Competences Needed for International Business Students to be Employed in Finland
Aziati, Peter Lamquaye Ayivi (2019)
Aziati, Peter Lamquaye Ayivi
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019102920337
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019102920337
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ABSTRACT
The labour market in Finland is challenging for most foreign nationals, notably international business students, after the completion of studies.
This study examines the channels that international business students should look out for when entering the job market, keeping in mind what organizations want and the kind of skills that are needed. It aims to find out how international business students can create opportunities to be employed after graduation and to understand the importance of the connection between Finnish employers and international business students. Also, it explores the possibilities for improving international business students’ competencies using available Finnish networks.
Theories from a reliable database were used for the research. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were adopted to analyse the research paradigm and constructively explore the findings. Primary data were collected through interviews and surveys, which were centred on international graduates and undergraduates. The interviews were analysed using content analysis with transcribed texts while the surveys were analysed with “Statistical Package for Social Sciences” (SPSS-24).
The results revealed both that internationals business students should participate in all network opportunities given as well as the university should provide extracurricular Finnish courses for them. The study suggests that tools such as talent explorer and Finnish workplace training should be utilized by graduates to create opportunities and work for themselves and apply to more medium-sized companies by making themselves relevant.
The labour market in Finland is challenging for most foreign nationals, notably international business students, after the completion of studies.
This study examines the channels that international business students should look out for when entering the job market, keeping in mind what organizations want and the kind of skills that are needed. It aims to find out how international business students can create opportunities to be employed after graduation and to understand the importance of the connection between Finnish employers and international business students. Also, it explores the possibilities for improving international business students’ competencies using available Finnish networks.
Theories from a reliable database were used for the research. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were adopted to analyse the research paradigm and constructively explore the findings. Primary data were collected through interviews and surveys, which were centred on international graduates and undergraduates. The interviews were analysed using content analysis with transcribed texts while the surveys were analysed with “Statistical Package for Social Sciences” (SPSS-24).
The results revealed both that internationals business students should participate in all network opportunities given as well as the university should provide extracurricular Finnish courses for them. The study suggests that tools such as talent explorer and Finnish workplace training should be utilized by graduates to create opportunities and work for themselves and apply to more medium-sized companies by making themselves relevant.