Academic Career Skills (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

AimThe course will introduce you to the principles of career planning. You will have tools for understanding your core competences. You will learn about Finnish working culture and the working life trends, and recognize required competence. You will compare your different career options and make an action plan that you can follow. You will learn to create targeted job application documents in which you are able to present your competency.
After the course- you will have a holistic image of your skills, strengths and development needs- you will be able to make career choices and development plans that take into account your competency- you will be able to present your international skills and take into account cultural aspects in the world of work- you will be able to prepare job application documents and build networks.

Execution methods

This is an online course that is carried out in Moodle virtual workspace. The course includes lecture videos and recordings. There are assignments that students will carry out independently. At the end of the course, students will receive personal feedback.

Accomplishment methods

Familiarizing oneself with all the course material. Doing the required assignments: learning diary, information interview, action plan and application documents.

Content

ContentsThe course is arranged in five modules that follow each other:1. Self-knowledge and competency2. Understanding working life3. My career and transferable skills4. A step forward: personal action plan5. Applying for a job.
Throughout the course, you will build your understanding of your core competency. You will understand the principles of making job application documents that emphasize your strengths and goals.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Acknowledged/Fail. The evaluation is based on completing the assignments.