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

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

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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