In this new episode, our 17th, How volunteering can open your doors in Finland, we interviewed Ash B., who has worked in Talent Acquisition for the past four years.

Ash has actively volunteered in Finland and has shared what projects she worked on, what skills she developed during her volunteering, how powerful networking is, and how the experiences led her to switch her career and start as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Ash has also shared tips to people who plan to volunteer or are considering volunteering, also a means to develop networks, build skills and move forward, besides contributing to causes that are close to our hearts.

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-lindberg-curci/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaushik-lakshman/ (Editor)

In our 16th episode, ATS, AI and CVs: What happens after you click ‘Apply’, we have interviewed Markus Gerstler, Account Executive at TeamTailor, who has explained how ATS systems works.

ATS systems can be very confusing for job seekers and everyone who has not used them for recruitment. What happens to your documents after you apply? Is AI making automated decisions? Is there a better format to use? Can complicated Canva design reduce your chances of getting an interview? He answered these and many more questions!

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-lindberg-curci/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaushik-lakshman/ (Editor)

In this 15th episode, Jobs without Borders, we had a chat with Julia Zhukova, founder and CEO at Nerdsbay, a company who offered EOR services (Employer of Records), supporting international professionals in Finland with remote opportunities abroad. We talked about what roles and skills are in demand abroad, what employers from abroad expect, how to look for jobs abroad and how to discuss remote work options, among other topics.

If you are considering working remotely from Finland, this episode is for you! You will get insights based on years of experience.

Nerdsbay also offers free events to job seekers: https://luma.com/nerdsbay?k=c

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-lindberg-curci/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

In this 14th episode, we discussed a hot topic: how to talk money in job interviews. Our guest, Leo Johansson-Stockford, is an experienced recruiter, and talent partner, who has lived in Finland for around ten years, and has worked both in-house and as a consultant.

One of the most common questions when discussing job interviews is how to negotiate a salary and how to know what we are worth. We have covered both aspects, including common mistakes, need for transparency, and more.

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-curci/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

In this 13th episode, we discussed with Wei Cui, Business coordinator at the Economic Development and Employment unit of City of Espoo. Wei has a long experience in B2B customer acquisition and for the past four years has been, among other tasks, focusing on sales and account management for international recruitment events.

In this episode we discuss making the first move at events and on the phone! Speifically, how to approach companies at events (recruitment events vs social events), and then we dive into sales techniques when it comes to cold calling. How to start a cold call? What to say? How to answer to objections? How to follow up? Wei has answered to these and many more questions! If you don't know how to talk with companies at events or you have never approached companies directly (or you did it wrong), this is for you!

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-lindberg-curci/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

In this new episode of the Career Cast - Finland edition, our 12th, we interviewed Mcha Ame, an enterpreneur, co founder of a research to business project named SPAI-DT, an innovative, three-stage system designed for intelligent predictive maintenance of structures by combining sensors, artificial intelligence and digital twin technology.

We discussed his enterpreneurial journey: how it started, what it took to push it forward, and how he switched from being a long-term software developer and scrum master to lead a team. If you are interested in enterpreneurship, this episode is for you! You will also hear about the importance of networking, resources, and the various stages of the journey.

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-lindberg-curci/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

In this 11th episode, we discuss one of the most demanded topics: hidden jobs, or better need-based job opportunities. Is it true that up to 80% of opportunities are hidden? Where are they and where to find them? We dive into the private, the public and the NGO sectors, with concrete tips on how to go get your next hidden opportunity!

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-lindberg-curci/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

The 10th episode of "The Career Cast - Finland Edition" is now out! Career Switchers' Tales focuses on what to do when you are switching career. The guest of this episode is Alessia Porazzi, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Vend (Schibsted).

Alessia is a career switcher and she has given us her view of being a career switchers as well as of being a recruiter. How to increase your chances of getting hired when switching? What changes to make to your documents and how to strategise?

We briefly touch upon related topics, such as jobs that will be in-demand in 2030, what educational path to take when switching career, and also labour markets and work try outs programmes.

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-curci/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

In our ninth episode, Don't be afraid of networking - part 2, we continue our conversation with Erica Terranova, Head of Growth at Moomin Characters and public speaker who has been extremely active in the scene of supporting international talent in Finland.

We move onto more concrete steps on how to start networking, how to face networking when one is an introvert or shy, whether or not it's a good idea to attend events with friends. We go through what not to do when networking and we conclude reminding that not having a job doesn't have anything to do with bringing or not value to a conversation.

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-curci/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/

In our eight episode, Don't be afraid of networking - part 1, we discuss with Erica Terranova, Head of Growth at Moomin Characters and public speaker who has been extremely active in the scene of supporting international talent in Finland.

In this first part of our conversation, we talk about what networking really means, what's different in Finland. Among the topics, we explain why going to an event does lead to getting a job and networking is an exchange, even when we think we have nothing to offer.

You can find us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianluca-curci/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kolkkonen/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maija-makinen-sp/