Recruitment training brought a desired change to their careers
Minna Wesén had spent many years working at the same company. Although there was nothing wrong with her job, she wanted more variety and professional growth in her career. Minna decided to apply to HealthTech Academy after seeing the application announcement on the TE Office website— the description sounded interesting and closely matched her field.
Max Johansson had worked for several years at a startup before becoming unemployed when the company’s funding ran out. During his unemployment, Max noticed an appealing announcement about a recruitment-focused training program related to the health technology sector and decided to apply.
Both Minna and Max are very happy with their choice to join the program.
You might be wondering if recruitment training is right for you. Our Project Manager, Sandra Välikoski, discussed this topic on the Psykopodiaa podcast. If you’re interested, listen to the episode. “Is recruitment training right for me?” (in Finnish)
The application process for the recruitment-based training was surprisingly fast.
Minna Wesén and Max Johansson both found the application process for the training program simple and efficient.
“The application process moved really quickly. I received an invitation to a video interview within the same week I submitted my application. I attended two company interviews, and the second company told me on the very day of the interview that they wanted me to join their organization,” Minna says, recalling how the application process unfolded.
Max was also soon asked to complete a video application after submitting his initial application. After submitting it, Saranen’s Project Manager, called Max to discuss his aspirations and goals further. Shortly thereafter, Max was invited to interview with LM-Dental, a company that develops and manufactures, among other items, hand instruments and related products used in dental care.
“I had my interview on Tuesday, and by Friday I already heard that the company was offering me a position through the training program. Even during the interview stage, I had a strong feeling that this could be the right thing for me. Everything happened so fast that it was hard to even keep up with the process,” Max recalls.
Working at the partner company went smoothly right from the start.
Minna Wesén and Max Johansson share very similar experiences of feeling welcomed at their companies from the very beginning. The company assigned both a mentor—Minna even had two: one mentoring her through the program and another supporting her in her day-to-day-work.
“I I feel that from the very beginning I was doing the same tasks as everyone else—I was able to dive straight into the deep end. It really feels like I’m part of the team,” Minna describes. Through the training program, she was selected for the role of Quality Technician. Technician. Uniogen manufactures diagnostic tests, immunoassay reagents, and laboratory instruments. Minna’s role primarily involves tasks related to quality control and supervision quality assurance.
Max’s role is also broad, and during the six-month training program his job title has already changed to R&D Quality Specialist. His employer recognized that Max’s skills were sufficient for more demanding responsibilities than originally planned. His current tasks challenge him in just the right way, and he couldn’t be more satisfied with his role.
“This has all been a bit like a match made in heaven,” Max says with delight.
HealthTech Academy brought not only a new career, but also new friends
When talking with Minna and Max, it’s clear that they know each other well. The two got to know one another closely during the training program, as the HealthTech Academy cohort became a tight-knit group. The group still meets regularly even though the program has already ended. Both Minna and Max have found the peer support within the group extremely valuable.
Minna encourages anyone eager to learn something new and seeking variety in their career to apply for recruitment training. Max, for his part, highlights how effective a recruitment-based training program is for someone who has motivation and a desire to grow but hasn’t yet found the right employer.
“Another great target group is career changers. You can’t really study health technology at any school, as there’s no direct degree path into the field. This program teaches the industry-specific regulation—legislation and compliance—that the sector requires,” Max points out.
Minna and Max also want to give positive feedback to the program’s trainers. Minna felt that the trainers were top-notch professionals with deep expertise in their field. Max echoes this praise, noting that some aspects of the training only truly clicked for them after the program had ended.
Saranen, part of the Barona Group, offers recruitment training programs aimed at unemployed job seekers. Their purpose is to help participants gain employment. Learn more about the open programs on Saranen’s website and apply to join.