Frequently Asked Questions

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About Barona Nordic

What are the benefits of Barona Nordic?

Barona Nordic is your one stop shop for planning and reaching your career related goals. The service is designed to help career builders to accelerate their growth through personalized learning, career guidance and accurate job recommendations.

Is Barona Nordic a paid-for service?

Using Barona Nordic is free of charge, outside of the data bundles needed to access the service. You can create your online CV, apply for jobs, read articles and access learning content absolutely free.

What do I need to do to start using Barona Nordic?

There are no special requirements for joining. Anyone over 18 years who wants to apply for jobs, learn new skills, stay up-to-date with industry news or who wants to plan ahead their career may register on Barona Nordic. Registration is fast and easy. However, to find relevant jobs and courses or to increase chances of finding employment, we encourage you to complete your profile.

Can I use Barona Nordic even if I am a student and don’t have work experience?

Yes, you can. We have also internship positions on the job search as well. You should also check the learning library that is designed to help you out in finding your first job opportunity. You can also read Articles on your industry to prepare you for the career ahead.

Jobs on Barona Nordic

What kind of jobs are there on Barona Nordic?

We offer jobs from various industries and seniority levels. Currently all our jobs are located in the Nordic countries, mainly Finland. We recommend that you check for new job content regularly. All the jobs on the platform are verified by our team and are always free from any scams. We want to remind you that, under no circumstances should you ever pay for applying for a job!

Am I allowed to apply for jobs in a country where I am not living at the moment?

Yes, all the positions in the service are open for international candidates. However, it is good to keep in mind that employers have the ultimate say on whether they are willing to deal with work permits and relocation costs. So make sure you check the requirements before submitting an application.

Are jobs on Barona Nordic genuine?

All jobs on Barona Nordic are verified by the Barona team. You may not necessarily find the jobs on the employers’ website as some employers prefer applications to come from external sources like Barona.

Why are you duplicating job postings?

For some of the jobs on Barona, the employer is continuously looking for fresh talent and therefore there are multiple openings for the same position. In some cases, the employer is hiring for the same role in multiple locations.

Why don’t I get job recommendations from Barona?

Make sure to check your spam folder and to mark Barona emails as safe. You can also check the email settings on the platform under Job Search Settings

Password and account

How do I reset my password?

Open your browser and go to www.baronanordic.com/login. Click ‘Forgot your password?’ and follow the instructions to reset it. The system will send you a recovery email with a link to reset your password.

I am trying to log in but it says my email address is already taken?

Most likely you are on the registration page, please go to the login page and click on this link www.baronanordic.com/login. Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by clicking on 'Forgot your password?'.

I don’t need my Barona account anymore. How do I delete my account?

We will be sad to see you leave and recommend that you keep your account, as we are constantly updating the content on Barona Nordic to better serve our community’s needs. If you nevertheless wish to delete your Barona account, click on your image on the home page (header bar-top right) and select Account Settings. You will find the Delete account option there.

Managing and improving my Profile (CV)

How do I get my CV to full completion?

The stronger your profile is, the better your chances are for finding interesting jobs, courses and articles on the platform. To push your profile completion rate up, you need to fill in all sections.

Why do I need to add skills and how do I do it?

Your skills are very important as they show the employer what you can do. You can add skills to your profile under the Skill set section or by connecting individual skills to each of your work experience items on the profile page. In total you can add a maximum of 50 skills to your profile.

Why do I need to create a profile and why does it take time?

Profile creation is a process you need to complete only once. We also provide you with a tool to automatically analyze and build your profile based on an existing CV. A great profile is needed to receive great recommendations and to get the best out of the experience. You can also be headhunted by employers looking for talent on Barona Nordic.

How do I write a CV?

We have great insights on how to build a great CV. Kindly check out the articles we have listed under the Forum section as well as the free of charge courses we host on the platform.

Applying for jobs

How is the application process like on Barona Nordic?

For applying to jobs you need to complete all the application steps we've provided in order to submit the application successfully. Also make sure your profile is fully filled to give our recruiters as much information as possible.

How can I access my incomplete job application?

You can save and finish your application any time before the application end date. To access your incomplete applications, log in to your profile, go to the Jobs page and click on the Applications tab or check out the My Updates section on My Barona page. Just remember that the employers may close the application process early and that early applicants always have the best chances of progressing to the next phase.

How do I get notified that my application has been submitted?

For jobs that are submitted on Barona Nordic, your application is submitted as you click the Submit button. You will also get a confirmation email.

What next after I get shortlisted for a position?

The employer will get back to you on the next steps. Sometimes the recruitment process takes a while (even up to 2 months) and this communication might not be immediate. Being shortlisted is also not yet a confirmation for being invited for interviews. Sometimes employers select several candidates to the shortlist and then invite only a smaller number of candidates for the interviews.

Why do I have to take a long personality test when I apply for a job?

Employers want to find people that match their corporate culture and therefore ask candidates to complete personality assessments. When it comes to personality, there are no right or wrong answers. After all, we are who we are! The personality test is based on the Big 5 framework, which is a proven and popular psychometric framework for assessing people's character in a professional environment.

Can I get my test results for the aptitude tests?

No, however, employers use the questions that candidates failed on the aptitude test, to better understand your fit for their role.

How do I cancel my application and reapply again?

If you realize that you missed a key thing in your application and you already submitted it, you can always cancel your application and apply afresh. To do so, access the Jobs page and then enter the Applications tab. Find your application and click Cancel. Before canceling make sure that the job is still open for applications!

How do I write a Cover letter?

Check out our job application tips and access the Articles page and search for articles discussing how to write a perfect cover letter.

How does the Service use your data for automated processing

The Service uses a set of algorithms designed to improve the experience for both job seekers and employers. These algorithms help personalize and streamline your use of the Service—but they are never used to make hiring decisions. All job applications are always reviewed by real people. In building the Service, special care has been taken to ensure that algorithms are fair and do not show bias towards or against any specific user group. The summary below explains how the main algorithms work.

Please note!

While the algorithms help surface relevant opportunities, they are never perfect. It is therefore important to regularly check job listings and keep your profile updated to get the best results.

Onboarding flow-based recommendations

The Service registration and onboarding flow is designed to tailor the experience to your needs. The goal of the onboarding flow questions is to understand your career interests, professional background, and skills so the platform can suggest relevant job opportunities. You can indicate your preferences by selecting interesting job titles, categories, or by creating a job seeker profile (essentially an online CV). Regardless of the method, your selected job category, skill set, and experience level are used to filter job listings, helping ensure you see the most relevant roles.

Location-based recommendations

The Service uses your location preferences to suggest job opportunities in areas you're interested in. You’ll be asked to specify preferred locations (such as cities, towns, or regions), which are then used to show relevant jobs on your Home screen when logged in. Please note! If you do not have location preferences, you can leave the location preferences empty or leave them at country level (e.g. Finland). You can update these preferences at any time under the Career Preferences tab in the Jobs section of the platform.

Profile-based recommendations

To receive the most accurate job suggestions and improve your chances of finding work, you're encouraged to complete your job seeker profile, so called Profile. This includes your work experience, education, and skills—essentially forming your online CV. The platform uses artificial intelligence based algorithms to match your profile with job openings by comparing your qualifications (such as skills, experience level, and education) with the requirements of available jobs

User Behavior-based recommendations

To complement other types of job recommendations, the Service monitors your job search behavior—such as the jobs you view and apply for—and provides personalized suggestions based on this behavior. The Service then recommends jobs with similar titles and competence profiles, and these recommendations evolve over time as your activity on the platform changes.