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Tengslatorg - Careers Connections | University of Iceland

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Tengslatorg (Careers Connection) is a collaborative platform that supports networking with Icelandic businesses and the public sector.

Students can access Careers Connection to browse job advertisements and apply.

The University allows employers to advertise jobs that require higher education on the Tengslatorg website free of charge.

Careers Connection lists domestic and international vacancies (full-time positions or summer jobs), as well as internship and volunteer opportunities for UI students. The platform helps students find professional opportunities that require a university degree and/or further their career development.

Any companies, organisations or other employers interested in creating internships are welcome to get in touch via email: starfsthjalfun@hi.is.

The University of Iceland collaborates with businesses and the public sector to increase internship opportunities for students.

Careers Connection is a great way to reach future employees, i.e. University of Iceland students, with a vast array of knowledge and skills, ready to take on the challenges of an ever-evolving job market.

Employers can access Careers Connection and advertise vacancies free of charge.

Careers Connection has been welcomed by companies and public institutions looking to employ University of Iceland students and graduates. There is a wide variety of jobs listed, with new vacancies added every week.

Full-time jobs, summer jobs and part-time student jobs must be relevant to a university degree and/or offer career development opportunities in order to be listed on Careers Connection.

To register go to Tengslatorg and click on Log in.

Employers can reach up to 15000 students at all levels of higher education by listing job vacancies on Tengslatorg (Careers Connection).

Students graduate from UI at three points over the year which means there is a steady supply of higher education graduates all year round.

Tengslatorg also expands opportunities for collaboration between UI, researchers and employers that can lead to innovation and development.

UI works together with businesses and the public sector to increase the number of student internships. As part of an internship, students apply their acquired knowledge and skills to take on real-life tasks and projects under the supervision of specialists.

Please email starfsthjalfun@hi.is if you are interested in creating internship positions and shaping the professionals and researchers of the future.

Work in Iceland is your one-stop shop for comprehensive information about:

the job market in Iceland
helping foreign experts move to Iceland for work
living in Iceland

Diverse people who have moved - sometimes across the world - to work in Iceland on Vimeo.

In order to find suitable employment, a person must have:

extensive self-knowledge
skills and experience
awareness of their strengths and
a plan for personal and professional development

It is important to make a realistic assessment of yourself and understand which settings would suit your education and personal skills. You need to ask yourself the following questions:

What do I want?
How do I envision my future career?
What do I most value at work?
What are my interests?
What are my skills?
What skill areas could I improve?
What kind of environment would I want to work in?
What job would suit me?

Do not hesitate to book an appointment if you need guidance.

Look through job advertisements and think about what you already know about the employer and what you want to know. Carefully consider the job description and requirements. Look up recruitment agencies.

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