Learning Resources

Level up your career skills

Free, concise courses curated by PoriES to help you navigate the Finnish professional landscape with confidence.

Career Development

Recruitment

~20 minBeginner

In this lesson, you will learn about the Finnish working culture, general information on where to look for a job, recruitment procedures, and resources on obtaining relevant qualifications.

What you'll learn

  • Finnish working culture & workplace expectations
  • Where to find job listings in Finland
  • Understanding recruitment procedures
  • Obtaining & validating qualifications
  • CV and cover letter best practices

How to Network

~15 minBeginner

"You just need to network more!" Right? That's the advice we all hear when struggling to find a job, receive opportunities, or make new friends. But what does networking really mean, and how do you actually do it, without feeling fake or pushy?

What you'll learn

  • What networking really means
  • Building real relationships, not collecting contacts
  • Curiosity, generosity & authenticity
  • Connecting with people online
  • In-person networking strategies

Looking for work

~30 minBeginner

In this lesson, you will learn where to look for work, how to approach job advertisements as a problem-solver, how to best package your skills and competences, and how to format them into the required attachments for the job.

What you'll learn

  • Packaging your skills as a product
  • Creating skill stacks & value propositions
  • Problem-solver approach to job offers
  • CV, cover letter & portfolio best practices
  • Commonly requested application documents

Interview

~25 minBeginner

In this lesson, you will learn about how to pitch yourself in a job interview setting, as well as how to answer commonly asked questions.

What you'll learn

  • What is a pitch & types of pitching
  • Elevator pitch structure & practice
  • Answering common interview questions
  • Salary expectations & negotiation basics
  • Building confidence in self-presentation

Metacognitive Skills

~20 minIntermediate

In this lesson, you will learn about Metacognitive skills — the ability to reflect on your thinking, adapt strategies, and learn how to learn — are becoming essential.

What you'll learn

  • Understanding metacognition
  • Self-reflection & adaptive thinking
  • Learning how to learn effectively
  • Applying metacognitive strategies at work

Volunteering and Seasonal work opportunities

~20 minBeginner

Start Your Next Adventure

What you'll learn

    Negotiations

    ~45 minIntermediate

    Learn essential skills to confidently negotiate salaries and promotions. Be prepared by effectively researching market trends, understanding your value, and leveraging timing.

    What you'll learn

    • Salary & job offer negotiation
    • Performance reviews & raise negotiation
    • Work conditions & responsibilities
    • External & strategic relationships
    • Transitions, exits & handling pushback

    Tools and Resources

    ~10 minBeginner

    Here you will find a variety of useful tools and resources, to help you on your job seeking journey.

    What you'll learn

    • CV & resume creation tools
    • Portfolio & presentation builders
    • Translation & document tools
    • Interview etiquette & pitching resources
    • Social skills & good practices

    Video CV and Video Interview

    ~20 minBeginner

    Video CV and Video Interviews

    What you'll learn

      Public speaking and Presentation skills

      ~20 minBeginner

      In this lesson, you will learn the basics of how to turn raw information into persuasive, memorable stories that drive real action. This includes the differences between Public speaking and Presentation skills, how to structure a clear, high-impact message and

      What you'll learn

        Hustling

        Gig work and Light Entrepreneurship

        ~20 minBeginner

        Gig work and Light entrepreneurship

        What you'll learn

          Marketing

          LinkedIn 1 - Starting up

          ~20 minBeginner

          In this lesson you will learn how to make the most out of LinkedIn, whether you want to use it as an online CV, job-seeking platform, certification source, personal branding or for your business.

          What you'll learn

          • Optimizing your LinkedIn profile
          • Building a professional network
          • Activity, engagement & recommendations
          • LinkedIn Learning & certifications

          LinkedIn 2 — Company Page Basics

          ~15 minIntermediate

          In this lesson, you will learn how to set-up a LinkedIn presence as a business or organization, as well as how to make the most out of the Company Page perks.

          What you'll learn

          • Setting up a Company page
          • Visual branding & company information
          • Building a following & content strategy
          • LinkedIn-specific content types

          Personal Branding

          ~15 minIntermediate

          This lesson introduces the essentials of personal branding: defining who you are, shaping how others perceive you, and building a coherent, visible professional identity.

          What you'll learn

          • Defining your personal brand
          • Crafting a brand statement
          • Building presence & value
          • Content that educates & inspires
          • Recommended reading & resources

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