her job-hunting tips!
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All job search pieces in place
- Smart job search finds roles based on your skills. You might discover interesting roles that you wouldn’t have thought of yourself.
- Ability tests and work personality assessments help you articulate your strengths in your CV, application and interview.
- Examples of effective CVs and application letters are perennial favourites!
- In our job-search coaching, you’ll get tips on, for example, finding hidden vacancies and preparing for job interviews.
- In career coaching, you can discuss your situation in confidence with an expert or receive feedback on your CV and application, for example. With Eduhouse’s highly regarded training courses, you can deepen your expertise, acquire new skills and broaden your opportunities.
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Something new for you! ✨
The Spark workspace has a new look
The Spark workspace, where you’ll find a comprehensive range of job-search tools, has been given a new look and a clearer structure. The revamped navigation paths guide you seamlessly to the tools that will be most useful to you. You can access the workspace via OmaYTK – do give it a go!
Job-search webinars are set to resume soon
The popular Spark webinars will continue this autumn, covering topics requested by our members! Upcoming topics include a LinkedIn power pack and tips on using artificial intelligence in your job search. In the first webinar, we’ll delve into identifying and articulating your skills. Registration opens soon – stay tuned!
P.S. You can find recordings of the spring webinars on OmaYTK! Watch webinar recordings
‘I got loads of useful tips from the webinar, as well as answers to questions I’d been pondering.’
The jobseeker profile will become part of the job search process from 1 September
From the start of September, every jobseeker must publish a jobseeker profile on Job Market Finland. The purpose of the profile is to make it easier for employers and jobseekers to connect. A jobseeker profile is a great opportunity to tell employers about yourself and your skills, and to spark their interest. Make sure to also make use of Spark’s job-seeking services when considering the content of your profile!
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