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The Career Cast - Finland Edition

Gianluca, Maija, Katri
Finland
Networking
Linkedin
Personal Branding
Nerdsbay
Employment Of Record
Remote Work
Teamtailor
Applicant Tracking System
Volunteering
Marketing
Artificial Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
City Of Espoo
Espoo Talent Hub
B2B Marketing
Marketing Fundamentals
Marketing In Finland
Academia
Industry

Welcome to "The Career Cast - Finland Edition": a podcast to help you hack the world of job search and careers in Finland. Listen to insights and advice from career coaches, recruiters, international talents who made it in Finland, and other experts. If you are struggling to get a job or you feel stuck in your current position, join us to get concrete tips on how to land your next dream job.

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In the 21st episode of our podcast, we had a honest discussion about transitioning from Academia to the private sector and to a research organization. Our guests are Anastasiya Sergievskaya, PhD in Chemistry, Process Development Engineer at Beneq, an... more

The 20th episode of The Career Cast - Finland Edition marks the second part of the first thematic episode of a new series! In this we had as a our guest Delfin Vassallo, a Marketing guru, who has worked across several countries and for all kind of co... more

The 19th episode of The Career Cast - Finland Edition marks the first thematic episode of a new series! In this we had as a our guest Delfin Vassallo, a Marketing guru, who has worked across several countries and for all kind of company sizes.

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In this 18th episode of The Career Cast - Finland Edition, our guest, Jenny Moran, communication expert with over 20 years working in major corporations across the US and Finland, has discussed with us about personal branding, starting from the momen... more

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Recent Guests

Anastasiya Sergievskaya
PhD in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry; researcher; transitioned to industry in Finland
Beneq (Process Development Engineer)
Episode: #21 Beyond the University: Careers outside Academia
Arpa Ghost
Research Scientist; PhD in Chemical Engineering; international career across US/Europe
Research Organization in Finland
Episode: #21 Beyond the University: Careers outside Academia
Delfin Vassallo
Marketing professional discussed as a guest
Marketing expert in Finland
Episode: 20# What's up with Marketing roles in Finland? - Part 2
Jenny Moran
Communicator, coach, founder of Coco Moco; internal communications leader
Coco Moco
Episode: 18# Get noticed in Finland: online and offline
Markus Gerstler
Account Executive at TeamTailor
TeamTailor
Episode: 16# ATS, AI and CVs: What happens after you click ‘Apply’
Julia Zhukova
Founder of Nerdsbay
Nerdsbay
Episode: 15# Jobs without Borders
Leo Johansson-Stockford
Senior talent partner, guest on salary negotiations episode
Episode: 14# What am I worth? Salary negotiations in Finland
Wei Cui
Business coordinator at City of Espoo
City of Espoo
Episode: 13# Making the first move: events & cold calling
Mcha Amor
International student turned entrepreneur with a focus on AI and digital twins for civil infrastructure
Independent entrepreneur / researcher
Episode: 12# Gutsy career moves: an entrepreneurship path

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Jalukka
Host/guest with multiple spellings across episodes; various listings indicate hosting duties in Finland Edition

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#21 Beyond the University: Careers outside Academia
Q: What role does networking play in academia vs. industry, and how should someone approach it when switching fields?
Networking is equally important but should target industry-relevant circles; attend industrial sections at conferences, connect with HR and sales managers, and build relationships outside of pure academia to increase future opportunities.
#21 Beyond the University: Careers outside Academia
Q: What was the biggest mismatch between academic CVs and industry CV expectations, and how should candidates adapt?
The panel notes that industry favors concise, impact-oriented statements over long academic CVs; candidates should translate technical results into business-relevant outcomes and position their work in terms of efficiency gains or problem-solving impact.
#21 Beyond the University: Careers outside Academia
Q: Why did you make the choice of going to the industry and then to a research organization coming from academia?
Anastasiya explains the time pressure in academia (short postdoc windows and visa clocks) and how it made industry a practical path, while Arpa shares how initial industry exposure sparked a broader interest in research organizations and Finland's supportive transition programs.
13# Making the first move: events & cold calling
Q: How should someone follow up after meeting at an event?
Send a brief, personalized follow-up within a week, connect on LinkedIn and ask for an email or phone contact to continue the conversation if appropriate.
13# Making the first move: events & cold calling
Q: What is the difference between approaching at social events versus recruitment events?
At social events you should start conversations naturally, focus on company projects and culture, and avoid pressing for a job right away; at recruitment events you can discuss open roles and qualifications more directly since there may be opportunities.

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This show centers on navigating careers and job searching in Finland, featuring practical guidance from career coaches, recruiters, and international talent who've built careers there. Recent episodes emphasize AI and automation in marketing, salary negotiations, ATS and hiring tech, personal branding for internationals, volunteering as a career bridge, remote work models, and entrepreneurship within the Finnish ecosystem. A recurring pattern is translating international experience into local relevance, with concrete steps for networking, CV and LinkedIn optimization, and culturally aware communication. The format tends to pair expert guests with actionable strategies tailored to Finland's job market, often highlighting industry shifts, reg... more

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3. Delfin Vassallo
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5. Markus Gerstler
6. Julia Zhukova
7. Leo Johansson-Stockford
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