The document provides tips for finding a summer job, including how to utilize the hidden job market, create an effective LinkedIn profile, write a strong CV and cover letter, and prepare for interviews. It emphasizes focusing a CV and cover letter specifically on the position being applied for by highlighting relevant work experience, skills, achievements, and how the applicant's qualifications will benefit the company. The document also offers advice on defining a reasonable salary request and having an interactive interview through discussion and questions.

1. Skype Coaching –
Find a Job for
Summer
Skype Coaching on Feb 4, 2016
Tiina Myöhänen-Astikainen and Arja Parpala

2. The Questions
• What is the hidden job market and how to find work at the hidden job market?
• How can I market my knowledge in an interesting way?
• How to make an excellent CV and Cover Letter?
• What is important when creating a LinkedIn-profile?
• How to prepare for a job interview?
• How to define my salary request?
4.2.2016

3. Four Angles to Competence
Work
ExperienceStudies
Free time
Activities Life
4.2.2016

4. Jobs above and below
20%
80%

5. CV is History and
Cover Letter is Future
Always focus towards the job you are applying
for.
Clear and concise descriptions:
Concreteness.
What did I do in practice?
What did I achieve?
How did I develop?
Why are you applying for this particular position?
Motivation and interest.
What does interest YOU in this position,
company, and industry?
How does the company benefit from you in this
position?
CV
Cover
Letter

7. 4.2.2016
Interactive Interview
Your message
A prepared
presentation e.g.
a one page image on
the main aspects
of the job
Discussion and ideas
Ask questions
Answer
questions

8. 4.2.2016
Defining your Salary

9. 4.2.2016
Thanks
and good luck for
Summer Job search!

10. Suomen Ekonomit / The Finnish Business School Graduates
www.ekonomit.fi