Finland Works

In this course, we will look at how to navigate Finnish working life and how to build a career. We explore working life in Finland from societal, organisational and individual perspectives. Once you have finished this course you will have a better understanding of work culture in Finland, what working in a Finnish company is like, how individuals find work-life balance in Finland, how to communicate your skills, and how to look for jobs in Finland. The course is an open online course. The course material is divided into five (5) chapters.

Price

Free of charge

Workload

1 ECTS

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

Course Structure
Finland Works Course
  • Finland Works
Chapter 1: Work culture in Finland
  • Introduction
  • Section 1: The roots of Finnish work culture
  • Section 2: Characteristics of Finnish working life
  • Section 3: Mapping work culture differences
  • Section 4: Key takeaways
Chapter 2: Working in a Finnish organization
  • Introduction
  • Section 1: International, Finnish, and organisational culture
  • Section 2: Work smarter, not harder
  • Section 3: Team dynamics
  • Section 4: Key takeaways
Chapter 3: Work-life balance
  • Introduction
  • Section 1: Well-being at work
  • Section 2: Flexible working
  • Section 3: Career and family
  • Section 4: Key takeaways
Chapter 4: Future skills
  • Introduction
  • Section 1: Changes in demand for talent
  • Section 2: Learning for life
  • Section 3: Design your skillset
  • Section 4: Key takeaways
Chapter 5: How to pursue a career in Finland?
  • Introduction
  • Section 1: Applying for jobs
  • Section 2: Hidden job market
  • Section 3: Considering entrepreneurship
  • Section 4: Key takeaways
Learning Outcomes

What will you learn?

    • Identify the characteristics of Finnish working life and how Finland compares to other countries in terms of work culture
    • Understand the dynamics of Finnish organisations and how to work as a team member
    • Understand how Finns find balance between work and other responsibilities in life and take care of their well-being holistically
    • Recognise needs for continuous skills development and life-long learning, and how to communicate your skill set to potential employers
    • Understand how to find a job in Finland, what kind of employment and entrepreneurial opportunities exist and how to develop your networks