Working in Finland
- Information for immigrants in 13 languages
- This guide provides information on, for example, pay, working hours and holidays. The guide is available in 18 different languages. The guide is made by the OSH authority.
Job Market
When searching for jobs, you should always log in to the Job Market Portal, which serves as a meeting place for jobs and job seekers. On the Job Market Portal, you will find information related to working life, services, and open job positions. When you log in to the Job Market Portal, you can create, for example, a job seeker profile or a job advertisement. The Job Market Portal also provides comprehensive instructions for transactions.
You can get more information and guidance on job searching or recruiting employees from the employment area and the Job Market Portal.
Job Search and Interview Tips
Subtitles available in Swedish, Finnish, and English. Check out more videos on our YouTube channel. The videos were produced within the Integration Works project in collaboration with students from Novia.
Do you need help with job search?
Contact Ida Strandberg at the Integration Services, 044 7851 586, ida.strandberg@jakobstad.fi. You can also visit the The Service Point for Newcomers.
If you are under 30 years old, you can get help with job searching through Ehjä:
Anne-Lie Nyman 050 321 2170.
Job Search Websites
- Job Market
- Kuntarekry
- Duunitori
- Companies’ Own Websites
- Recruitment Agencies
- Start your own business
- Find companies in the Jakobstad region
For Employers
An information kit for the employer about things needed, when employing a foreigner.
Support for Entrepreneurs and Employers on Recruitment and Employment Issues:
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