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“If you get a chance to participate in the Aalto International Talent Program, do it. It gave me the opportunity to expand my peer network, start building a professional network in Finland in a relaxed way, and learn about what it's like to work here. All that and it was super well organized and fun!”

Anna Farrell
Master’s student in Creative Sustainability Design Track
School of Arts, Design and Architecture

"Being part of Kemira’s International Talent Program was an incredible experience. I went in hoping to build my network and learn about working life in Finland, but I came out with so much more. The mentorship, career insights, and the chance to meet passionate professionals made a real impact on me. I loved seeing how committed Kemira is to continuous learning and innovation—it was honestly inspiring. I’m really grateful for the experience' and would totally recommend this program to anyone whose eager to learn more about Finnish work culture and looking to network with industrial professionals."

Tooba Qureshi
Doctoral Researcher, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems
School of Chemical Engineering
 

"What I first thought would be just another event with little value residing in my mailbox turned out to be one of the best experiences I've had since starting my degree. From day one, everyone in this program was incredibly welcoming, supportive, and eager to help/answer questions. It should also go without saying that I learned a lot from this too. So, having said that, if you’re on the fence about applying, don’t hesitate—I can't recommend the Aalto International Talent Program highly enough!"

Armand Balint
Master's student in Communication and Information Sciences - Secure System
School of Science
 

"It is a great way to shake off the fear of job search as an international. Having a company hand hold you through this process can be invaluable!"

Chirag Guruprasad
Master's student in Maritime Engineering
School of Engineering
 

"The program was very beneficial. It provided me insights how can I improve my communication skills in interview and how to leverage the conversation along with improving the CV. I would recommend this program to others because it will help international students to get to know more about Finnish working style."

Arsalan Shafaat
Master's student in Sustainable Metallurgical Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering
 

"If you are not doing research just for the sake of research but want to create impact, this program helps you reflect on it. You will meet experienced professionals with real business and technical expertise who can show what truly makes an impact and what does not. If you work in a diverse research team at Aalto, this may be a great chance to connect with Finnish professionals and learn the Finnish way. Did you know recruiters spend less than 10 seconds on your CV (I only realized this after the program!) You will get valuable lessons from HR on job applications. I strongly recommend it!"

Esubalew Kasaw Gebeyehu
Doctoral Researcher in Bioproduct Technology
School of Chemical Engineering

“Aalto International Talent Program was the most useful program that I attended as we got the chance to directly talk with the industry professionals. They were very helpful during the whole program and guided us whenever we needed. They gave some useful tips and advice to follow for better chances to get to our dream job. I highly recommend this program to every international student.”

Chanchal Kumari
Master’s student in Electronics and Nanotechnology
School of Electrical Engineering

“Great opportunity to see and learn about Finnish worklife culture in a friendly environment with company employees. As a student, it's a great opportunity and starting point for making connections in the industry.”

Usama Mustafa
Master’s student in Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering

“I am so happy that I participated in this program. It helped me to connect with experts in my field of study, learn more about Finnish working conditions, and many useful tips that you cannot learn by yourself. Very nice experience. Highly recommended.”

Fatemeh Yahyaeian Balouchi
Master’s student in Chemical, Biochemical & Materials Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering

"Participating in the CV workshop and hearing career stories from F-Secure colleagues proved invaluable to my journey as an international student. Learning about Finnish work culture and diverse career trajectories broadened my understanding of industry expectations and emphasized the uniqueness of each individual's career path."

Sudharsun Lakshmi Narasimhan
Master’s student in Security and Cloud Computing
School of Science

"The mentorship program was beneficial as an international student, providing exposure to Finnish work culture. The HR representatives from Metso were very helpful in explaining the entire recruitment process and introducing the company to us. They went a step further and organized a factory visit. Overall, I’d highly recommend this program!"

Vaibhav Ashok Kumar
Master's student in Smart Systems Integrated Solutions
School of Electrical Engineering
 

"The Aalto International Talent Program offered me an opportunity to talk and meet various experts from the industry in my study field. Importantly, we met many people from different departments, from R&D, Operation to HR. This helped us to have a thorough view of how our theoretical knowledge learned from university can be applied in the industry. This is the first time Borealis joined the mentoring program, yet they managed to organize it very well. We were very welcomed and all our questions were carefully considered and resolved. We really appreciated all the advices and learnings Borealis people gave us during the program."

Anh Nguyen
Master's student in Bioproducts Engineering
School of Chemical Engineering

"I knew that Valmet as an international company was covering a lot of fields in the energy and manufacturing, but having the chance to see the sites in person gave me a better understanding on how the whole process comes together. The company representatives were open and flexible to change the program based on what we wanted to hear and learn, so the visits and topics were not strict but more tangible. Even if the program doesn't go into terms of employment, it is still a great networking opportunity."

Maryam Navadeh
Master's student in Advanced Energy Solutions
School of Engineering