FINDING A JOB IN LAPLAND

Lapland offers a wide range of job opportunities. Vacancies are advertised on the public job search website or on employers’ own websites. There are several websites for searching jobs, and employers choose the platforms they want to advertise their vacancies. However, not all job opportunities are publicly available. These so-called ‘hidden’ jobs are common in Finland and up to 75% of Finnish jobs are hidden! Therefore, you can also approach companies directly and offer them your expertise.

The easiest and quickest way to start looking for a job is to go online. The Employment and Economic Development Services (TE services), offers customers a comprehensive range of services supporting job search and employment, as well as business operations. In Job Market Finland, a meeting place for jobs, you can use the TE services, such as register as a job seeker or apply for a start-up grant to start a business.

OPEN POSITIONS:

• TE services Job Market
  
• Jobs in Finland
  
• Tuudo application for higher education student

HOW TO MEET AND REACH EMPLOYERS EFFECTIVELY?

Many events related to job search, education and entrepreneurship are organised annually in Lapland. Events are organised face-to-face and virtually. Actively monitor at least the social media channels of the organisations that arrange these events.

You can follow events on the pages of TE services and Osaamo Rovaniemi.

EVENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:

• TE services events
• Osaamo events

EVENTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA:

• TE services Lapland on Facebook
• Rekrylappi Facebook
• Rekrylappi Instagram
• Osaamo Facebook
• Osaamo Instagram
• Pointti Kemi Facebook

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LAPLAND

Lapland is a good place to start a business. Lapland has opportunities for sustainable and international business in various sectors, such as services, industry, forestry and tourism. Lapland is also a source of inspiration for pure natural products and creative industries. Entrepreneurship is also a great alternative to competing in the labour market.

Many support and guidance services for entrepreneurs are available in Lapland. They will help you in the different stages of your business and in its development. The services are available by region. Even if the websites are in Finnish, the service is often also available in English.

START-UP AND INNOVATION SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

The University of Lapland and Lapland University of Applied Sciences offer a joint services supporting students and staff on their path to becoming entrepreneurs. The services place special emphasis on startup entrepreneurship. LUC start-up services provide guidance on topics such as developing a business idea, financing options, and other entrepreneurship services and networks.

Get in touch!

• LUC start-up services 
• Paula Kassinen, Start-up and innovation specialist, paula.kassinen(at)ulapland.fi
• 040 484 4233

ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES:

• Lapland Business
• Business Rovaniemi
• Business Kemi
• Business Tornio

REMEMBER AT LEAST THESE

1. Start networking and build up your work experience already during your studies, especially LinkedIn is a good channel for networking.
2. Polish your CV and job application, and ask for help if needed. Many operators organise different CV workshops.
3. Learn Finnish! Especially the basics can go for a long way.
4. Don’t be discouraged and don’t forget to ask for help! You don’t have to look for a job alone. Instead, find yourself a career coach or trainer who can help you network and identify your opportunities.

MENTORING WORKBOOK

The main aim of the workbook is to help the user identify the competencies and strengths and how to use them when moving toward working life in Lapland and Finland.

Mentoring workbook

Does it feel hard to look for a job in Finland? Are you thinking about educational options? You don’t know where to start? Free career guidance, sparring and support for job and education search are offered in English by many different operators in the Lapland region.

How to make an attractive and distinctive CV and job application? Nowadays, job search documents can look just like you. The most important thing is that you bring your knowledge, experience and motivation to the forefront. Check out our tips for creating a CV and an application from Mentoring workbook. 

 

Useful links:

Osaamo Rovaniemi Ohjaamo Rovaniemi Kemin Pointti Facebook page TE services career guidance
Moninet multicultural center Rovaniemi Mikseri multicultural in Kemi

The mentoring workbook can be used in many ways. It can be useful for individual career planning, help career counsellors who guide international students, or serve as a handbook for mentoring programs. It’s up to you!

 

Mentoring Workbook

The universities of Lapland offer many opportunities for developing competencies even after graduation. You can study for a Master’s degree at Lapland University of Applied Sciences or alternatively at the University of Lapland in Master’s programmes in English. Find out if you can apply for different Master’s programmes from the universities’ application services. Graduates of a Master’s degree also have the opportunity to continue their doctoral studies offered by the University of Lapland.

In addition, open university studies offer opportunities for anyone, regardless of background studies and age. There are study opportunities available that are also suitable to be completed while working.

 

Postgraduate studies and opportunities and opportunities after graduation:
Master Programme in Digital Business Management, Lapland UAS
University of Lapland Master's degrees in English
University of Lapland doctoral studies
Open University studies
Open University of Applied Sciences
Universities application services:
Lapland University of Applied Sciences
University of Lapland

It is worth studying Finnish, as it will expand your work opportunities in Lapland. You can develop your skills by studying and participating in discussion groups. In addition to universities, adult education centres and multicultural centres offer studies in the region. In particular, studies at open universities are popular, and studies are available for all – from beginners to those who are already proficient in their language skills.

 

Plannig my Finnish language studies

Finnish language studies:
Open University
Open University of Applied Sciences
Rovaniemen kansalaisopisto

 
Finnish language studies free of change:
Moninet language material
Kielibuusti-webpages: Explore language learning tips and materials, and make learning and using Finnish part of your everyday life.

Language applications e.g Lengo. WordDive, Duolingo, Yle kielikoulu