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 and understand the importance of hidden jobs market. 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