How do I get a job in Finland?
If you come to work in Finland and you are a citizen of a country that is not an EU member state or one of the Nordic countries, you need a residence permit. You must apply for a residence permit before you come to Finland. Before a residence permit can be granted to you, you must find a job in Finland.
Are salaries high in Finland?
The salary range of employees working in Finland is, by default, in the range of 2,190.00 EUR (low salaries, employees’ actual wages may be even lower) to 5,505.00 EUR (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher). Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. …
How to find a job in Finland?
Finding a job in Finland. Before a residence permit can be granted to you, you must find a job in Finland. When you have found a job, you can apply for a residence permit. To work in Finland, you normally need either a residence permit for an employed person or some other residence permit entitling you to work.
Is it possible to work in Finland without speaking Finnish?
There are very few jobs where it is possible to work without knowing any Finnish at all, and for reasons of occupational safety alone it is vital to be able to communicate. In healthcare and any other field, knowing Finnish is an advantage.
Are there any job listings for Indian candidates in Finland?
There are no job listings looking for ‘Indian’ candidates. There are none for ‘Americans’, ‘Germans’ or ‘Mozambicans’ either. (There are admittedly, some national security jobs which require Finnish citizenship though). You will, however find jobs for ‘Software Engineers’, ‘Accountants’, ‘Doctors’, ‘Plumbers’ etc.
Why should you learn Finnish for job hunting?
Different job portals are available online, and knowing Finnish helps you in your job hunt. Finns enjoy a high standard of living, not least of all thanks to an excellent social security system. Finland is a small country. Out of its 5.4 million inhabitants, only 2.7 million are working in Finland.