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-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/

In this 7th episode, our 2nd part of How to ace job interviews, we continue our conversation with Ludmila Lumi Tomperi, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Wolt.

What's the role of body language? How to answer about salary expectations? What are red flags in a candidate? Is feedback honest at the end of a process? These topics and more covered in the exciting converstion! Do not miss it out!

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 the sixth episode, we share the first part of our conversation with Ludmila (Lumi) Tomperi, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner HQ at Wolt. Ludmila has over 8 years of experience in recruitment. We discussed about interview stages, what are the expectations from each stage, how to prepare in a smart way for any interview, but also about the magical STAR method 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 5th episode of the Career Cast - Finland Edition we discuss one of the most recurrent topics when it comes to job search: cover letters. Most job seekers do not enjoy writing them, but they could play a great role in the selection process. How to structure it? How to make the reader fall in love with your cover letter? Can ChatGPT fully write it? These and most questions answered in this episode.

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 fourth episode, How to charm a recruiter - part 2, we continue our very interesting conversation with Jenny Fast, Tech Talent Acquisition Lead at Smartly, who shared her personal opinions on several topics, including ATS a& AI, what is relevant in a CV, why job ads do not have a deadline for applications, 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 third episode, How to charm a recruiter - part 1, we have had a very interesting conversation with Jenny Fast, Tech Talent Acquisition Lead at Smartly, who shared her personal opinions on several topics, including ATS a& AI, what is relevant in a CV, why job ads do not have a deadline for applications, and more!

The second part will be available in our next episode, next week.

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/