The Career Cast – Finland Edition
The Career Cast - Finland Edition
Podcast Description
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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The podcast covers essential topics related to job searching such as interview techniques, resume writing, and networking strategies. Specific episodes include a two-part series on how to ace job interviews, discussions on crafting effective cover letters, and insights into charming recruiters through understanding ATS systems. The focus is on actionable advice tailored to the unique nuances of the Finnish job market.
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.
Job searching can be exciting, but it can also be emotionally exhausting. Uncertainty, rejection, long application processes, and the pressure to ”keep going” can take a real toll on our mental well-being, especially when the search stretches from weeks into months.
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked emotional side of job seeking. Together, we discuss the impact of prolonged job searches, common misconceptions about how people ”should” feel, and practical ways to cope with stress, rejection, comparison, and self-doubt.
Our guest is Hope Makara, a sosionomi by education and co-founder of MIELI Without Borders, an initiative within MIELI Mental Health Finland dedicated to promoting the mental well-being of internationals living in Finland. Through low-threshold support, community-building, and accessible mental health information, MIELI Without Borders helps create spaces where people feel connected, understood, and supported.
In our conversation, we cover:
• How job seeking affects mental well-being
• The emotional challenges of long-term job searches
• Recognising signs that your mental health may be suffering
• Coping with repeated rejection and lengthy recruitment processes
• Managing comparisons and external pressure
• Building resilience and maintaining motivation when progress feels slow
• Practical habits and tools to celebrate small wins and rebuild confidence
Whether you're just starting your job search or have been navigating the process for months, this episode offers compassionate insights and practical strategies to help you protect your well-being along the way.
Important note: We are not mental health professionals, and this episode is intended for informational purposes only. If you are struggling with your mental health or need immediate support, please reach out to professional services.
Support is available in Finland:
• MIELI Mental Health Finland Support Services – Information about crisis support, chat services, remote appointments, and local crisis centres.
• Contact your local health centre (terveysasema) or occupational healthcare provider (työterveys) if you need ongoing support.
You do not have to navigate difficult times alone.
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