Work is big part of life
A comfortable working environment, engaging tasks and work friends are all reasons for going to work, in addition to merely earning an income. Different modes of employment include salaried contracts, work through an umbrella company, entrepreneurship and self-employment - they all have their benefits. Many young people start working while still studying, but it is important to take care that working does not harm the progress of the studies. When combining work and studies it is important to remember also to take time to rest.
A comfortable working environment, engaging tasks and work friends are all reasons for going to work, in addition to merely earning an income. Different modes of employment include salaried contracts, work through an umbrella company, entrepreneurship and self-employment - they all have their benefits. Many young people start working while still studying, but it is important to take care that working does not harm the progress of the studies. When combining work and studies it is important to remember also to take time to rest.
Applying for a job usually means sending your resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a work application to the employer. Read the job advertisement carefully and in the application text, emphasize the skills you possess that would make you an employee worth hiring. Write about your relevant education history, language skills and past work experience - it is often good to tell the employer what you learned from your previous experiences. Tell about any volunteer work and other posts you might have through hobbies and in school. Explain how your hobbies and interests are relevant to the job you are applying for. Has a team sport taught you social skills and working for a common goal? Maybe your hobby has taught you to focus or communicate better? It is important to share your knowledge of technology and social media skills if relevant to the position. Ask if you can write down the contact details of your former boss or a coach for a reference. Remember, if you’d like to use the same person as a referee in other job applications, you need to ask for each application separately.
Stand out!
If you want you can make an innovative work application by making a video or a portfolio where you present your talents. An online portfolio can be done free of charge on several web-sites. Since you will just be sending an attachment or a link by email, always remember to write a short introduction to accompany it. Keep your old work applications: you don’t need to start from scratch each time when writing a new application. Remember to check you have the date right and see that the text is relevant. You don’t want them to know you used the almost same application for another job already.
Always make sure to get a written work contract. There needs to be clear information about salary and bonus payments, working time, work tasks and how long the contract will last. Extra payments should not be included in the base salary. They are paid in addition to it. Make sure to keep track of your own work hours in a calendar or similar in case any misunderstanding or confusion arises. When leaving the job, when the employee’s final paycheck is issued, compensation for any unused holiday must be added. Holiday compensation can’t be included in the basic salary. An employee has the right to receive a certificate of their employment. When you know there will be a change in your working status, e.g. your job contract is ending or you are graduating and entering the labour market, get in touch with the Finnish TE service. From the website you can find open vacancies as well as tools to help write a CV etc. You can also ask for more personalised assistance if required.
In Finland there is a job guarantee for young people under 25 years old and for unemployed graduates aged 25-29. A youth guarantee means you will get assistance for finding a job after a registered unemployment for 3 months. There is also a programme of pay subsidy for young people who struggle to get employment, more about these schemes from the TE site. People under 30 years of age can get guidance and help in matters related to work, education and everyday life from Ohjaamo.
In Finland there is a job guarantee for young people under 25 years old and for unemployed graduates aged 25-29. A youth guarantee means you will get assistance for finding a job after a registered unemployment for 3 months. There is also a programme of pay subsidy for young people who struggle to get employment, more about these schemes from the TE site. People under 30 years of age can get guidance and help in matters related to work, education and everyday life from Ohjaamo.
Remote working demands taking care of personal wellbeing
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased remote working for both employed and students. Remote working or teleworking can indeed increase the efficiency of work when environmental disturbances are at a minimum; but working alone requires a lot of individual determination. When working from home, it is very important to take care not only of the amount of work, but also remember taking breaks. If you sit at the computer for several hours, the quality of work and the vitality of the brain decreases. Many remote workers struggle with how much they can demand of themselves for things to get done, but it’s just as important to give yourself mercy if the work does not proceed the way you want them to. By pausing work, for example, for a bit of fresh air, light stretching or just letting your mind wonder; and especially taking a decent lunch break and drinking water, you stimulate blood circulation and support endurance. Daily outdoor activities, for example in the morning or at lunchtime and in the evening again, also help falling asleep at night, So the next morning - when work calls again - you’ll get easier up.
Check out Nyyti's blog: The Unbearable Weight of Distance Learning - 5 Tips for Teleworkingin (in Finnish). Learn about Pomodoro-technique from Duunitori.
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased remote working for both employed and students. Remote working or teleworking can indeed increase the efficiency of work when environmental disturbances are at a minimum; but working alone requires a lot of individual determination. When working from home, it is very important to take care not only of the amount of work, but also remember taking breaks. If you sit at the computer for several hours, the quality of work and the vitality of the brain decreases. Many remote workers struggle with how much they can demand of themselves for things to get done, but it’s just as important to give yourself mercy if the work does not proceed the way you want them to. By pausing work, for example, for a bit of fresh air, light stretching or just letting your mind wonder; and especially taking a decent lunch break and drinking water, you stimulate blood circulation and support endurance. Daily outdoor activities, for example in the morning or at lunchtime and in the evening again, also help falling asleep at night, So the next morning - when work calls again - you’ll get easier up.
Check out Nyyti's blog: The Unbearable Weight of Distance Learning - 5 Tips for Teleworkingin (in Finnish). Learn about Pomodoro-technique from Duunitori.
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