Updated: 24.8.2026
Our updated guide for international jobseekers in Finland is out now
Are you interested in finding a job in Finland? Wondering how to get started and where to find useful and reliable information?
Our new and improved International Jobseeker’s Guide will help you learn more about working in Finland and provide you with tips for finding a job in the Helsinki capital region.
As a jobseeker with an international background, you have a lot to offer to Finnish working life, and your unique experience and skills are valued in Finland. Our International Jobseeker’s Guide is here to support you with finding your place in the Finnish society.
The guide offers information about a variety of topics including information about Finnish working culture, looking for work in Finland, becoming an entrepreneur, and advice on how to kick-start your job search.
Download a copy of the Jobseeker’s Guide here
International Jobseeker’s Guide topics
Our guide is divided into 6 different sections. You can read the whole guide cover-to-cover or simply read whichever section suits your needs. In addition to going through the basics and guiding you to reliable resources for more information, each section also includes a list of the most relevant key terms in Finnish and their definitions.
Being an entrepreneur in Finland
International House Helsinki’s services
If you would like to register as a jobseeker, you can do this at our International House Helsinki (IHH) service point. Learn more about Employment Services.
IHH offers employment coaching for those interested in working in the Helsinki capital region. You can use our services even before you arrive in Finland. Learn more about Employment Coaching services.
Additional resources
International House Helsinki has other guides and resources to support you in making the Helsinki capital region your home:
Housing in Helsinki: A newcomer’s guide to housing in the capital
Guide to early childhood education and care