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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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Haaga-Helia intern delivered 400 community members in 4 weeks
Roshan Wickramarathne, a student at Haaga-Helia UAS delivered measurable success during his internship.
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.
Success Stories: Arkiste's Growth Hacking Internship
Welcome to read a success story with Arkiste!
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."
My nonprofit is the startup I always dreamed of
"Mari, when will you start your own startup?" Here it is, finally.
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.
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.
Meet the talent: Roberto Puentes
Get inspired by his story – Roberto’s presence in our community is truly uplifting.
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 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.
Meet the talent: Laura Sotirova
Explore the transformative power of growth hacking and how it can adapt and thrive across different industries.
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.
Meet the talent: Nia Sullivan
We sat down with Nia Sullivan.
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.
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.
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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