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Why unemployment in Finland won't be fixed and what you can do anyway
Finland's unemployment crisis stems from systemic failures, not economic inevitability. Here's why waiting for government solutions is a losing strategy.
Herizon Community Newsletter 1/2026
Happy 2026 to you sparkly star of a human ✨ We're officially back in business and ready to build a thriving year with you 💪 If you're still feeling like you want to snooze the hustle for just 5 more minutes, we got you! Our podcast, Sisu & Slay, is launching next month, bringing you insights and practical strategies wherever you are. Want to hear the full scoop? Read it all below 👇 UX and AI—do they fit together? We're combining our forces with UX researchers in Helsinki to bring you a p
Herizon Impact Newsletter Q4/2025
Herizon employed 162 immigrants last quarter.
Inside Herizon where unemployment keeps disappearing
When I look at our data, I don’t see a market where “there are no jobs.”
Herizon Community Newsletter 12/2025
Hey there Herizoner 💜 It feels like January was just yesterday yet here we are! In our last community newsletter of 2025 as the year is drawing to a close 🥹 What a time it's been! Thank you for walking this year together with us! It's been a year of great changes and we're still not done 💪 We will be kicking off 2026 with a new podcast, new content and inspiring visits in the local ecosystem cooking up in our kitchen 🔥 Want to hear the full scoop? Read it all below 👇 GET READY TO SISU
Herizon Community Newsletter 11/2025
Halloween and Slush are gone and the Holiday season is only 3 weeks away (!!!) but we have just a couple more things to share, before we settle down for end of the year rest and recuperation and celebrations 🎆 What's coming up? Read it all below 👇 Last code mentoring of 2025 💻 We're joining forces with Codebar, bringing their workshops that make learning to code and getting mentored more accessible to the coders in our community. Codebar's goal is to enable minority group members to lear
Herizon Impact Newsletter Q3/2025
Herizon employed 130 immigrants last quarter.
Herizon Community Newsletter 10/2025
Boo! 👻 The spooky season is here 🎃 With cozy evenings, gentle (or pouring) rain, and the slow drift into shorter days. And while the sunlight might be fading a little earlier, we’re here with bright vibes to warm up even your cloudiest Fall days 🌦️ What's coming up? Read it all below 👇 Behind the scenes of QA in Finnish tech 💻 Is manual testing dead, and automation the only way to go? What does QA really look like through the lens of a cutting-edge tech company? Join us at the Ookla of
Growing your career in Finland: insights from Dinuka Lankaloka
At Herizon’s recent Fireside Chat, we sat down with Dinuka Lankaloka, Lead Product Designer at Basware. With over a decade of experience across startups and corporates in both Sri Lanka and Finland, Dinuka has gathered unique experience from his early days as a mechanic to becoming a founder, designer and ultimately a design lead. We discussed everything from navigating Finnish work culture to growing into leadership roles, handling layoffs, and staying relevant in today’s fast-changing world.
2026 plan WIP
2026 WIP.
Herizon Community Newsletter 9/2025
Happy September superstar! ✨ The heat is on (welcome back, summer?) both outside and in our event schedule with lots happening both in the Herizon schedule and beyond with our friends and partners 🔥 What's coming up? Read it all below 👇 Growing through career ups and downs 🎢 In this fireside chat, we’ll be chatting with Dinuka Lankaloka, Lead Product Designer at Basware, and dive into his journey as a product designer and international, the differences he’s experienced between working in
Herizon Community Newsletter 8/2025 - Mid-month extra
Hello hello! We're here again for a little extra issue of the community newsletter because we had some things we're excited to share with you right now. Before we get to sharing a new program that's kicking off soon (🤩) and all the fun events, there's a couple of important notices for you: 💬 We've moved events and community chats to Herizon Portal. You already have access, just head to portal.herizon.io and sign in! 🚧 We're continuously building on and improving Herizon Portal. Please let
Company Testimonial: Intero Integration on the Herizon Internship Program
We interviewed Marii Juht, Founder of Intero Integration, a human-first relocation and retention company for international talent in Finland, which has been part of our Herizon Internship Program as a company: "I am grateful for having the opportunity to participate in the Herizon Internship Program, and I would participate again." Intero Integration was matched with six interns in spring 2025, students from Haaga-Helia, Metropolia, LAB, and TAMK Universities of Applied Sciences, and here are M
Herizon Impact Newsletter 06/2025 - 07/2025
80 Herizon community members were employed during the summer.
Herizon Community Newsletter 8/2025
Hi there! Whether you've been hustling through the summer or just dialing back from vacation mode, we're excited to be starting the Fall season with you! 🤩 From continuing to build our new home on Herizon Portal to events around knowledge sharing, building networking skills and friendships and having a great time together, we've got lots coming up to keep you a busy bee these coming months 🐝 What's happening? Read it all below 👇 Who's ready to run? 🏁 The Herizon team is inviting you to
Most companies don't know who they need. Here's how to get hired anyway
Most companies don’t know what roles they actually need. Herizon talents get hired by pitching solutions, not applying to job posts.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 05/2025
Record-breaking month of employment: 78 Herizon community members were employed in May.
New Course: Founder Sprint
Got a startup idea? This helps you get moving
Stop copy-pasting ChatGPT nonsense into job applications
How to use ChatGPT the right way.
New Course: Vibe Coding
Think coding isn’t for you? Think again.
Herizon Community Newsletter 7/2025
Hey you! It might be the middle of the summer but we're still on the move 🏡 Quite literally 👀 Big changes are coming! What's happening? Read it all below 👇 Last mentoring session of the summer with a Global CRM specialist from Wolt 🤩 We're excited to have Thu Vo, a Global CRM Specialist from Wolt visiting us for the final business mentoring session of the Spring season. We'll bust myths and get you in the know of everything about CRMs that you need to know. Register here 👈 Pack you
Coming Out – Without Borders
This article was originally posted in Familia Ry's blog. June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate love, freedom, and the right to be ourselves. This year’s Helsinki Pride theme, “Without Borders,” reminds us that human rights, including the right to self-expression and safety, must not be limited by geography, culture, or prejudice. At Familia and Herizon, we recognize how challenging coming out can be, especially for those in intercultural families or communities where being LGBTQIA+ is sti
Herizon Community Newsletter 6/2025
Hello friend! We can't quite believe it ourselves either, but it's finally June! While the warm summer weather is not rushing to manifest itself yet, we're expecting nice weather for our Annual Summer Picnic ☀️ What picnic? And what else is still to come this summer? Read it all below 👇 Herizon Annual Community Picinic is here! 💜 Join us for an afternoon of laid-back hanging out with community friends over food and fun little activities like tarot readings, crafting friendship bracelets a
Herizon Impact Newsletter 04/2025
735 people from our community are now employed. We’re building and shipping software. That’s the update.
Creating your own career luck might be easier than you think
Have you ever had a moment in your career or life in general, that didn’t seem like a big thing in the moment—but ended up being pivotal to the trajectory of your personal or career journey? What to expect from this article 1. This is not your typical career checklist. Instead of focusing on rigid plans or traditional advice, we'll explore how internal drivers, chance encounters, and personal presence can shape meaningful and fulfilling career journeys. 2. You’ll learn about three power
Herizon Community Newsletter 5/2025
Hello, hi and happy May! Summer might be fast approaching but we're not ready let go of the hustle and bustle just yet. There's still time to enjoy the last bits of Spring season 💪☀️ What's still to come? Read it all below 👇 Union Lawyers at your service 💼 We're excited to bring you not one, but two opportunities to get valuable insights and advice from union lawyers. Whether you're curious about your rights and basics of employment in Finland or have deeper questions about legalities
Why your AI content sucks, and how to bring back the human touch
Lately, I’ve noticed a change in content from companies I’ve been following for years. Usually, their content is insightful, witty, and feels like they were written just for me. But lately? It reads like it’s been churned out by ChatGPT after being prompted with “write a post about productivity tips”. Generic. Bland. Soulless. I unfollow immediately. Cause if I want generic tips, I might as well prompt ChatGPT myself. Here’s the thing: I know AI was involved in creating that content. And I’m
Finland’s skills shortage is a visibility problem, not just a talent problem
The hiring gap in Finland has less to do with qualifications and more to do with broken communication on both sides.
Hiring non-native workers is good business and here’s the data to prove it
Hiring non-native workers increases exports, product range, and market access. New ETLA data backs Herizon’s approach with hard evidence.
Herizon Community Newsletter 4/2025
Is it too brave to say that Spring is finally here? 🤩 The first flowers are blooming and so is our event calendar 🌷 What's coming up? Read it all below 👇 Building growth in B2C 📈 Join us at the Yousician office for a laid-back afternoon to discuss how you can build and measure growth, especially on the user acquisition side. We’ll be joined by Yousician’s growth team members and get to dive into the topic with their lead. This event is great for anyone interested in marketing, growth,
Herizon Impact Newsletter 03/2025
686 people from our community are now employed, and total monthly salaries have crossed €2 million.
Teot syö kampanjoita aamupalaksi
This blog discusses a recent marketing campaign for immigration in Finland. Due to the campaign's nature and target audience, we publish this view point exceptionally in Finnish. Kampanjat on kivoja mutta nyt tarvitaan tekoja! On vaikea sanoa, milloin maahanmuuttajista olisi puhuttu yhtä paljon asiaa, kuin viime aikoina. Kaikenlaista ränttiä on riittänyt vuodesta toiseen, mutta vihdoin puhutaan siitä mistä pitääkin, eli miksi me ei selvitä ilman maahanmuuttajia, ja miten jokainen suomalainen h
From 3 Years of Job Searching to Success - An International Job Seeker's Journey / part 2
In the previous part of our interview with Shivani, we took a walk through the memory lane and discussed the challenges of finding a position in her own industry. Now, we'll finish the interview by looking at the present moment, how it's been to transition into working life and what was helpful in this journey in hindsight. The Internship Experience How has your internship experience been so far in your field? So far, my internship has been an amazing experience. It’s been great to finall
From 3 Years of Job Searching to Success - An International Job Seeker's Journey / part 1
Shivani Shree, a Structural Engineer with a passion for sustainable building practices and a Herizon community member, recently started her internship at One Click LCA, a world-leading end-to-end sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing. We sat down with Shivani to learn how after three years of persistent effort, she finally secured an internship that aligned with her long-term goals. In this article, we explore her journey—her struggles, strategies, and ultimate success—to p
I Am DRAINED
Yes, you read that right—I am DRAINED. But before you assume exhaustion, let me clarify: I am Dedicated, Resilient, Ambitious, Inspired, Never Giving up, Empowered, and Determined. That doesn’t mean it’s been easy. In fact, defining myself with these words still feels like a stretch. But when I look back, I like to think I’ve at least tried to embody them. Because after a year of relentless effort, I finally landed my first job in Finland. The Journey I Never Expected I never thought it w
Herizon Community Newsletter 3/2025
Outside might be snowing again but we're growing the community, conversations and events in the spirit of spring 🌱 What's new? Read it all below 👇 Exclusive Founder insights 🔥 Join us for a cozy fireside chat where our guest, Saber Kordestanchi, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-founder at Hostaway gives us a unique opportunity to learn about his entrepreneurial journey going from nothing to having built a successful company. Saber started building Hostaway in 2015 and is reportedly the firs
Unlocking hidden potential: reimagining support for international talents in Finland
As an immigrant to Finland myself (now a naturalized Finn), I know first-hand how demotivating it can feel as a foreign talent searching for work. When I first arrived in Finland in 2003, there were very few services for foreign job seekers, making unemployment even more challenging. I felt alone with my struggles. Thankfully, communities like Herizon mean foreign talents today don’t have to feel as isolated as I once did. Meanwhile, the employment services – both government and community-base
Talent Stories: Un Kuan Che & AskGrant
We interviewed Un-Kuan Che, a student at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, who shared her journey in the program with us.
Talent Stories: Fahim Orko & BrainBites
We talked to Fahim Orko from Centria UAS, and here are Fahim’s thoughts on his collaboration with his company and Herizon over the past three months.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 02/2025
77 members of Herizon have secured employment this year. Read for more news.
What’s happening in the job market?
Our upcoming product Työmarkkinadata is pulling in data from 441,000 companies across industries, tracking job trends and hiring patterns.
Herizon Community Newsletter 2/2025
The year is off to a great start and we're eager to shake off the last bits of the darkest part of winter with the help of increasing daylight, and...You guessed it—events 🌟 What's coming up? Read it from below 👇 Get into building communities 🏗️ Are you someone who enjoys building communities—bringing people together around a common interest, mission or purpose? Join us at this fireside panel where we explore community management across different industries with the help of our expert pa
Herizon Impact Newsletter 12/2024 – 01/2025
We generated over €1M in monthly salaries in 2024 - now it’s time to aim even higher.
Herizon Community Newsletter 12/2024 – 01/2025
Hi there Herizoner and Happy 2025! We hope you had a great time relaxing and doing things that bring you joy over past few weeks 💜 The darkest time of the year has passed and it's time for more light and also... You guessed it! Events! The first two are already in a few weeks. Check out what's coming up in the community below 👇 Boot camp for future Customer Success Pros 🔥 We're partnering up with Customer Success Nordics to bring you a two-part event series where you first get to know c
Our goals for 2025
Herizon’s 2025 goals: more jobs, internships, and growth through focused partnerships and community impact.
Building stronger support for international job seekers with city employment services
For many internationals, navigating the Finnish job market can feel like attempting to piece together a puzzle with mismatched parts. Challenges like undefined career paths, qualifications that don’t translate easily to the Finnish market, and over-saturated, entry-level markets can make employment feel out of reach. Add to this the limited capacity of city employment services to address these unique needs, and many job seekers find themselves stuck in a cycle of frustration. Through our ongo
Herizon Community Newsletter 11/2024
The Holiday season is nearing and we're slowly shifting into rest mode—but first, let's take a moment to see what's still there to do before going offline ☃️ Let's get into it! 👇 Last ticket of 2024 to LinkedIn boot camp 🎟️ Did you miss LinkedIn boot camp in 2024 or maybe feel like a short and sweet refresher would be in order? Then you're in luck! The very last cohort of LinkedIn boot camp is taking place next week 💪 Reserve your spot here 👈 Content marketing Masterclass is still on
Herizon Impact Newsletter 11/2024
Herizon celebrates 500+ employed members, internship successes, AI-driven matches, and a major award win for Viivi Marttinen!
Herizon Community Newsletter 10/2024
Welcome to November! Slush season has officially arrived, bringing not only the first snow but also everyone’s favorite startup mega-gathering ❄️ We'll see you there if you're going! Aside from the transition to winter, we're excited about the upcoming events and activities. What were they again? Read it all below 👇 Building a greener future with One Click LCA Join us at One Click LCA where we'll discover how they're enabling—quite literally, the building of a zero-carbon future through so
Innovating a Brighter Future for Immigrants in Finland at the Herizon x HIVE Hackathon
This October, Herizon and HIVE Helsinki joined forces to host a hackathon dedicated to innovating a more inclusive, empowering future for newcomers in Finland. With a shared vision to uplift underrepresented voices, Herizon and HIVE designed this event to unite diverse talents and ideas around solutions for the challenges immigrants face in building community and connection. Each team brought a unique approach to support newcomers in finding a sense of belonging in Finland—whether by addressing
Herizon Impact Newsletter 10/2024
Fueling Finland's future - where talent meets opportunity, cities jump in, and interns find their match!
Community member guest blog: How networking brought me to an interview with KONE —in Finnish
This job-search story might sound unbelievable for someone like me. I moved to Finland a year ago and am now speaking at a basic level of Finnish. To put you in the picture, during my very first month in Finland as an international student in the summer of 2023, I started attending company networking events and masterclasses, as the importance of networking was the most discussed topic everywhere. I would like to share my experience with networking as a newly Finnish-speaking job-seeker and thr
Success Stories: Raymond Nesiama & Junction
Raymond Nesiama from LAB generated 500 leads for Junction, the host of Europe's leading hackathon, and got hired immediately after his internship.
Herizon Community Newsletter 9/2024
The fall and event season are in full swing with our first company excursion of the season under the belt and more to come. There's no time to be cold when we're busy cooking up things to keep you moving! 🧑🍳 Don't let the opportunities to network, get market insider insights and building on your repertoire of job search strategies go by you—join our upcoming events 👇 Last spots to Metacore are almost gone! What does working in the games industry look like and what kinds of roads might l
Herizon Impact Newsletter 9/2024
Connecting talent to opportunities - because success loves a diverse crowd and a good coffee chat.
Success Stories: Darja Ahmad & Vext
Darja Ahmad from LAB collaborated with Vext, a startup that delivers high-quality, sustainable, and user-friendly smart garden solutions.
Hiring experience from Resistomap
Hiring experience from Windi Muziasari, PhD, CEO of Resistomap, a biotechnology company.
Success Stories: Sampsa Loukkola & WP SEO AI
We interviewed Sampsa Loukkola, a student at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Herizon Community Newsletter 8/2024
Event season is officially ON 🔥 Whether you're into marketing, space tech, gaming, sustainability or data—we've got you covered 😎 We can't wait to see you in our upcoming events! 👇 Geeking out about Data and AI with Elisa Data geeks, this is for you! Elisa, one of the largest telecommunications players in Finland and the Nordics is opening their doors to us in September. We'll get to explore how AI/ML-powered Distributed Energy Storage (DES) solutions are revolutionizing grid optimizati
Success Stories: Mohib Uddin & Innoduel
We interviewed Md Mohib Uddin, a student at LAB University of Applied Sciences and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 8/2024
Herizon newsletter: growth updates, success stories, and upcoming events driving diversity in Nordic tech.
Success Story: Anh Tran & Calori
We interviewed Anh Tran, a student at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Why international talents love Finland
Explore why Finland is loved by international talents.
Success Stories: Rangana Lakmal & Mobal
We interviewed Rangana Lakmal, a student at LAB University of Applied Sciences and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Success Stories: Ali Pourrahim & Hope For Men
We interviewed Ali Pourrahim, a student at Centria University of Applied Sciences and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Success Stories: Anna Ageenkova & Calori
We interviewed Anna Ageenkova, a Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences student and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Herizon Community Newsletter 7/2024
Summer vacation season is drawing to a close while event and awards season are just getting started. Here's a recap of recent news and developments in 7/2024 Community Newsletter.
Success Stories: Aliisa Myllymäki & Gubbe
We interviewed Aliisa Myllymäki, a student at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and a current Growth Hacking Intern at Herizon.
Sashika's LinkedIn Bootcamp success: 0 to 10K views
Learn how Sashika boosted her LinkedIn presence, connected with CEOs, and enhanced her personal brand with LinkedIn Bootcamp.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 6-7/2024
Empowering immigrant talent: Herizon's Impact Newsletter 6-7/2024 highlights employment successes, upcoming events, and new initiatives.
Haaga-Helia intern delivered 400 community members in 4 weeks
Roshan Wickramarathne, a student at Haaga-Helia UAS delivered measurable success during his internship.
Herizon Community Newsletter 6/2024
Last LinkedIn boot camp of the summer, celebrating June get-togethers and looking into the future.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 5/2024
Here's our monthly review of what we've been cooking up the past few weeks! Grab an ice cream and enjoy the read.
Indie hacking a nonprofit
Can you indie hack a nonprofit by shipping software products like madman? This is a story of how Herizon ships software MVPs.
Our goals for 2024
Our team at Herizon has decided on the goals for this year.
Success Stories: Arkiste's Growth Hacking Internship
Welcome to read a success story with Arkiste!
Selection process for Herizon internships
Sharing insights into the internship selection process. Learn about common mistakes and how to improve your job applications.
Success Stories: Targenta's Growth Hacking Internship
We interviewed Lilian Zsakai, CEO of Targenta, which has been part of our Haaga-Helia Internship program as a client company. "I appreciate the agility and flexibility of this program."
Herizon Community Newsletter 5/2024
Herizon's annual summer picnic is here again! We kicked off an entrepreneurship program called Herizon Launchpad, published our job application assistant tool and more.
Herizon's resource store is now live
Support Herizon's nonprofit mission by purchasing growth hacking tools and templates in our new resource store.
My nonprofit is the startup I always dreamed of
"Mari, when will you start your own startup?" Here it is, finally.
Job Application Assistant
Write better job applications with Herizon's Job Application Assistant for just €5/month. Tailored advice, and multilingual support.
Herizon julkiselle sektorille
Herizonin keskeiset palvelut, jotka voivat hyödyttää julkista sektoria kansainvälisten osaajien työllistämisessä ja yhteistyömahdollisuuksien kehittämisessä.
Tehokasta yritysyhteistyötä julkisella sektorilla: käytännön opas
Konkreettiset vinkit julkisen sektorin työntekijöille tehostamaan yritysyhteistöiden hankkimista.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 4/2024
294 Herizon community members have gotten jobs. That's a big reason to celebrate, right? Find out more about this and other news in our latest Impact Newsletter.
The immigrant entrepreneur factory: Herizon Launchpad
Start your entrepreneurial journey with Herizon Launchpad.
Kohti käytännönläheisempää korkeakoulutusta
Konkreettisia ideoita korkeakoulutuksen kehittämiseksi joustavammaksi ja työelämäkeskeisemmäksi.
Time to end boomer-era job-matching
Our software-driven non-profit is changing the game with a new, smarter system.
We're blocklisting employers who mistreat immigrants
Herizon is launching a whistleblowing channel to combat the exploitation of immigrant workers and promote fairness in the workplace.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 3/2024
Hey you! Welcome to read Herizon's Impact newsletter, the third edition of 2024. In this edition: a product launch, our main KPIs, and do newsletters suck? Let's find out!
Herizon Community Newsletter 4/2024
While we let that simmer, I’d love to invite you to check out what we’ve been up to and what’s yet to come this month and beyond.
International Talents and industrial companies research
Welcome to read our research where we wanted to identify barriers and solutions to developing diversity in hiring international talents for Finnish industrial companies.
Your software-driven non-profit is shipping
Learn how we're making talent discovery faster, smarter, and more efficient with AI.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 2/2024
Welcome to read Herizon's Impact Newsletter.
How we got 25 companies for the school internship in 24 hours
Find out how we kicked off our training program and got companies on board. The story of simple steps, real talks, and making things happen.
Herizon Community Newsletter 3/2024
Have you ever considered using AI to power up your job search? Or wondered what you can do to build your experience even before securing your dream role? Say less, we got you covered.
Kansainväliset osaajat ja teollisuusyritykset -tutkimus
Tarkastelemme kansainvälisten osaajien roolia ja monimuotoisuuden merkitystä suomalaisissa teollisuusyrityksissä.
The invisible career ladder: unpacking sponsorship in the workplace
Did you know that according to some sources men are likely to have up to 3-4 times more sponsors than women?
Growth Hacking Internship arrives at Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences
We're kicking off this internship as a 15-credit practical training course soon at a local university of applied sciences.
Our fractional SDR contacted 250 prospects and got 4 pilots in 2 weeks
Here's the first success story and testimonial from what the international talent can do best: help Finnish companies go global.
We'll innovate until there's no excuse for not hiring international talent (Introducing Fraction)
It's all about making it super easy for Finnish companies to hire international talent already located in Finland.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 1/2024
Happy belated Valentine's day, or Friend's day as we call it in Finland. 😎
Herizon Community Newsletter 2/2024
In February (and beyond), we're inviting community members for an Instagram takeover, restarting Finnish speaking sessions online and so much more.
Meet the talent: Roberto Puentes
Get inspired by his story – Roberto’s presence in our community is truly uplifting.
We decreased our talent matchmaking speed from 24 hours to 24 seconds: introducing ViiviGPT
We’re in the process of creating something special at Herizon – ViiviGPT.
Ratkaisuja kansainvälisten osaajien työllistymisen haasteisiin Suomessa
Keskeinen este työllistymiselle ei ole ainoastaan kielitaito, vaan myös kulttuurinen ymmärrys – sekä työnhakijoiden että työnantajien osalta.
Meet the talent: Arshia Nezakat
We sat down with Arshia, who’s looking for a role in a company that’s combining tech and helping people.
Herizon year 2023 in review
Started as a side hustle at Icebreaker.vc, and now we’re making real waves.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 12/2023
Fresh from the press.
Herizon goes Slush 2023
We chatted with over 400 people during Slush week, discovering amazing initiatives, exchanging tips for job seekers, and connecting with companies eager to hire diverse talent.
Let's talk about work contracts
Juho-Heikki Leppänen, lawyer at the Union Organization Akavan Erityisalat, shared his wisdom on this topic (and more) in a recent Herizon’s webinar.
Introducing Herizon Partnerships
Partnering with Herizon isn’t just about giving back to the community; it’s a strategic move that enhances a company’s brand image, taps into a diverse talent pool, and builds a culture of inclusion.
Talents And Startups Event
With the Talents and Startups event co-organized with the City of Helsinki, our goal was to create an event that could offer job opportunities and expand people’s networks in Finland.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 11/2023
Did you know that there are already half a million immigrants in Finland, and 34 % of them hold a higher educational diploma? However, many are struggling to find jobs that match their education and experience.
Yhteistyö ja uudenlaiset ratkaisut: Avain kansainvälisten osaajien työllistymiseen Suomessa
Suomeen saapuvien kansainvälisten opiskelijoiden määrä on kasvanut merkittävästi viime vuosina, ja tämän kasvun myötä on noussut esiin merkittäviä haasteita heidän työllistymisensä osalta.
What have we been up to? September Edition.
There are updates, and then there are updates, and we believe this one falls into the latter category. However, we’ll let you be the judge.
Meet the talent: Laura Sotirova
Explore the transformative power of growth hacking and how it can adapt and thrive across different industries.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 10/2023
We have some thrilling new to share with you from Herizon, so let's get straight to it! 🎉
Build a financially secure future for yourself with Terhi Majasalmi from Vauras Nainen
Terhi took us on a journey through her experience in going against societal expectations as a woman and building a financially secure future for herself.
Mentorship program
Everybody in this world needs a mentor in their life. Yes, we believe so. But finding one can be a real struggle.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 09/2023
We're on a journey and we love that you're part of it!
Herizon Impact Newsletter 08/2023
While a heatwave struck Finland on Monday, things have been heating up at Herizon throughout the entire summer!
International Talent Survey Finland
Our survey was crafted to gain valuable insights and identify avenues for growth within the international community of Finland.
Meet the talent: Nia Sullivan
We sat down with Nia Sullivan.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 07/2023
We have some inspiring news to share from Herizon. Let's dive right in!🎉
Herizon x Tech Nordic Advocates event at Solita’s office
We co-organized an event together with Tech Nordic Advocates at Solita’s office in the end of June and we had a full house of inspirational professionals.
Herizon Founder Mari Luukkainen has been named the Diversity Role Model of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Mari Luukkainen, the founder of Herizon, has been named the Diversity Role Model of the Year at the prestigious Nordic Startup Awards 2023.
Herizon launches free LinkedIn Bootcamp for immigrants
Herizon's LinkedIn Bootcamp is completely free and we launch new cohort every month in 2023.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 06/2023
We're excited to have you here, staying up-to-date with all the positive changes happening in our Herizon community.
Meet the talent: Zeynep Incegul
We sat down with Zeynep Incegul.
Meet the talent: Buse Volkan
We sat down with Buse Volkan.
Meet the talent: Mariia Zoria
We sat down with Mariia Zoria.
LinkedIn Showcase: Transitioning to a new industry
What to do when you're looking to start a career in an entirely new role and industry?
Meet the talent: Enxhi Nikolla
We sat down with Enxhi Nikolla.
Meet the talent: Maryam Siddiqah-Oinonen
We sat down with Maryam Siddiqah-Oinonen.
Meet the talent: Sooyeon Choi
We sat down with Sooyeon Choi.
Meet the talent: Nicoletta Franchino
We sat down with Nicoletta Franchino.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 05/2023
Herizon is a non-profit with a mission of improving immigrant women's employment in tech.
Herizon Impact Newsletter 04/2023
Herizon is a non-profit with a mission of improving immigrant women's employment in tech.
Meet the talent: Francesca Putti
Francesca shares how she became a Growth Hacking intern, along with key learnings and insights about the first week of her internship at Carbon Deed.
Life as a growth hacker
Discover a new week learning as a Growth Hacker with Carolina.
Meet the talent: Aleksandra Perminova
It was relatively smooth to find my first job in Finland.
Meet the talent: Carolina Gomes
How is living in the happiest country in the world?
Meet the talent: Anesmida Basha
As an immigrant, taking risks is part of my day-to-day life.
Meet the talent: Viktoriia Karasenko
Finland was a cultural shock, but in a pleasing and liberating way, when I look at it in retrospect.
Women DO belong in tech - introducing Herizon
Now is the time to train and employ 100,000 women.
Meet the talent: Sini Ågrén
BE AWARE - after reading this, you will also want to jump into the unknown!
Meet the talent: Juha Hurstinen
Having a Finnish name (Juha Hurstinen) didn't guarantee me a job in Finland.
Meet the talent: Julia Schmieder
Trust the process.
Meet the talent: Karoliina Myllymäki
Going with the flow.
Meet the talent: Ville-Juhani Karjalainen
Personal re-invention through growth hacking.
Meet the talent: Éclair Photitai
Self-reflection and moving on.
Meet the talent: Zuzana Hradilová
Learning, searching, and dedication.
Meet the talent: Chiara Montecchiari
Finding our way by trusting oneself and our community.
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