Author: Daria Chekalskaia
Acquiring hard skills for your resume
For a long time, hard skills were a mystery to me. Should I list my knowledge of ISO Standards under certificates or skills? Do basic Excel skills or Adobe Suite […]
Fellowships and grants to implement your projects this summer
Hi! usual digest of opportunities for students and early career professional is here. Hope you are taking advantage of this collaboration and at least applying to some of them. Before […]
Would you want to get your studies done watching TikToks or Reels?
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences is revolutionizing the educational landscape by introducing a course taught entirely on… TikTok: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/ideatobusiness. Is it an amazing way to keep up with trends and […]
Studying Finnish 8 years too late. My best practices that helped pass YKI test.
Learning Finnish alongside pursuing a full-time degree may appear daunting, but I’ve been there. My journey began in Finland in 2016, initially filled with enthusiasm for learning Finnish. However, after […]
Opportunity to network with the European thought leaders: XAMK students, apply to European Forum Alpbach 2024
Many of you might have moved from elsewhere to Finland, wondering if indeed many doors have opened for you. I believe yes, as I have spent five years earning my […]
How to get the scholarship to attend the biggest youth summit in Canada for free?
If I were still a student at XAMK, there is at least one conference that I would try to get to. One Young World Summit, especially because it is hosted […]
March edition of career opportunities: internships, volunteering and grants
Welcome to the spring season! Have you had time to apply for summer internships? If you’ve missed out, don’t worry—there are still plenty of opportunities to grow and find the […]
From Student to Team Lead to Guest Contributor: My INSIDER Journey
Vol 26, Issue 16, 09 February 2024 Seven years ago, as a student at XAMK, I got an incredible opportunity. Hugh Clack came to our campus in Mikkeli, looking for […]
January edition of career opportunities: internships, volunteering and grants
Welcome to winter! ❄️ I know, it might be hard to even wake up in the mornings, but hey, you don’t have to expect to be perfect from yourself. Let […]
Don’t use ChatGPT in your job application in 2024
Now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about something we’re all guilty of – using ChatGPT for our job applications. And no, this isn’t a call to cancel the […]