Career Podcast
In these inspiring episodes, Hanken’s alumni share their career stories and discuss what choices they have made, but also look back at their studies at Hanken. On top of the alumni episodes, you can also listen to bonus episodes about the support Hanken provides students.
Season 2
1. Från idé till framgångsrikt företag
Lyssna på Rudis och Tristans diskussion om bland annat företagande och varför Rudi valde att byta huvudämne under sin studietid.
This episode is in Swedish.
Rudi's book tip: The Hard Thing About Hard Things, Ben Horowitz
2. Creating opportunities that match your dream
Listen to Robin talk about sustainability, what attracted him to Finland and what made him stay.
This episode is in English.
Robin's book tip: Grow the pie, Alex Edmans
3. Från ishall till styrelserum
Lyssna på Petri berätta om hur det varit att vara med Googles unika tillväxthistoria efter hans professionella idrottskarriär.
This episode is in Swedish.
Petri's book tip: Putins krets: maktkamp om det moderna Ryssland, Catherine Belton
4. Behind the evident
Listen to Xiaoyang Wu talk about switching career paths from accounting to supply chain, and what is has been like coming to Finland to study and work from China.
This episode is in English.
Xiaoyang's book tip: Hans Rosling, Factfulness & Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg
5. Hoppet till höga höjder
Lyssna på Alexandra berätta om hur det är att leda i ett företag, hoppa in i djupa änden och samtidigt vara i balans. Alexandra berättar utifrån hennes erfarenheter som VP Marketing på RELEX Solutions.
This episode is in Swedish.
Alexandra's book tip: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, Héctor García
6. Tempo, talang och tacksamhet
Lyssna på Michaela berätta om sina studier på Hanken i Vasa och hur hon gjort en karriär med att vara sig själv.
This episode is in Swedish.
Michaela's book tip: Untamed, Glennon Doyle & Light Is The New Black, Rebecca Campbell
7. Cash and containers
Listen to Riikka sharing experiences from her international career and why she decided to apply to Hanken to pursue another Master's degree.
This episode is in English.
Riikka's book tip: Historical novels by Enni Mustonen & The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor, Eddie Jaku
8. Från Shanghai till Stockholm
Lyssna på Philip då han berättar om hans karriär utomlands, vikten av nätverkande och om att våga be om det man vill ha.
This episode is in Swedish.
Philip's book tip: Suurin niistä on rakkaus - Kirsti Paakkasen tarina, Ulla Maija-Paavilainen
9. En stig med öppna möjligheter
Lyssna på Joel berätta om hans karriär på bank- och försäkringsbranschen och om hur det är att vara en ung ledare.
This episode is in English.
Joel's book tip: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie & Spotify inifrån: Så blir man störst i världen, Jonas Leijonhufvud & Sven Carlsson
10. Spreading your wings in IP Law
Listen to Gokcen talk about her career in intellectural property rights and how she combined studying and being a mom to a 4-year old.
This episode is in English.
Gokcen's book tip: The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry & A History of Intellectual Property in 50 Objects, Claudy Op den Kamp & Dan Hunter
11. Värdekedjor genom karriären
Lyssna på William berätta om hans studier inom logistik och hans karriär inom ecommerce.
This episode is in Swedish.
William's book tip: Shoe Dog - A memoir by the creator of nike, Phil Knight
12. All about the people
Listen to Lotta talk about her PhD studies and culture and leadership at work.
This episode is in English.
Lotta's book tip: Leading from the Emerging Future: From Ego-System to Eco-System Economies, Otto Scharmer
13. Passion, karriär och nationalekonomi
Lyssna på Heidi berätta om hennes karriär i bankvärlden och hur hon valde att doktorera inom nationalekonomi.
This episode is in Swedish.
Heidi's book tip: Utvandrarserien, Vilhelm Moberg
Bonus episode: Hanken International Talent
The theme for this season's bonus episode is Hanken International Talent – Hanken’s initiative to support international students’ integration to the working life and society in Finland. Hanken employee Henna Konsti talks about the Hanken International Talent -module, which is new for Autumn 2022, and Hanken student Angad Dev Roy shares his first-hand experiences as a student at Hanken.
This episode is in English
Season 1
1. Recruiting and assessing talent
Listen to Christopher talk about what recruiters look for and why it is important to stay true to yourself.
This episode is in English.
Christopher's book tip: George Orwell, 1984
2. Resan till Enfuce - när drömmar går i uppfyllelse
Hör Monika berätta om varför hon valde att grunda ett eget företag och om vikten av att se utmaningar som nya möjligheter.
This episode is in Swedish.
Monika's book tip: Melinda Gates, The Moment of Lift och Simon Sinek, Start with Why
3. From New Delhi to Helsinki - building on competitive advantages
Listen to Apramey talk about his exchange studies and how he built a successful career after returning to Hanken and completing a PhD-degree.
This episode is in English.
Apramey's book tip: Kate Atkinson, Life after Life and Erin Meyer & Reed Hastings, No Rules Rules
4. Från idé till ny affärsinriktning
Hör Eleonor tala om innovationskulturen på Wärtsilä och vikten av att tacka ja till nya möjligheter.
This episode is in Swedish.
Eleonor's book tip: Hans Rosling, Factfulness och Linus Jonkman, Introvert - den tysta revolutionen
5. A flying career in logistics
Listen to Fredrik talk about the journey to Finnair and the rewarding aspects of logistics.
This episode is in English.
Fredrik's book tip: Al Ries and Jack Trout, Marketing Warfare
6. Utryckning i finansbranschen
Hör Hanna berätta om jobbet som chefsekonom och om hur studierna på Hanken möjliggjort en karriär som finansbranschens brandkårist.
This episode is in Swedish.
Hanna's book tip: Anne Brunila, Kuka olisi uskonut
7. Företagande i förändring
Hör Kristian berätta om drivkrafterna bakom företagande och om vad som krävs för att expandera internationellt.
This episode is in Swedish.
Kristian's book tip: Thomas L. Friedman, Thank You for Being Late
8. From Moscow to Helsinki - driving towards a successful career
Listen to Jenni talk about why she chose Hanken and how she built a successful career in Intellectual Property Law.
This episode is in English.
Jenni's book tip: History books
9. Frankrike, vin och kundservice
Hör Paulina berätta om sin karriär inom hotell- och restaurangbranschen och hur äventyrslusten styrt hennes yrkesval.
This episode is in Swedish.
Paulina's book tip: Mick Conefrey, How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt
Bonus episode: Expectations, guidance and finding your path
What should you think about when choosing your major? What do you do if your motivation fades and how can you start building a career while you are studying? Listen to Jennie, Alexandra and Camilla talk about what support you can get from Hanken.
This episode is in English.
Producers
Mira Aarnivuo, Alumni Relations Manager
Susanna Paul, Career Planning Officer
Camilla Wardi, Head of Corporate Relations and Outreach
Editing
Gustaf Hafström, Online Marketing Coordinator