Are you looking for new job opportunities? We are with you on your journey.
Information and support for job search
TAKU offers support and advice also during the job search phase. Our members can take advantage of numerous free training courses: the themes support working life skills and job search. Akava Special Branches’ free career coaching offers personal support for job search, identifying one's own skills and career planning.
Please feel free to contact us, we will help our members with all questions regarding working life!
Benefits and services
As our member, you have access to all TAKU’s and Akava Special Branches’ member benefits. This means you can participate in free trainings, professional events and take advantage of free time-related shopping benefits (Member+) etc. See the full list >>
Get your job search documents in order!
Do you need some help with, for example, writing a resume or job application? TAKU is happy to help its members personally, taku@taku.fi
Support for employment issues
We help our members with issues related to employment contracts, employment terms and conditions and salary in the arts and culture sector.
If your employer is not covered by the TES agreement, you can apply the salary and employment recommendations for the arts and culture sector produced by TAKU.
You can also have your employment contract reviewed by us before signing it.
Welcome to networking!
TAKU organizes meetings and networking opportunities for its members both live and online. Follow our communications and join us!
What should I do if I lose my job?
- Register at the TE Office as a job seeker on your first day of unemployment.
- Submit your daily allowance application after 2 weeks via Erko's online services.
- Erko will ask any additional questions you may have and process your daily allowance application as soon as possible.
- Notify the end of your employment relationship via Akava Special Branches online services >>
What should I do if I am laid off?
- Register with the TE Office on the first day of unemployment.
- Apply for daily allowance after two weeks via Erko's online services.
- Make the extension applications according to your previous salary payment period.
- Wait patiently, Erko will ask for the necessary additional information.