Employment Coaching
International House Helsinki (IHH) Employment Coaching provides reliable information and guidance for international professionals new to the job market in the Helsinki capital region.
Who is the service for?
- Newcomers in the Helsinki region
- People planning a move to the Helsinki region for work or family ties
- International students or recent graduates in the Helsinki region
Start here – general help for international jobseekers
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IHH holds Newcomer Information Sessions about Working life online every 4–6 weeks.
These online sessions cover the basics of Finnish working life, job seeking, and entrepreneurship. Each session also includes a Q&A section for general questions.
After the information session, you’ll receive a lot of useful materials to kick-start your job search in the Helsinki region.
Make sure you start here!
Read more and sign up here -
Next, read IHH’s International Jobseeker’s Guide for 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.
Read the Jobseeker's GuideAlso consider our other guides and resources for international newcomers.
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After attending an Information Session about Working Life and reviewing our guides, you can use IHH Employment Coaching if you need additional support.
Choose between quick drop-ins online or small group trainings in-person. An online career group is coming up later!
More information about Employment Coaching formats below.
The Employment Coaching service is currently on hold.
We will update this page as soon as the service becomes available again.
Thank you for your understanding!
Please note:
- IHH does not operate as an employment agency and does not offer jobs or handle job placements.
- IHH Employment Coaching is not related to official employment services.
- You can use the Employment Coaching service without being registered as a jobseeker. To officially register as a jobseeker, please check the public employment services.
Drop-in coaching
Do you have a quick question about job seeking? Our online Employment Coaching Drop-in gives you the chance to get fast, individual advice – with no booking needed.
How it works:
- Prepare one or two clear job-search questions in advance. You will have a maximum of 15 minutes for your questions.
- Find the next drop-in date from the events page. Use the link to join the drop-in at the scheduled date and time.
- Wait for your turn in the virtual meeting room. The coach will let you in.
Drop-ins are available on Microsoft Teams every 1–2 weeks on specific dates and times.
