Mentoring Programme for International Students
The Mentoring Programme for International Students is a pilot programme aimed at assisting international students in familiarising themselves with working in Finland. The programme is organised in cooperation between the University of Turku Alumni and Career Services.
In the Mentoring Programme for International Students, alumni of the University of Turku guide students who are about to graduate from the University. The mentors support students who are at the end of their studies and assist them in finding and using their strenghts in the labour market. Mentors share their work experience as well as expertise on Finnish work culture with international students. They introduce the student to their own personal networks and contacts which can be valuable for students when they look for work. Mentors can also coach the students in their job searching skills.
An essential part of the Mentoring Programme for International Students is familiarising the students with the Finnish work culture and how to find work. At the beginning of the programme, the students participate in a Working in Finland course in which they will learn the basics of the Finnish labour force and, for example, how to write a job application and a CV to a Finnish employer.