Job search tips
Looking for a job is hard work. Need help finding a new job? We’re here for you, no matter what kind of leap you’re trying to make!
Services available to you
As a member of the YTK, you have access to the YTK Spark service and the best bits of the job search from various experts. You can access Spark via OmaYTK.
Tools
- A model for identifying your skills and strengths
- Assessing your work personality
- Examples of a good CV and job application
- Professional tips for overcoming job search stress
- A job search calendar to help you manage your time
Job search coaching
Streamline your job search with online coaching! Get comprehensive information, tips and exercises. Tailored for YTK members, the coaching is produced by Eezy.
When you are also a member of YTK Worklife, you also have access to:
- Online job search coaching with personal guidance.
- Thousands of Eduhouse online training courses to learn new skills
Mastering job search skills
As a member of YTK Worklife, you get access to Eduhouse’s training courses completely free of charge. Develop your skills and learn useful lessons for your job search! Start by registering as a user through OMA+. Then take a look at these:
Find more training courses using the keyword ‘job search’!
You’ll also find thousands of training courses ranging from AI, to digital skills and leadership!
How to access the online education library free of charge
- Register as a user via OMA+
- Fill in the registration form and confirm your registration via the email you will receive
- Here you go! The Eduhouse online trainings are now available to you!
Sparring and learning from a job search coach online
As a member of YTK Worklife, you get a free online jobsearch training, including one-to-one guidance from a career coach. Our professional tips will help you write your CV and job application, identify your skills or prepare for a job interview.
State your strengths, take the Work Personality Assessment!
As a member of the YTK, you get free access to a work personality assessment. You’ll increase your self-esteem and learn how to describe yourself and your strengths more accurately at different stages of the job search. You can find the assessment in OmaYTK.
Convince your future employer with your language skills
If better language skills could open new doors in your career, check out the language courses in the award-winning WordDive app! As a member of YTK Worklife, you get extra study time for free.
Free online trainings to support job search
Gain new skills with contents from Microsoft and partners’ Skills for Work project. Topics include e.g. artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The contents are free of charge and open to all. You don’t need to have a background in technology.
Practical AI -course – Learn how to use generative AI safely and ethically at work and in your free time. Make AI your superpower!
Micro-degree in cybersecurity – Stay at the cutting edge of technology skills – become a cybersecurity expert in 90 days!
Power Platform -microdegree – Learn how to create apps without code. Let apps take care of your routines and free up your time for more meaningful work.
AI Developer -microdegree – Becoming a developer of the future!
Useful resources for jobseekers
It’s worth looking for job openings in many different places. We’ve gathered some tips for you:
- Työmarkkinatori (ent. TE-palvelut)
- Careerjet
- Jobly
- Valtiolle
- Kuntarekry
- Indeed
- Rekrytointi.com
- Glassdoor
- Duunitori
- Tiitus (for students)
The burden of job search
Looking for a job is often exciting and stimulating, but also sometimes stressful. It’s natural to feel anxious and stressed because it’s a big change.
You’ll find tools to help ease the stress of job searching and manage the emotions caused by unemployment in the online training service for working life:
- Aava Virra’s eight-week training will help you gain self-reflection skills and ways to manage feelings of anxiety, as well as tools to calm down and relax amidst the pressures of job hunting.
- See also the course: Changes in Working Life Psychological Adaptation to Workplace Changes.
Employment contract to be signed? Take note of these!
Did you find a new job? Great – congratulations! We’ve put together a ready-made list of things to include in your contract. Read more!
As a member of YTK Worklife, you can also turn to our legal assistance for help with your employment relationship. You can get quick and expert help with any questions you may have.
