Support for job seekers

• A CV is a list of your skills, education and work experience.
• A good CV is usually one page long, allowing the employer to easily see the relevant information.
• It is always a good idea to tailor your CV to the job you are applying for.
  • You can also make it more informative and use it as an open application.
  • You can create a visual CV using Canva,(switch to another service) for example, or use various Word templates.
• It is a good idea to include a photo with your CV, but it is not mandatory.
• Save your finished CV in PDF format.

• A good job application is a concise and clear description of yourself, your skills and your interest in the job you are applying for.
• When writing your application, find out background information about the vacancy and the employer.
• Consider what your strengths are for the position you are applying for and highlight them in your application.
• The employer is looking for an employee who is genuinely interested in the position, so it is a good idea to express your motivation in a variety of ways in your application.
• Lea ing and motivation go hand in hand. Specify what you want to lea in your future job.
• Ready-made templates and models are available online.

• In employment, the employer purchases your labour for the use of the company or organisation.
  • Think about where your employer would pay you if they hired you.
• Consider your strengths for the position you are applying for.
• No one is ready for the job they are applying for. Think about how you would like to develop in the position you are applying for.
• Find out what kind of people work at the place you are applying to.
• Check out the career stories of employees on the employer's website. You can find information about the employer's employees on social media, especially on LinkedIn.
  • You may also know someone who works at the place you are applying to. Feel free to ask for more information.

• According to a study on working life, 71% of job seekers have found employment through channels other than applying for advertised positions.
• You can apply for a hidden job in the following ways:
  • by informing your network that you are seeking employment
  • printing your CV and going to meet the employer
  • by sending your CV/open application to the employer
  • by submitting an open application on the employer's website
  • by submitting your details to various direct job search platforms
  • by attending recruitment events (such as Rekryka evaalit, Megarekry and Hyvirekry)
  • by contacting the recruiter and talking to them
  • by searching for companies that interest you on Google Maps or Finder services, for example.
    • You can use Maps to find businesses within easy reach of you.
    • Finder and similar services provide information on companies' financial situations and staff numbers, as well as contact details for decision-makers.

• In direct recruitment, employers usually search for candidates through personnel services.
• Job seekers register and create profiles on various services where employers can search for employees.
• Headhunting has traditionally been focused on senior positions, but it is now expanding to other areas of job hunting.
• There are many different companies in Finland that use direct recruitment for key positions. For more information, visit the Direct Recruitment Companies page on Duunitori.
• Direct searches and headhunting are also frequently conducted via LinkedIn.

• LinkedIn is a social networking service and networking tool owned by Microsoft.
• You can publish your work and education history and your skills on LinkedIn.
• You can receive recommendations and write them to people in your own network.
• You can network with interesting employers on their company websites and find out about career opportunities at these companies.
• You can express yourself openly or remain hidden when looking for work.
• LinkedIn offers a wealth of targeted information on interesting career topics.

• There are many different services online where you can view job vacancies.
• Some services are regional or sector-specific.
• The Duunitor service also has regional and profession-specific Facebook pages.
• The services provide a wealth of high-quality information on job hunting.

• Personnel service companies are not just temporary employment agencies.
• Some of the jobs advertised are outsourced work.
• Employers want to hire employees through staffing agencies first on a short-term temporary contract before hiring them directly.
• Personnel service companies also have a large number of recruitment assignments.
  • The authors are sought directly as employees of the commissioning company.
  • Some recruitment assignments are confidential and the positions are not advertised publicly.
• When interviewing with recruitment agencies, it is advisable to provide as much information as possible about your employment interests. The agency may have information about other positions for which you would be a suitable candidate.
• HELA is an association for companies in the personnel services sector. Its member companies are committed to working in accordance with the association's standards.

• Many employers nowadays want to use different types of videos at various stages of the job application process.
  • Interviews can be conducted via video conferencing.
  • Online applications include various video questions or the opportunity to introduce yourself on video.

• When filming, pay attention to the following points:
  • Ensure good lighting. The light should come from behind the camera; natural light from a window works best.
  • Ensure that your voice is clear and there is no background noise.
  • Consider what you are going to say in advance so that you can express your point clearly.
  • Generally, a cut slightly above head height is a good cut.
  • Relax so that you convey a positive vibe and make a good first impression.
  • Review the video before sending it. You can re-record the video if necessary.

Tips for filming a job search video

• When looking for a job, it is important to stand out. There may be hundreds of people interested in the same job. That is why it is very important that the employer notices your application. A video allows you to introduce yourself and showcase your personality effectively.
• If you make a video CV, it is a good idea to highlight aspects of yourself that are not apparent from your job application. However, stick to things that are of interest to the employer.
• Tips for speaking:
  • Think about what you want to say and say it in about a minute, which means about a hundred words.
  • The first 10 seconds are the most important and often decisive in determining whether the viewer will watch the video to the end.
  • By practising what you want to say, you will make a convincing impression.

• Tips for performing:
  • Consider the work environment you are applying for. By finding out what kind of work community you are applying for, you can dress and prepare yourself specifically for them, if you wish.
  • Pay attention to your appearance and mannerisms. For example, touching your hair or blinking your eyes may appear distracting on video. Good posture is always an advantage.
  • You need to be a professional performer to s쳮d in making a video application or presentation.
• Often, just by sending a video application, you can make an impression and stick in the employer's mind.
• Approach making a video application as a positive lea ing process.
• Remember to smile. The person looking at you will start smiling too, and they will feel good.

You can find examples and tips online.

Additional tips for filming a video CV

1. Prepare carefully. Choose a clear background and a camera of sufficient quality. A smartphone camera is perfectly adequate for shooting this type of video. Make sure you will not be disturbed during filming.
2. Light, compose, frame and focus. Daylight is the most beautiful light. Also, ensure the sound quality is good and discard any shots with unnecessary background noise. Practise in advance and shoot the video in one take. You will present yourself well if you can talk about yourself naturally and without interruption.
3. Edit it a little. Remove the moments from the video when you arrive in front of the camera to start recording, or when you leave to tu off the recording. For example, you can add your name to be visible throughout the entire video. You can also make minor colour corrections, but no extra effects are needed.