Finland Works
Acerca de este evento
Would you like to be a part of Finland's innovative story and bring your skills to our northern country? Finland is not only a beautiful, safe, and nature-loving country, but also a land of endless possibilities. Finland is one of the global leaders in work-life balance and a fantastic place to experience a fulfilling life.
Finnish employers are looking to recruit talent from a diverse range of sectors in this Finland Works event!
The event will take place on 8th of October between 11-14 CET.
By working in Finland, you will become a part of dynamic and innovative work environment where you´ll have the opportunity to be involved in building your happy future. In Finland you'll find a strong focus on well-being through balancing working hours and free time. Finnish work culture emphasizes trust, strong work ethic, cooperation and work-life balance. Values like equality, low hierarchy, honesty and reliability are cherished in both Finnish working life and society.
In the event programme you’ll discover the best that Finland has to offer. We will provide you with an insight into living and working in Finland as well as introduction to the different parts of our beautiful country. You will also hear from the employers and who knows, maybe find yourself in Finland in no time!
Welcome to the annual Finland Works online event!
Jobseeker - Get the most out of the event by following this quick guide:
- Create your profile and upload your CV right now, Find out how!
- Apply for jobs right away and keep checking for new positions!
- Prepare for possible interviews.
- Check out the event programme.
- Get to know the employers by visiting their stands.
- Chat with exhibitors on the day of the event, click on 'Chat with Exhibitors'.
Many job opportunities for this event will be advertised closer to the event date so please be patient. In the meantime, explore our Jobseeker's Toolkit. We have compiled a list of helpful links there containing the most recent open positions available throughout Finland right now.
You can also participate in the event if you are employer or an info point
Info point: In this role, you will act as an ”ambassador” for a region, city or municipality, with the primary function of promoting the attractiveness of your area and increasing its visibility. Info points can offer information on, for example, the special features of the labour market and open vacancies in your area, housing, culture, transport, healthcare and other services offered by the area.
Employer: In this role, you will source and provide information about the company's open positions to find the right talent for your team. You promote the company's brand and visibility to attract top talent. You will also answer applicants' questions about the recruitment process, the company, and its culture and values.
Employer from Finland - this event offers an ideal opportunity to promote your recruitment needs throughout Europe! Once you have posted your vacancies, the platform will immediately start matching them with candidate profiles. The event is open to all industries. You can publish vacancies right away. Jobseekers can apply to open vacancies, and you can browse applications even before the event. Possibly, you will find your future employee sooner than you think. On the event day, you will have the opportunity to interview applicants, chat with jobseekers, and showcase your company with a video on the event programme.
If you wish to have a discussion with TE-live about a broadcast marketing your job vacancies, leave your contact details here and we'll get back to you!
Register using the button “Register for this event” at the top of the page – your results will be better the sooner you do it! For further information, see here.
Jobseeker's Toolkit
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 about working and living in Finland.
Start here to begin planning your move and making your transition to Finland that much easier.
For basic information: General info on right to work in Finland
Introducing life in Finland
Your guide for living in Finland (infofinland.fi) - a comprehensive guide in 12 languages about moving and living in Finland
Welcome to Finland guide– A comprehensive guide in 15 languages from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in Finland
Coming to Finland from abroad - Job Market Finland info and links
How to find a job in Finland
Jobs in Finland- Find a list of jobs in Finland
Finding work in Finland– Job Market Finland
Work in Finland Information about relocating to Finland and open jobs
Working & Living in Finland -broadcast series in TE-live
Finnish taxation
All you need to know about the Finnish taxation system
Coming to work for a Finnish employer
Social Insurance
Whether moving to Finland temporarily or permanently, about to start work or looking for work, this guide covers all the basics on social security.
Quick guide when you move to Finlandby KELA (the Social Insurance Institution of Finland).
Finnish Immigration Service
Finnish Immigration ServiceInformation on how to apply Eu registration, residence permit etc.
Finnish Immigration Service FAQ
EnterFinland– E-service for submitting your application to the Finnish immigration service (you can also watch avideoon how to apply through E-services)
Digital and population data service agency
Digital and population data service agency- registration of municipality of residence, family relations, personal identity code etc.
Finnish Customs
Possible Finnish customs (Tulli) declarations and restrictions:
I am moving to Finland - Finnish Customs (tulli.fi)
Suomi.fi–online service
Online service contains information about public services, forms and news released by the public administration.
Recognition and international comparability of qualifications
Finnish national agency for education
Entrepreneurship in Finland:
Finnish Immigration Service Migri
Northern Dream Makers – Entrepreneurial tips from foreign entrepreneurs in Finland
Hygiene Passport:
Those who work in the food industry must have basic knowledge of food hygiene in order to ensure food safety.
A person has to have a hygiene passport if: they work on food premises and handle unpackaged easily perishable foodstuffs.
Food premises are for example cafés, restaurants, fast food restaurants, institutional kitchens, food shops, bakeries and factories producing foodstuffs.
Where to learn Finnish or Swedish
Kielibuusti - Here you can find advice and materials on anything related to learning Finnish and Swedish.
Studying Finnish– how to find Finnish language courses.
Venla– Free Finnish online self-study material
Information for non-EU/EEA candidates
Here is a quick guide for candidates applying from outside EU/EEA area:
General info on suomi.fi on right to work in Finland for non-EU/EEA citizens
Moving to Finland – non-EU/EEA citizens https://www.infofinland.fi/en/moving-to-finland/non-eu-citizens
Residence permit info https://migri.fi/en/residence-permit
Guide – What kind of a permit do I need? https://migri.fi/en/i-want-a-residence-permit
For more useful information please check the full Jobseeker’s Toolkit.