Steps in My Career Path (2 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
- Know basics of Finnish working life
- Evaluate own skills and competencies and make them visible
- Enhance career planning skills
- Make a portfolio plan
- Make an effective video CV and CV
- Write a job application
- Understand diversity in work community
- Know basic principles of entrepreneurship in Finland

Content (course unit)

Course Contents:
- What is career planning?
- What skills and competencies are needed in working life?
- How to make my skills and competencies visible?
- What is a portfolio?
- How do I apply for a job?
- How to make a video CV?
- What is diverse work community?
- How to get started as an entrepreneur in Finland?

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student completes all the required assignments and gives feedback.
Fail: The student does not complete all the required assignments.

Location and time

1.4.2021 - 31.5.2021

Exam schedules

None.

Assessment methods and criteria

After completing all assignments, student will get feedback to designated assignments.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Online course with individual assignmnets.

Learning materials

All the materials are in Moodle.

Student workload

2 ECTS is around 50 hours of work.

Content scheduling

Finland as a working environment.
Making your skills and competencies visible.
Towards working life.
Entrepreneurship.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

None.

Further information

Contact person:
Marita Tuomala
marita.tuomala@tuni.fi

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student will pass the course after completing all required assignments.