Let Me Finnish: Living International in Finland

In this episode, I'm excited to bring a guest from Wolt, Finland's food delivery service, and my favorite app during quarantine. She's here to talk to us about the nitty gritty of hiring for tech roles, some tips and tricks for landing a job as an immigrant in Finland, and how to stand out in the application process. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a follow on Spotify or leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts. Every bit counts. You can follow us on Instagram @LetMeFinnishPod, and leave a voice message at anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message

This week, we’re joined by Simon Granroth, politician in the Helsinki municipal elections with the RKP, the Swedish People’s Party. His website and all his social media can be found at http://www.simongranroth.com [http://www.simongranroth.com/]. Stories Mentioned: All Points North interview with Finns Party Leader https://areena.yle.fi/audio/1-50717429 [https://areena.yle.fi/audio/1-50717429] Brain Waste in Finland: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/brain_waste_squanders_potential_and_talent_in_finland/11779404 [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/brain_waste_squanders_potential_and_talent_in_finland/11779404] COVID amongst Foreign Language Speakers: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ministry_nearly_a_third_of_new_covid_cases_among_foreign_language_speakers/11843436 [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ministry_nearly_a_third_of_new_covid_cases_among_foreign_language_speakers/11843436] Finland as the happiest country: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_ranks_as_worlds_happiest_country_again_despite_corona_crisis/11845734 [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_ranks_as_worlds_happiest_country_again_despite_corona_crisis/11845734] Finns Party Lead: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/18898-hs-finns-party-holds-one-point-lead-over-social-democrats.html [https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/18898-hs-finns-party-holds-one-point-lead-over-social-democrats.html] Warm Weather!!!: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18900-temperature-could-exceed-10-next-week.html [https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18900-temperature-could-exceed-10-next-week.html] Give us a visit at www.LetMeFinnish.com [http://www.letmefinnish.com/] for transcripts. Check out our Instagram and Twitter @LetMeFinnishPod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message

This episode discusses the Swedish Speaking Finns, otherwise known as Finnsvensks, and how they got their reputations as the most privileged minorities in the world. Resources for this story and the weekly roundup can be found below. https://sfp.fi/en/frontpage/ https://www.foreigner.fi/articulo/lifestyle/who-are-the-finnish-swedes/20181220172445000965.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland_under_Swedish_rule#Finland_as_part_of_the_Kingdom_of_Sweden https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Finland (Sorry for Wikipedia!) Weekly Roundup https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/fly-you-moon-japanese-billionaire-seeks-8-people-space-voyage-n1259429 https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/yle_poll_sdp_support_drops_as_race_at_the_top_intensifies/11820104 https://areena.yle.fi/audio/1-4355773 https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/18791-avi-for-southern-finland-stands-by-decision-gyms-can-take-in-10-people.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message

In this episode, we discuss Finnish saunas. Please follow us on Instagram or twitter @LetMeFinnishPod and check out our website at LetMeFinnish.com [http://letmefinnish.com/] Information provided by: finland.fi [http://finland.fi/] sauna.fi [http://sauna.fi/] Women in Management Positions: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18765-record-number-of-women-in-management-roles-in-finland.html [https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18765-record-number-of-women-in-management-roles-in-finland.html] More doggos than people registered in Finland: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18742-finland-registered-more-dogs-than-children-last-year.html [https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18742-finland-registered-more-dogs-than-children-last-year.html] New Coronavirus Restrictions: https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11212596 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message

This week’s episode features a candidate for Helsinki City Council, Arvind Ramachandran. Listen in for discussions on his goals as a candidate and member of the city council. If you’d like, please follow us on Instagram @LetMeFinnish and visit our website at letmefinnish.com More information about Arvind and Elections systems: Arvind’s Website and the Left Alliance: https://arvindramachandran.com/ [https://arvindramachandran.com/] https://vasemmisto.fi/frontpage/ Elections Website: Vaalit.fi Weekly Roundup Stories: Spanish Protests https://yle.fi/uutiset/tuoreimmat [https://yle.fi/uutiset/tuoreimmat] Election Postponing https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000007808783.html [https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000007808783.html] Stricter Restrictions in Uusimaa https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11794915 [https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11794915] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message