Suomen Ekonomit
(The Finnish Business School Graduates)
Business Student, we’ve got your back
Did you know that you’re automatically a member of Suomen Ekonomit through your local student association?
Introduction:
Suomen Ekonomit is a nationwide professional community of students and graduates in Economics and Business. Our nearly 60,000 members form a national network of 25 local association and 14 student associations. (Your organization) is one of these 14 student associations.
We offer our members a wide range of services and advocacy. We support, advise, and defend our members in all matters related to working life.
Union for highly educated professionals, which in Finland is:
– legal
– non-stigmatizing
– the norm: 55% of people are members of a union
– career-boosting: salaries of members are higher
We help our members with questions like:
– How much should I be paid?
– How do I find a good job?
– What should be included in a job contract?
– What definitely shouldn’t be included?
– What if something goes wrong at work?
– What if I can’t find a job?
– What on earth is a collective agreement (TES)?
Free Student Membership:
Your free student membership begins when you join your student association. You automatically become a member of Suomen Ekonomit. Suomen Ekonomit membership is free, but upon joining, you’ll pay the membership fee of Boomi ry (15 €).
Student Liaison (Kylli):
In Boomi, you will be assisted with matters related to Ekonomit (the Finnish Business SchoolGraduates) by the student liaison, known as ‘kylli’. Currently, Pinja Komulainen is acting as Boomi’s kylli. Her duties include planning and implementing marketing, communication, and events for the students of her university on behalf of Ekonomit. She shares information with the students about advocacy and work-life related matters. So, feel free to get in touch if you have any questions! ”Alongside my studies, I work part time for Ekonomit. I study marketing at Tampere University – so I’m a Boomari just like you. My job is to represent you at the office and to promote Ekonomit on campus. I organize and sponsor events, which are open to all business students! I help you find our services and make use of them during your studies. I also sponsor cool merch
Use Your Membership in eLounge:
Get the most out of your membership by logging into eLounge. There you’ll find your digital membership card, services tailored for students like the job search service and thesis service, and rotating member benefits.