JYU for YOU (S01 E03): Finding a job and achieving success in Finland

In this episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, our host Irfan sits down with a doctoral student from JSBE: Alina Arti. Alina shares her story of going through most of the Finnish education system: from high school, through the university of applied sciences, to JYU and finally a doctoral programme at JSBE. She shares meaningful insights she gained from writing her award-winning master’s thesis along with some crucial tips on finding a job in Finland. If you’re also annoyed by hearing the word “networking” without any deeper meaning behind it: then this episode is for you!
We also discuss the value of a university education: not only from an academic standpoint, but also an intellectual hub where you can meet a variety of skilled people versed in different fields. This episode also features some useful hints on preparing for the YKI exam: the national exam one needs to pass in Finland in order to secure one's future in the country!.
Finally, we wrap it up with an exciting “gift” for the audience!
International Master's Degree Programmes: www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes
DMCC at JYU: www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/masters-degree-programmes/masters-degree-programme-in-digital-marketing-and-corporate-communication
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00:00:00 - 00:00:35 - Teaser
00:00:35 - 00:00:46 - Intro
00:00:46 - 00:01:29 - Host introduction
00:01:29 - 00:02:17 - Small talk intro
00:02:17 - 00:04:34 - Summer weather
00:04:34 - 00:07:49 - Alina’s journey (overview)
00:07:49 - 00:09:59 - High school in Finland
00:09:59 - 00:13:59 - Journey to Mikkeli and XAMK
00:13:59 - 00:21:47 - Alina’s journey to DMCC
00:21:47 - 00:30:09 - Managing expectations and reaching out
00:30:09 - 00:34:34 - Networking in DMCC
00:34:34 - 00:39:09 - Thesis success and finding the right people
00:39:09 - 00:43:34 - Finnish (educational) culture
00:43:34 - 00:51:34 - Alina's PhD, greenwashing
00:51:34 - 00:56:43 - Managing work and research
00:56:43 - 00:59:30 - Reasons to love JKL
00:59:30 - 01:10:59 - Finding a job after graduation
01:10:59 - 01:14:39 - Finnish work life
01:14:39 - 01:21:49 - YKI test and learning Finnish at JYU
01:21:49 - 01:29:19 - Advice for new students and future grads
01:29:19 - 01:30:31 - Networking for listeners
01:30:31 - 01:31:59 - Closing thoughts
01:31:59 - 01:32:10 - Outro