Employment Coaching is a service by International House Helsinki (IHH) that provides reliable information and guidance for international professionals new to the job market in the Helsinki capital region.
Employment Coaching is for:
IHH does not operate as an employment agency and does not offer jobs or handle job placements.
IHH Employment Coaching:
To officially register as a jobseeker, please check the public employment services.
To use Employment Coaching, you will need to:
You can join our Employment Coaching service after using our other resources.
Newcomer information sessions about working life are helpful online meetings that provide practical work-related guidance for international jobseekers, employees, and entrepreneurs moving to the Helsinki capital region.
Topics include job searching, working life, employee rights, social security, career support for partners, and how to start a business.
You can ask any of your work-related questions during a session.
The International Jobseeker’s Guide has essential information and practical tips on navigating the Finnish job market and working in Finland.
The guide covers how to look for work, employment and working culture, support networks, and even entrepreneurship.
After the previous steps, you can use Employment Coaching if you need additional support.
You can choose from either quick drop-in meetings online or small group trainings in-person.
Please note that not all coaching formats are always available.
This page is regularly updated, and you can check back here to see what is on offer.
Do you have a quick question about job seeking? Our Employment Coaching Online Drop-In gives you the chance to get fast, individual advice – no booking needed!
How it works:
Employment Coaching Career Group is a series of three in-person workshops to help create a roadmap for your job search in Finland.
These small-group workshops bring together up to ten newcomers from diverse backgrounds to learn, practice, and to share experiences. The interactive in-person workshops are an opportunity for you to strengthen your job seeking skills and stay motivated while navigating the Finnish job market.
The workshops combine peer learning and hands-on exercises, offering a supportive space to experiment with new job search strategies. Each workshop focuses on specific themes.
You can contact IHH’s Employment Coaching service by email.
Please do not share any personal, confidential or sensitive information.