Day 7 on 19.11.2014 - Economy and Business Life in Finland

Economy and Business Life in Central Ostrobothnia

Lesson on 19.11.2014

15.10 Wrap up of pretask (blog post) and Introduction of task 3 - company interview in pairs. / Linda (note: this is not a job application interview!)

15:30-16:00 How to make a video with ipads / Petri Rautiainen

16-17.00 - practice interviews. Practice asking questions that you would ask in a real company interview. Make short video clips of the interview, practice editing and make a short video clip at the end. This short clip can be e.g.:

1. Show do’s when interviewing

2. or don’ts when interviewing,
3. how to prepare for a talking to a company
4. what questions should you ask?
5. something you think is relevant
6. something you are worried about

17.00-17:30 - share your video in class using appleTV and feedback discussion

Learning objectives for the interview:

LEARNING COMPETENCE

• is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
• is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams

ETHICAL COMPETENCE

• is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
• is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
• is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
• is able to apply the principles of equality

WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE

• is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
• is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
• knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks

INNOVATION COMPETENCE

• is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field

INTERNATIONALIZATION COMPETENCE

• possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
• is able to operate in a multicultural environment
• takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

Business introduction Krystian Gradowski

1. What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region?

- Metal Industry
- Logistics
- Services
- Chemical Industry

2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

In my opinion the most important sectors in Kokkola are Chemical Industry and Electrical Industry.


3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola?

- Boliden Kokkola
- Solingen Finland
- Kemira
- Kokolan Energia

4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

I know that in Kokkola there is no 'international' or huge IT company but I would like to visit for example Anvia or some other company. I am studying here IT, so it is good for me visit company which is related with my field. I am curious how it looks like, let say from the 'backstage'. I would like to see also what they mainly focused on.

Business introduction, Egor Zmaznev

1.What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?

- Metal industry and basic metal manufacture (Metallien jalostus ja metallituotteiden valm)

- Social services and medicine(Terveys- ja sosiaalipalvelut)

- Chemical industry

- Logistics

- Trade sector

According to http://www.kase.fi/tilastot/tilastot-julkinen.php and http://www.keski-pohjanmaa.fi/tilastot-ja-ennakointi/elinkeinorakenne

2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

To my mind, the most important sectors are practically the same,but their influence on whole Finnish economy differs.I suppose that logistics and trade sectors are two most important and most profitable sectors(mosty because the geographical location of Finland: being "between" Europe and Russian Federation gives great opportunities for these two sectors)
3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola? 

OMG

KPO group

CABB Oy

Freeport Copalt Oy

Boliden Kokkola Oy
4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

Boliden Kokkola Oy, because it is one of the biggest employers in its sectors in Kokkola and working in the most important sector 

Business Introduction, Enitan Odupitan

Kokkola (Swedish: Karleby) is a town and municipality of Finland. The town is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Central Ostrobothnia region. The town has a population of 47,060 (31 January 2014) and covers an area of 2,730.81 square kilometers (1,054.37 sq mi) of which 1,286.61 km² (496.76 sq mi) is water. The population density is 32.59 inhabitants per square kilometer (84.4 /sq mi). Neighbour municipalities are Halsua, Kalajoki, Kannus, Kaustinen, Kruunupyy, Lestijärvi, Luoto and Toholampi.

The 5 most important sectors in Kokkola include, manufacturing (Boat Building),  Hotels & Hospitality, Chemical industry (which happens to be a major employer of labor), Retail Stores (H&M, Halpa-Halli, Lidl) and Educational sector.

Most of the important sectors in the city of Kokkola have the same high level of importance all over the country. The manufacturing sector have the highest rating in Finland. The list of some of the most important companies in Kokkola goes as follows; Tankarri Oy (In charge of student housing) Halpa-Halli, Lidl, Anvia (Cable TV/Internet/Mobile Telephone).

Being a graduate of a first degree in Electrical Engineering, I will like to pay a visit to the energy company(Kokkola Power Ab Oy) in charge of power generation and distribution in Kokkola, as this will provide a wider scope of how electricity is generated and distributed in the city of Kokkola.

Business introduction, Justyna Bernat

1.What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?

• chemical industry
• metal industry
• trade
• services 

 2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

It is hard to specify if Kokkola's sectors are the same in all Finland. Partly yes, because chemical and metal industry are vital in both and foodstuffs. However, pulp and paper are characteristic just for Finland. 

3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola

• KEMIRA CHEMICALS OY
•  DANIN KELOLATTIA VIKSTRÖM DAN TMI
• KENTSO OY AB
•  SOLINGEN FINLAND OY

4.Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

I would like to visit Kemira because I've read chemical industry is very important in Kokkola. I would like to get to know what is the reason of locating this company here and if it offers also work for international students.

Business introduction Jenish

1. What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?

The  important sector in kokkola are Metal and Chemical Industry,Raw material, Logistics, Trade and Service.
http://www.kip.fi

According to the employment statics from 2009 the most important sector are; In industry sector 16% (Chemical and Metal) Health and welfare, 13% in wholesale and retail, 8% in job or service sector in kokkola, 7% in transport and storage sector,6% in the building sector.

http://www.kosek.fi/Kosek.aspx?id=150&p1=135&p2=150

2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

The most important sector the same in kokkola as in Finland are Electrical industry, Boat manufacture industry, Metal Industry, Forestry and Chemical industry, Printing and publication industry.


3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola? 

A: DANIN KELOLATTIA VIKSTRÖM DAN TMI ( Chemical, Chemistry, Rubber and Plastic Manufacture Company)

B: KOKOLAN ENERGIA (Electricity and Energy)

C: FOXWEAR OY ( Clothes, Fabric, Textiles Manufacture Company)

D: KESKI-POHJANMAAN KIRJAPAINO OYJ (Printing and Publishing)

E; KEMIRA FINE CHEMICAL OY KOKKOLAN TEHTAAT ( Chemicals, Medicines, Pharmaceuticals,Pharmacy)

http://fi.sireh.com/co/k/kokkola_companies/#

4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

Well in my case I would like to visit Kesko-pojanmaan kirjapaino oyj the printing and publishing organization i have heard that most of the foreign students as well as finnish citizen work in this company, I am curious to know how they hire worker and their working system and if there is any opportunity of getting job.

Business Introduction - Hilda Sawe

1. 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa).
The most important sectors in Kokkola include the trade sector, service sector, the chemical industry, the metal industry and also the health and welfare services.
http://www.kosek.fi/Kosek.aspx?id=150&p1=135&p2=150


2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?
The most important sectors in finland are the manufacturing sector in the trade industry, the electronics industry, metal industry, forestry industry and the chemicals industry. As seen, the sectors in Kokkola are almost the same as the ones in whole Finland hence Kokkola is like a small part representimg the country. 
http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Economy_of_Finland.html

3. most important companies in Kokkola.
Boliden Kokkola zinc plant, Kokkola Industrial park,  Kokkolan Energie, Foxwear Oy, Danin Kelolattia Vikström Dan Tmi. 

4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?
I would like to visit Foxwear Oy to see the clothes are manufactured, their designs and how the company contributes to the overall economy of Finland.

Business introduction Dominika Bartlova

1. What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?

chemical industry, metal industry, trade, logistics, raw materials

http://www.kip.fi/

2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

No, they are kind of different. I visited one very interesting web site where was written that Finland´s industry is based also on mining and tourism so its not what is Kokkola good at. So I think that every region is specific and a little bit different.

http://www.investinfinland.fi/industries/16

3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola? 

Boliden, OMG, Kemira, KPO Group, CABB Oy

4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

I would like to visit Boliden because I red that it is a very big company where many students have the opportunity to work. So I want to know exactly what they are doing and if there are some opportunities of getting a job.

http://www.boliden.com/

Business Introduction, Josef Necas

1. What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?

• Private services
• Health and social services
• Industry
• Trade
• Primary production ??? (alkutuotanto)

According to http://www.keski-pohjanmaa.fi/tilastot-ja-ennakointi/elinkeinorakenne

Or:

• Renewable energy
• Sea cluster
• Metal industry
• Plastic industry
• Environmental technology

According to http://s3platform.jrc.ec.europa.eu/documents/10157/112248/Background%20on%20Ostrobothnia%20from%20AMCER.pdf

2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?

I think that as Kokkola is close to the sea, there is more improtance of sea cluster industry, also in the previous document, there was mentioned that Central Ostrobothnia puts a great deal of emphasis to renewable energy and environmental technology. I don't know if it's true.

3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola? 

OMG, Boliden, Kemira, Freeport Cobalt Oy, KPO Group, CABB Oy

4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

Probably Boliden, Kemira or OMG, because they are the biggest companies here in Kokkola and it would be interesting to visit them.

Blogging and doing small scale reserach

Blogging is to write about situations and topics from a contextual but also more personal point of view. Blogs are updated regularity and are usually open to the public. Blogs can be personal, but also open to groups.
Our blog is an educational blog, where we share knowledge and reflections and learn together from each other.


Blog posts in our blog should not be too long, but the posts need to stick to the topic and the questions.  Write in your own way, but with correct language and full sentences.

Reflection means to write about one's thoughts and opinions. Write your posts so that you use full sentences and correct language.

Ethics: Remember to respect others when writing in the blog. Writing about others in a negative manner is absolutely not allowed. When commenting others posts, write in an encouraging manner.

To get started: 

In order to write in this blog, you need to provide me with you gmail account so that I can add you to the blog. Send it to me now: lindascourse@gmail.com

After that I will invite you to the blog.

After you accept the invitation, you can start writing in the blog.

To write a post, click new post. Add the suggested title and labels (in the right hand-side). In the company interview case the labels are the following: Company interview, Linda Krokfors and Peter Finell. After that you can just start writing :-)

You can save the post and continue another time. Your post will be seen in the blog when you push publish! Check always what the post looks like in preview and make modifications if needed. You can also modify already published posts by opening the post and pushing "update".

BLOG TASK TODAY 12.11.2014

Research on your own and look for the following information:
1. What are the 5 most important sectors in Kokkola region (Keski-Pohjanmaa)?
2. Are the most important sectors the same in Kokkola (Central Ostrobothnia) as in Finland?
3. What are the most important companies in Kokkola?
4. Reflect on what company would you like to visit? Why?

Write your answers to the blog, meaning that you will write a "new post". 
Title: Business introduction Linda Krofkors (your name)
Label: Business, your full name (Linda Krokfors)

Start with this in class. If you do not finish during class, have it done by Sunday 16.11.2014. 
Learning objective:
- Learn basics about blogging and how to make a post
- Learn about main business sectors in Finland and the local region 
- Learning about companies in Kokkola
- Becoming acquainted with information related to Task 3/ Business

Day 6 on 12.11.2014 - Political System Task 2 presentations, Blogging and Business introduction

Good day to all of you!

Day 6 on 12.11.2014 looks like this:

- Presentation of task 2 continues / Peter

- Research and Blogging - how to write a post to the blog?  /Linda
Room: 138

 - Introduction to task 3

Note: Class time in classroom 264  (first part), then138.

See you soon!
Peter and Linda

Task 3 - Business interview - Deadline 7.12.2014!

 What is the best way to learn about Finnish businesses?

Talk to a company (owner or employee)?
Read about one in a paper or online?
Listen to a presentation?

Learning styles are different and we all have our own preferences. However, learning-by doing is always useful and in this task, I want you to do that!

Your next task is to interview one company in Kokkola region. Do it in pairs (2 people) where your final product is a text in our blog, where you will write about your interview and share what you've learnt and your thoughts (reflection). 

We will do this in two steps. On 19.11.2014 we will make training interviews based on your research done on 12.11.2014 and general knowledge. These training sessions will prepare you for the real interview! Do the real interview sometime when it is suitable for you and the company. Publish the post by 7.12.2014! Read your friends posts and comment on 3! No post, no comments = no grade for the task.

To remember:

Interview a company that really interests you!
Learn about the company as much as possible so that you are prepared for the interview.
Make an appointment with the owner or an employee, who can answer your questions.
Be responsible. Be yourself, but respect the time and the person you are interviewing! (this could be your future employer!)

Write in this sheet what company you will interview, with who! You cannot interview the same company as somebody else!!
Company interview list
 
Requirements:

Your blog post needs to include the following:
- Present the company and sector where it is active.
- Why did you choose that company?
- What are the main products/services the company offers to the market?
- What are the main markets for the company?
- Add a picture and include references from where the picture is.
 - Self-reflection: Would you like to work in that field in the future? Why?

Add Title: Company name (Kaavya Kitchen) - company interview
Add label: Company interview, full names (Linda Krokfors, Peter Finell)
Read your friends posts and comment on 3! (requirement)
Deadline:7.12.2014