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Webinar: Stand out in your job search as a career changer, generalist or experienced professional

Be sure to join the small groups as well.

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The popular Spark webinars are continuing: sign up now!

Our highly acclaimed job-search webinars are continuing with topics requested by our members! Coming up are, amongst other things, a LinkedIn power pack and tips on how to use artificial intelligence in your job search. In the first webinar, we’ll be looking at how to identify and articulate your skills. The webinars are held in Finnish. You can sign up straight from this email!

“I got loads of great tips and answers to questions I’d been pondering.”

After the webinar, you can continue exploring the topic in a small group or make use of other Spark’s job-seeking services. Read on to find out more.

Holma Jones Hukkanen

When applying for a job, each of us needs to be able to explain why we, in particular, would be suitable for a specific role. It all starts with recognising what makes you unique.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to present your experience, skills and motivation convincingly in a way that meets the employer’s needs. You won’t get lost in the grey mass of applicants; instead, you’ll stand out from the crowd. You’ll recognise the strengths of your background and gain tools to help you build your professional visibility and make a lasting impression.

What: A free webinar for YTK members.
When: Tuesday 15 September 2026, 1.00–3.00 pm.
Where: On Teams. A recording of the webinar will also be available.
Speakers: Liisa Holma and Ulla Jones, familiar from the ‘Lähtijät’ podcast, and career expert Esa Hukkanen.
Who is it for: All members interested in the topic. The webinar will be held in Finnish.

Liisa Holma and Ulla Jones are coaches and career experts. Both have extensive experience in specialist and managerial roles, as well as expertise grounded in a wide range of research on Nordic work culture.

Esa Hukkanen is an experienced career expert, coach and trainer who has helped, amongst others, numerous people changing careers, generalists and seasoned professionals with their individual job searches and career transitions.

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Coaching and peer support: Join a small group for job seekers

After the webinar, you can continue exploring the topic by joining a small group. You’ll receive guidance from an expert, work together with others, gain new perspectives, and receive peer support from fellow job seekers. Come along to share your experiences, ask questions and benefit from the feedback!

Small groups are conducted in Finnish. Registration opens after the webinar. Participation in the small group requires membership in YTK Worklife.

🔥YTK SPARK MAKES JOB HUNT MORE MANAGEABLE🔥

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Where am I a member?

When you are a member of the YTK Unemployment Fund, you can participate in job search webinars and utilize YTK Spark’s job search services available on OmaYTK. When you join YTK Worklife in addition to the YTK Fund, you can participate in the small group coaching. As a member of YTK Worklife, you also receive numerous other benefits.

Many people do not realize that membership in the YTK Unemployment Fund does not automatically mean membership in YTK Worklife. You must join YTK Worklife separately.

You can check whether you are a member of YTK Worklife by logging in to the association’s OMA+ service. If you are unable to log in, you are not yet a member of YTK Worklife.

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