Preparing Students for the Job Market: UTU Career Services | Finn-ish: Tales of Integration

In this episode of Finn-ish: Tales of Integration, we explore how students at the University of Turku prepare for the job market with the support of UTU Career Services. Your host, Shavindya Kariyawasam, a master’s student in Software Engineering and an international student ambassador, sits down with an expert guest who shares insights into building career skills and navigating professional pathways in Finland: 👉 Lotta Metsärinne – Project Planning Officer, Student Support Services, University of Turku Lotta explains the wide range of services offered by UTU Career Services, including CV clinics, workshops, and personalized career guidance. She discusses how these services help students develop job-search skills, gain confidence, and better understand employer expectations in Finland. She also shares advice for students looking to make the most of these career support opportunities. ________________________________________ Topics Covered: 🔹 What UTU Career Services offers to support students’ career development 🔹 How CV clinics and workshops strengthen job application skills 🔹 How career guidance helps students identify their strengths and career direction 🔹 Common challenges international students face in the Finnish job market 🔹 Practical tips for maximizing Career Services and improving employability ________________________________________ 🎧 Listen on Spotify or SoundCloud: [ ] 👉 Follow us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VeanuN... ________________________________________ Guest Links & Resources: 📌 Lotta Metsärinne – Project Planning Officer, UTU About Lotta: https://www.utu.fi/en/people/lotta-me... 📌 UTU Career Services Career Services at UTU support students through career guidance, skill development workshops, and employment preparation services. About Career Services: https://sites.utu.fi/rekry/en/ 📌 Shavindya Kariyawasam (Host) Shavindya is a master’s student in Software Engineering and international student ambassador at the University of Turku. About Shavi: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/ut... LinkedIn: / shavindya-k Instagram: / shavindya__ ________________________________________ About the Team Behind the Episode: 📌 Junaid Raza Junaid is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Health Technology at the University of Turku. About Junaid: https://www.utu.fi/en/study-at-utu/ut... LinkedIn: / m-jraza Instagram: / junaidrazaaaa ________________________________________ Let’s Connect: 💬 Share your thoughts on career readiness, student employment, or integration experiences at UTU! 🌟 Don’t forget to subscribe to Finn-ish: Tales of Integration for more practical insights and student stories about life in Finland. 📸 Follow University of Turku on Instagram: @uniturku #UTU #CareerServices #StudentExperience #CareerSkills #InternationalStudents #IntegrationStories #LifeInFinland