MegaMatchmaking 2026

MegaMatchmaking brings hope to the autumn by bringing together job seekers, recruiting employers, and other key players in the working life.

Whether you are a student, job seeker or thinking about new dreams and career options, MegaMatchmaking offers something for everyone.

As a visitor, you’ll get:

• the opportunity to meet dozens of recruiters and working life actors.
  inspiration and tips for job hunting.
• A professional CV photo or CV coaching.
• The opportunity to build your network and find a new direction in life!

On the day of the event, there will be a free bus service between Oulu Market Square and Tullisali. The bus leaves the Market Square (Kaarlenväylä) at 8:45 a.m., and the last bus leaves Tullisali at 3:15 p.m.

Career Café

• Stop by for a cup of coffee or tea and chat with professionals.
• You can discuss topics such as job hunting, working abroad, or entrepreneurship.
• Free guidance is also available from a career counsellor, among others.

CV Clinic

• The Career Café also has a CV clinic where you can get expert help with finalising your resume.
• Bring your resume with you on paper or on your phone, and we will help you polish your job application documents!

CV Photography

• Come to the photo booth and get a professional photo of yourself for your job application. The photo will be sent to you electronically about a week after the photo shoot.

Stage programme:

9.30–9.45
Tilaisuuden avaus
Juha Ala-Mursula, johtaja, BusinessOulu

10.00–10.30
Kiinnostavampi alue – kiinnostavammat työmahdollisuudet
Matleena Aarikallio, Yritysyhteistyön kumppanuuspäällikkö, Oulu2026

10.45–11.15
Stand Out in the Finnish Job Market: Practical Skills for Effective Self-Presentation (ENG)
Ramón Crespí, Communication & Behaviour Strategist | Advisor to Nordic Leaders on Sales, Trust & Influence | International Speaker

11.30–12.00
Working and Living in Norway and Sweden (ENG)
Birgitta Tamminen, EURES-adviser, Eures Sweden
Carolien Vandersmissen, Senioradviser, Nav EURES Troms og Finnmark

12.15–12.45
Työnantajien ja rekrytoijien vinkit — millainen on hyvä työnhakuprofiili
BusinessOulun asiantuntijat

13.00–13.45
Keynote: Luovuus vaatii rohkeutta – luovuus ja intuitio voimavarana
Krista Kosonen, näyttelijä

14.00
End of stage programme

More information

The event is organized by BusinessOulu, and it is free and open to everyone.