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Sisu & Slay by Herizon

Herizon
Finland
Artificial Intelligence
Networking
Software Development
Startup
Öykü Kural
Supercell
Artificial Intelligence In Recruitment
Integration
Customer Success
Job Seekers In Finland
Career Growth
Product Manager
Helsinki, Finland
Xero

Sisu & Slay is a podcast featuring international professionals, founders, and experts who have built aligned careers and lives in Finland. In each episode, we uncover practical strategies, cultural insights, and real stories that help listeners navigate the job market and find their place in the Nordics.

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Latest Episodes

Navigating Customer-Facing Careers in Finland’s Startup Scene with Philip Ziegler, Founding Customer Lead at Zero.

In this episode, we explore the nuances of building a career in customer-facing roles within Finland’s startup ecosystem, with insight... more

In this episode, we explore the journey of navigating the Finnish work market as a generalist, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, understanding business metrics, and leveraging past experiences.

Öykü Kural shares insights on overcoming cha... more

Don't Become a Finn—Do This Instead: Practical Insights on Integrating into Finnish Society with Marii Juht

Discover effective strategies for cultural integration and building community in Finland, straight from Marii Juht, founder of Intro Integra... more

In this episode of Sisu & Slay, our host Viivi speaks with Dups, Chief Impossible Officer at Supermetrics, about the current landscape of software engineering, the impact of AI on tech careers, and the evolving skills developers need. Dups shares his... more

In this episode of Sisu and Slay by Herizon, our guest, Leo Johansson-Stockford and host, Viivi Marttinen, delve into the intricacies of recruitment processes, exploring evergreen truths, debunking myths, and discussing the role of AI in hiring.

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Philip Ziegler
Founding customer lead at Xero (Zero)
Xero
Episode: How to Stay Relevant and Get Hired in Startups
Öykü Kural
Project manager at Supercell
Supercell
Episode: Specialists fit roles. Generalists build them
Marii Juht
Founder and CEO of Intro Integration
Intro Integration
Episode: Don't Become a Finn—Do This Instead
Luleba Dups
Chief Impossible Officer at Supermetrics
Supermetrics
Episode: Does Anyone Hire Software Developers Anymore in Finland?
Leo Johansson-Stockford
Principal TA focusing on recruitment operations and AI in defense
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Episode: The Hard Truths of Getting Hired in Finland

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Does Anyone Hire Software Developers Anymore in Finland?
Q: How is AI changing tech careers and what to do to stay up-to-date?
Set dedicated time to learn, subscribe to relevant newsletters, use AI tools to aid learning, and continuously experiment with new tools; stay curious and keep applying what you learn to real-world problems to stay relevant.
Does Anyone Hire Software Developers Anymore in Finland?
Q: What kind of projects should people early in their career have to stand out when applying for jobs?
Build tangible projects, showcase on GitHub, and demonstrate understanding of the problem and how your code solves it; focus on scalability, deployment, and security, and learn about platform engineering and SRE practices to show you can think beyond writing code.
The Hard Truths of Getting Hired in Finland
Q: What is the most important takeaway for presenting skills on CVs and LinkedIn that align with recruiters' expectations?
Focus on impact: tie each example to measurable results that mirror the job description, maintain a readable format for humans, and keep ready a spreadsheet of wins and metrics to tailor applications efficiently.
The Hard Truths of Getting Hired in Finland
Q: For people who are earlier in their careers, what can they do to stand out when there are strict years-of-experience requirements in job postings?
Junior candidates should demonstrate tangible project work, show ongoing learning, and reveal depth of interest in the role; activities like a GitHub portfolio, hobby projects, or a dashboard project can illustrate capability and curiosity even without extensive formal experience.
Specialists fit roles. Generalists build them
Q: How do you prepare for interviews when your experience isn't a perfect match?
Lean on the business side of the target company, study their outcomes and financials to articulate how past skills map to expected results, and present a concrete plan with six- to twelve-month milestones.

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This show centers on international professionals and founders building careers and lives in Finland, offering practical strategies, cultural insights, and real stories to help listeners navigate the Nordic job market. Recent episodes highlight how to land customer-facing roles in startups, adapt to Finland's work culture as an international professional, and stay current amid AI-driven changes in tech and recruitment. The conversations often pull from Finland's startup scene, relocation challenges, and the evolving landscape for software development and hiring, with actionable tips like building demonstrable projects, networking effectively, and tailoring applications to fit local expectations. A standout thread is the emphasis on authentic... more

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