Working in Finland

An EU citizen or a thus comparable person can work while studying in Finland and does not need to acquire a special work permit to do so. Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Office) offer information about issues including training opportunities, the labour markets and different occupations. The Employment and Economic Development Administration's national helpline (Työlinja) also gives guidance and information over the phone or by e-mail. They can serve you in many languages and assist you in job-seeking. If necessary, interpreter services are also available. EU/EEA citizens and their family members can be registered as jobseekers. Registered jobseekers have the right to receive personal employment services and the related benefits.

Working life Finland is changing rapidly. Traditional tasks require an ever-increasing number of new skills and competences. Employees are expected to be both highly educated and constantly updating their skills. Qualified people updating their skills and knowledge and prepared to take on new challenges are those who will do best in the labour market. Most of the job vacancies in Finland are in the retail, service and industrial work professions. New people are especially needed in service work and healthcare.