More career paths of our alumni
Alumni Ambassador Miikka Huhta: The Aalto University Mentoring Programme benefited me a lot
鈥淚 applied to the Aalto University Mentoring Program, and I鈥檓 glad I did, since it benefited me a lot!鈥 says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Miikka Huhta. He emphasizes that the Mentoring Program is a good chance to get peer support from the other mentees.
Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala: I encourage you to network with people, go to an exchange period and enjoy your studies!
Our Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala has been working in the field of medicine for over 20 years. He shared his career story with us and gave some advice for the current students: 鈥淵our activity during the studies counts a lot, in addition to the networks and being resilient. The true value of networks is something you should never underestimate! Thus, visit different events, meet new people and learn new things through them.鈥
Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen: The studies have created a good theory base for working life
鈥淎s an alumna, I have the possibility to stay connected and up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of business studies and future prospects鈥, says our Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen.
Alumni Ambassador Oskar Vahervuori: Student activities affected significantly me becoming the person who I am today
鈥淚n the 1980s, the studies and academic life were separate from the business world, which was a disappointment for me. Now, the times have luckily changed and it is great to follow the dynamics of different Aalto University units. There are so many good things going on at the campus, and it seems to me like they have Slush every day鈥, says our alumnus Oskar Vahervuori.
Alumni Ambassador Elvira Vainio: Your major subject does not have to define your future path
鈥滻t is never too late to study more and try new things 鈥 I am a good example of that! I studied logistics, but in the working life I realized that I鈥檓 more interested in both business and human resources, and so I ended up doing what I do today鈥, says our alumna Elvira Vainio, who worked as a HRD manager at Veikkaus from 2017 to 2019.
Currently, Vainio is working as a coach at FAB Monday, a company founded by her (2020).
Currently, Vainio is working as a coach at FAB Monday, a company founded by her (2020).
Alumnus Niklas Karvonen: Working abroad is about the balance between my own doing, my values and different working methods in a specific country
Several different experiences and occasions from Aalto University have affected the employment of the School of Business alumnus Niklas Karvonen, who worked as a Business Design Manager at 16Lab in Tokyo in 2018-2019.
Currently Karvonen is working at a Tokyo-based coding bootcamp Code Chrysalis as a Marketing and Community Lead (2020).
Currently Karvonen is working at a Tokyo-based coding bootcamp Code Chrysalis as a Marketing and Community Lead (2020).
Alumni Ambassador Daniel Tuori: I encourage everyone to think already during the studies what is it that you want to do later on in your career
The School of Business alumnus Daniel Tuori encourages students to use all the opportunities that the School offers to meet the alumni and company representatives during the studies.
Alumna Anna Pakkala: I wish that even more young people would see entrepreneurship as a considerable career path
Anna Pakkala was the 2018 Head of Sustainability at Slush. At the moment, Pakkala is working as a Brand Manager at Compensate (2020).
Alumni Ambassador Juuso Leivonen: Hobbies and working at a student union have marked a strong start to my career
The Secretary General of the Association of Business Schools Finland, our alumnus Juuso Leivonen created a job out of his study-time activities at the student association.
Alumni Ambassador Elisa Liekkil盲: My major helped me focus on the things that really interested me
Our alumna Elisa Liekkil盲 takes part in the School鈥檚 ARENA Career Fair on November 14 as the company representative of Tieto. 鈥淎t the ARENA Career Fair, one can search for inspiration, knowledge, support and advice by getting to know different companies鈥, says Liekkil盲.
Alumni Ambassador Terttu Sopanen: The studies have given me a good basis to deepen my knowledge
Terttu Sopanen, a Senior Consultant at Brunnen Communications and a School of Business alumna is glad to be working in the field of communication: "We help our customers to be more impressive and to make results that are more visible."
Introducing the School of Business Alumna of the Year 2018 Elina Bj枚rklund
Elina Bj枚rklund, the CEO of Reima, was awarded as the Alumna of the Year 2018 in Aalto University School of Business.
Alumni Ambassador Katariina Helaniemi: The School of Business degree gives you the possibility to go everywhere, as long as you are ambitious and daring enough
鈥淵ou should definitely take the kind of courses that really interest you, since that is what motivates you the most鈥, says the School of Business alumna Katariina Helaniemi.
Alumni Ambassador Eero Nummela: You can develop your professional skills and find new job opportunities through networks
鈥淯se the good opportunities to grow your networks during the studies鈥, advises our alumnus Eero Nummela. 鈥淗aving a comprehensive and versatile network is an asset for an employee, but also the employers appreciate it.鈥
Alumni Ambassador Annika Jyllil盲-Vertigans: Developing the skill to learn new things is the most important aspect in working life
Our alumna Annika Jyllil盲-Vertigans completed EMBA degree in Aalto University Executive Education as she felt the need to deepen her knowledge in the ever-changing working life. At the same time, her professional and personal networks have broadened.
Alumni Ambassador Katja K盲盲ri盲: In the future, we will need even the most surprising study combinations
Having studied throughout her working life, our alumna Katja K盲盲ri盲 encourages everyone to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge for the future. "It is important to look at things from different perspectives. New things give energy and development ideas for work", K盲盲ri盲 emphasizes.
Alumni Ambassador Tatu M盲kil盲: I can warmly recommend entrepreneurship, if you are interested in taking small risks
Entrepreneur, our alumnus Tatu M盲kil盲 wants to support fresh entrepreneurs and help students to reach for their dreams.
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says M盲kil盲."
"To me, being an alumnus means giving back, and thus, I am very pleased to help", says M盲kil盲."
Alumni Ambassador Timo L枚yttyniemi: More important than getting good grades is to be eager to learn a wide range of things
Timo L枚yttyniemi, who worked as the Vice Chair of the Single Resolution Board in Brussels from 2015 to 2019, underlines the ability to change in today鈥檚 working life. 鈥溾橝gility鈥 is a good term to describe the true way of working amidst all the changes鈥, says L枚yttyniemi.
Currently, L枚yttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Currently, L枚yttyniemi is the CEO of The State Pension Fund of Finland (2020).
Alumni Ambassador Olli Copeland: Being active during student life in different types of organizations can make you stand out in a positive way
The School of Business Alumni Ambassadors' youngest member, Olli Copeland urges everyone to make new connections and broaden one's network. "Especially being a part of student organizations is an excellent way to network", says Copeland.
Alumni Ambassador Susanna Hypp枚nen: You can always change the direction and make new choices later on in your career
鈥淒eveloping the resilience to adapt to possible changes and being ready to continue learning also after the graduation are huge assets in the working life鈥, reminds our alumna Susanna Hypp枚nen.
