Searching for a job is hard. It is time-consuming. It can impact your self-esteem. Especially, when rejections keep rolling in. How to keep moving forward? How to use these attacks on your self-worth, and turn them into self-improvement and job search success? Realise, it’s not you. Some job openings may
In the new episode of LEAP, we hear Federico’s exciting journey with Startuplifers. Read on to find out how he ended up moving to San Francisco, working for two different startups and later shifted into a digital nomad lifestyle while travelling around the world. Today, Federico lives in Finland and
In the third episode of LEAP’s new season, we hear an interesting story from Antonio Chiappetta, who works as an iOS software engineer at Elevate Labs. Elevate Labs is a startup developing a brain training tool designed to build communication and analytical skills. The company’s meditation app, Balance, has made
In the second episode of LEAP‘s new season we get to hear an exciting story from Emmi Linkola, who works as a frontend developer at a wholly remote company called SafetyWing. Emmi first heard about Startuplifers while she was studying Information Networks at Aalto University. While still a student at
In the final episode of Series 1 of the Leap-podcast, we meet Kate Dorrer, a Software Developer with an edge. After working for two amazing startups in California, Kate is now back in Helsinki working for ZenRobotics as a Software Generalist. Here is a preview of her story. Pivot from
In the second episode of Leap, a brand new podcast series by Startuplifers, we caught up with Ilari Niitamo. Ilari is a triple threat – developer, designer, and illustrator, specialized in educational content for kids. He is the partner and founder of two companies developing apps and games for kids
Meet Dat, the incredibly talented Android developer with entrepreneurship in his blood, joining the Startuplifers community. He’s double powered with a Bachelor’s in International Business, and a Master’s in Information and Service Management at Aalto University. As a result, his superpower is in business analytics and data science. We first
Say hello to Henri, who’s hopped onboard the Startuplifers journey to San Francisco. He is about to graduate with a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University. Henri’s majoring in Strategy and Venturing, and currently adding the final touches to his thesis on ecosystems and propositions. Henri joined
Cover picture by Veeti Haapsamo Motivation is the most important asset in the job hunt. If you are willing to spend time with sourcing the companies, perfecting your CV, and preparing for the interviews you will most likely find a job. At the end of January, a group of people
“You only learn what your passion is by trying to do something. Dive in and pick something – do the best you can out of it” –Andrew Scheuerman, the CEO and founder of Arch Systems — This is the fourth piece of our company blog series, in which we introduce