‘Choose a specialisation area that really interests you’

A multidisciplinary approach and IT skills are needed

‘It is advisable to adopt a diversified approach to studying and take advantage of Aalto University’s extensive course supply. I also recommend studying languages as much as possible’, said accounting alumni Aleksi Halttunen, who took part in the panel.

When the alumni were asked what skills are required in the future world of work, everyone nodded approvingly, when economics alumni Juho Saarinen stated: ‘Solid and continuously updated IT skills are increasingly important. Everyone should have an understanding of these matters.’ Information and service management alumni Kirsi Klemola said that IT is a part of every project at her work in some way or another, so you have to feel comfortable with IT terminology even if you do not have to know everything.

Alumni also reminded the students of the importance of well-being and social life. ‘Enjoy your student days and, most importantly, the people you spend your student years with’, finance alumni Annika Alestalo encouraged the students. Niklas Huotari, in turn, reminisced about his exchange year and said one reason for taking part in an international student exchange was the fact that he wanted to have fun. ‘Afterwards, it is great to think about everything that took place, and tell my workmates and customers crazy stories about my time abroad.’

Approximately 200 first-year students attended the event, which was organised for the fourth time.

Alumni taking part in the event:

Management:

Niklas Huotari, aTalent Recruiting

Katariina Koskelainen, CIVITTA

Marketing:

Atte Aro, Innofactor

Elisa Hauru, Fiskars

Information and service management:

Kirsi Klemola, VR Group

Economics:

Juho Saarinen, Outokumpu

Minna Kuusisto, Gaia Consulting

Finance:

Annika Alestalo, Accenture

Accounting:

Emilia Rantala, KONE

Aleksi Halttunen, EY

Business Law:

Emmiliina Kujanpää, Finnish Chambers of Commerce

Further information:

Tanja Makkonen

Senior Manager, Career Services

[email protected]

Emilia Nevalainen

Alumni Relations Coordinator

[email protected]