A big thank you to everyone who took part in Contact Forum 2025! The day was full of new encounters, opportunities and inspiring discussions. We hope you found useful contacts, new career opportunities and valuable information to support your job search.
The next Contact Forum will be held again in January on 14.01.2026 at Helsinki Messukeskus. The event will bring together 100+ employers and thousands of higher education students and graduates - a great opportunity to network and take the next step in your career.
Stay tuned and follow us on social to get the latest news and tips for the upcoming event. See you at Contact Forum 2026!
There are more than 125 companies and hundreds of company representatives at the event! In Contact Forum, you have a unique opportunity to get to know new companies, talk with company representatives about the career opportunities they offer, and find your next job or internship!
In the event you can listen to speeches by experts, polish your CV and LinkedIn profile to a new level of confidence, update your CV image and spar with experienced professionals.
There are hundreds of professionals and thousands of job seekers! The event is a great opportunity to meet new people and grow networks.
Participation can inspire you and give you new motivation to set and achieve your own personal and professional goals.
In Contact Forum, you can learn more about the cultures and values of different companies, which can help you find the most suitable job for you!
Contact Forum brings together a wide range of companies from various fields every year – this year's event already has over 125 employers registered! Join us to network, explore new companies, and discover exciting career opportunities.
Check out Contact Forum's job site and create your personal jobseeker profile! The jobseeker profile makes job searching quick and easy. Jobs are constantly updated, so stay tuned!
On our job search website, you can also easily get to know the employers participating in our event and learn more about the opportunities they offer. Start your job search on our website, and come to our event in person to talk with the employers you are interested in!
Duunitori Stage – 10:30-16:30
At Duunitori Stage, you will hear interesting contributions from experts on topical issues concerning the job search, employment and work life.
10.30-10.55 Joonas Inha (ENG)
Using LinkedIn for Job Hunting: Best Practices and Individual Approaches
11.00-11.25 Antti Merilehto (ENG)
How AI is changing work today
11.30-11.55 Mikko Martikainen, Duunitori
Työnhaku nyt ja tulevaisuudessa
12.00-12.55 Elina Nieminen & Sara Juutinen, aTalent
Näin onnistut työhaastattelussa – aTalentin vinkit
13.00-13.25 Jussi Tolvanen (ENG)
Future of Work – Productivity and Well-being in the Changing and Renewing Working Life
13.30-13.55 Tero Järvi, Strongest Group (ENG)
My journey: How to Succeed in Your Career When You’re Just Starting Out
14.00-14.25 Sara Palonen, Anora (ENG)
Distilling success: Sara’s path in the wine and spirits world
14.30-14.55 Mikko Martikainen, Duunitori (ENG)
Job search now and in the future
15.00-15.25 Puolustusvoimat
Tulevaisuuden tehtäviä & uusia teknologioita
15.30-15.55 Koen Hendrix, EU Institutions (ENG)
A job with the EU Institutions
The clinic operates on a walk-in basis and the duration of the consultation is approximately 10 minutes. Please check below for consultants' availability and specialisation by sector.
Consultants joining the clinic:
Hosted by JCI Havis Amanda, JCI Espoo, and JCI Cosmopolis, this session pairs attendees with experienced mentors to help achieve their career goals. Whether you aim for a leadership role or dream of a career in communications, you’ll get actionable advice on how to reach your aspirations!
You can book your personal 15 min mentoring here.
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