Work in Lapland
About this event
Are you ready to experience the magic of the North?
Then join us for the Work in Lapland event on September 4, between 11-15 CET!
Are you in tourism and hospitality or in related fields? Then this event is for you. The event focuses on connecting jobseekers from all EU/EEA countries with employers in Kainuu, North Ostrobothnia and Lapland in other words the North of Finland.
Winter season keeps adding to its attraction. Last winter season was breathtakingly busy. There were more direct flights from all over Europe to Lapland and the North than ever before. Are you up for the challenge? Don't worry, during the event day you will receive a lot of information on what it is like to live and work in northern Finland. You will learn cool facts about winter. Hear from employers through interviews and videos. To get the most out of the event remember to register and keep up to date with the exhibitors and job opportunities!
In the event, employers from Kainuu, North Ostrobothnia and Lapland are looking for their next talent and offering you a unique opportunity to work in the most inspiring surroundings and experience the laid-back mentality of the North. Not forgetting Northern lights, minus degrees and snow, lots of snow, all adding up to a one-of-a kind working environment.
Hei job seeker! This event is part of European Job Days - a series of events organised throughout Europe. Join us online and meet employers from the North.
Here's what you can do right now!
- Register online as soon as possible.
- Upload and improve your profile/CV.
- Apply for jobs right away and keep checking for new postings! Match your skills with the right job!
- Get to know the employers.
We also want to welcome all employers from the Finnish North! This event gives the ideal opportunity for you to promote your recruitment needs throughout Europe. You can reach potential job seekers with different language skills, experiences, and backgrounds.
The event is open to all industries, for employers from Lapland, North Ostrobothnia and Kainuu. The sooner you register- the better. You can publish vacancies right away. Jobseekers can apply to open vacancies, and you can browse applications even before the event. Maybe you can even fill some positions before the event! On the event day, you will have the opportunity to interview applicants, chat with jobseekers, and showcase your company with a video on the agenda.
To join us on the 4th of September 2024 at Work in Lapland, European Online Job Days event, you have to register in advance! Register by clicking the yellow tab at the top of the page.
Read more about living and working in Finnish Lapland here (Source: House of Lapland).
Information on work permits
A citizen of an EU member state, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland or Norway,
- does not need a residence permit for residence in Finland.
- You have to register your right of residence if you stay in Finland for longer than three months
- I am an EU citizen or an EU citizen's family member | Maahanmuuttovirasto (migri.fi)
If you are not a citizen of an EU Member State, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Iceland or Norway,
- In most cases you need to apply for a residence permit when you are moving to Finland.
- Select the right application based on the reason you are moving to Finland
Finnish Immigration Service’s step-by-step application finder helps you to find the right application to suit your situation:
Jobseekers toolkit for Finland
Whether you are moving to Finland as a single person or with your family, you will have many questions that will need answering.
Here you will find an extensive toolkit of reliable and up-to-date information to help build your home in Finland.
Start here to begin planning your move and making your transition to Finland that much easier.
Introducing life in Finland
a comprehensive guide in 12 languages about moving to and living in Finland
More information about moving to Finland in 13 languages:
Regional information about the North of Finland
- Kainuu
- North Ostrobothnia
- Lapland
- Job Market Finland, Lapland - Information about working in Lapland
How to find a job in Finland
If you want to check vacancies in English, you may use the job search websites below.
Starting your own company in Finland
Thinking about starting a business in Finland, have a look through the information and services on
There are also 30 Enterprise Agencies in Finland offering free and confidential business counselling to all interested in entrepreneurship.
Need help in starting a business take a look at:
Taxation:
What you need to know about taxation in Finland, you can find out from:
- Taxes and personal finances – Work in Finland
- General information about taxation in Finland – infoFinland.fi
- Work and taxation in Finland - Finnish Tax Administration
- Coming to work for a Finnish employer – Finnish Tax Administration
Social security:
Whether moving to Finland temporarily or permanently, about to start work or looking for work, this guide by KELA (Social Insurance Institution of Finland) covers all the basics on social security.
You may also ready about social security in Finland at infoFinland.fi.
Digital and population data service agency
Information on registration of municipality of residence, family relations, personal identity code etc.
Suomi.fi
Suomi.fi -Online service contains information about public services, forms and news released by the public administration.
Recognition of qualifications
Have you completed a higher education degree or a vocational qualification abroad? Do you want to work in your profession or complete further studies in Finland? Then the following links will help you:
- Finnish national agency for education
- Service guide for recognition of qualifications (oph.fi)
- Valvira Llicensing and authorisation of social welfare and healthcare professionals
- Finnish Food Authority
Where to learn Finnish or Swedish:
There are onsite and online courses available. In most cities additional possibilities can be found by looking at the city websites and the services provided. Here are a few general possibilities:
Some employers organize Finnish or Swedish language training for their employees. Ask your employer if you can study Finnish or Swedish at your workplace. Your employer can establish contact with the TE Office and apply for the Workplace Finnish/Swedish language training for its personnel.
Targeted Mobility Scheme
Are you moving to another EU country, Norway or Iceland for work? You can receive financial support for the move from the Targeted Mobility Scheme project.
Targeted Mobility Scheme projects provide financial support to promote labour mobility in the EU, Norway and Iceland. There are several projects coordinated by the Swedish and German employment services and the European Employment Services EURES.
How to find and apply to a job in Finland?
As a jobseeker you are expected to independently apply to jobs. This means that you browse through job vacancies online, carefully read the requirements and assess if you would be a good match to the job and the employer. Then you will apply to the job through the channel the company has stated in the job vacancy. You shouldn’t have to pay to any company to find you a job.
Employers want to know how the company would benefit from employing you so your CV and application letter should reflect on that. Finnish people highly value honesty and are quite modest. This means that one shouldn’t exaggerate their skills or experience in the application. It will put you into a bad position if it is later revealed that you in fact didn’t possess the qualities you have stated in your resume.
Employers in Finland appreciate jobseekers that show interest to them as an organization. You are welcome to ask questions to better understand the job requirements, the company culture, salary etc. Some job vacancy ads have specified a dedicated time slot for the jobseeker to be able to contact the company representative before the application period ends. Some job ads don’t have a specified time slot but the representative contact information is given. Usually, one phone call or an email is enough to get the needed information. Be careful not to overbear the person and the company. It is considered rude if a jobseeker tries to make a contact too many times. In your job seeking process to Finland the main emphasis should be put into the cover letter and CV. Make sure you stand out with your application documents!
If the hiring company thinks your profile is interesting to them, they might invite you to an interview.
You can look for jobs here:
https://tyomarkkinatori.fi/en/personal-customers/vacancies?ae=NOW&f=NOW&p=0&ps=30&s=LATEST
https://www.workinfinland.com/en/open-jobs/
https://europa.eu/eures/portal/jv-se/home?lang=en&pageCode=find_a_job
