I started my business studies internship at Checkfin in November 2021 with an open and positive mind. Until now, I had focused mainly on family and studies, so I was really looking forward to the internship! It is important to be able to put into practice the theories learned in school, but for me, the main goal was also to understand the content of Checkfin’s services in relation to the Finnish statutory requirements.
Before working at Checkfin, I was on parental leave so it’s been a while since my previous job. Because of this, changes in working practices were expected. I knew that the role of social media in marketing has grown, and digitalization and working remotely are the words of the day. So how to succeed working as a trainee?
Digitalization is changing the requirements for learning. In order to work smoothly, it is good to know how to operate various digital tools. The orientation I got at the beginning of the internship gave me the tools to work in various ways and enabled me to work remotely as the internship progressed.
At the very beginning of the internship, my understanding of the work done by Checkfin expanded quickly. I was given a task to transform the Contractor’s Obligations and Liability in practical terms online training into webinar form. Although I have no previous experience in the construction industry or any other similar industries, after completing Checkfin’s practical online trainings, I realized the importance of statutory requirements. Because the online trainings are built in an easy-to-understand format, trainings are suitable for students who are just learning the ways of the construction industry as well as for professionals in the field for whom the law gives grey hair.
I updated Checkfin’s social media and created the visual look of the co-operation website Finnishtraining.com. Indeed, social media has an enormous importance today, especially in marketing. A great way to increase a company’s visibility, but it takes a lot of time and effort. I quickly realized how updating and creating content for social media form a big part of the company’s operations.
My internship at Checkfin has been very rewarding. I have been doing a variety of different tasks and have been given free rein to work on things. I feel that I got a good idea of what is required by the Finnish Liability Act. I am also grateful for the opportunity to work remotely, which helped a lot in running everyday life. Thank you Marika and Marianja, it has been a joy to be part of the team!
