Study Guide

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student: - understands the steps towards finding his/her own career path - is able to identify and communicate his/her strengths and competences - understands how the Finnish labor market works and knows how to find relevant labor market information - has developed good job search skills - has prepared his /her own job search tools

Implementation and methods of teaching

Non-stop online course in Moodle. Independent study 54 h. The course contains both obligatory modules and elective modules. During the studying process the student creates his/her personal career plan and/or collects his/her job search portfolio.

Learning material and recommended literature

E-material (e.g. videos, articles) in Moodle provided by the teacher.

Contents

The core content includes: - basics of career planning - developing self-knowledge e.g. values, personality, interests, strengths, skills, decision making - characteristics of Finnish labor market - job search process - job search tools e.g. CV, LinkedIn, application letter, video presentation, pitching, job interviews

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Teachers: Elina Hannikainen-Himanen, Ida-Maria Volturi

Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-627d415f-9c51-4088-92c7-28830ece2802/brochure
No prerequisites.

Assessment criteria

Pass-fail scaled based on personal assignments (e.g. CV, reflections) and quizzes. In order to receive the 2 ECTS credits the student has to pass the required number of modules.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed