Job
Resources
Networking and personal contacts have become increasingly important
for finding a job in Finland. |
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Business and
Networking Groups
One of the best networking groups in Finland is AKAVA,
which is the Confederation of Unions for Academic Professionals in
Finland, and its affiliated sites for each profession. |
Employment
Trends
Finland’s well-managed economy continues to place it
in high regard among global economic powerhouses. |
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Financial
Considerations
Helsinki’s average cost of living is now the seventh
highest worldwide. Expatriates from North America will feel the
effect the most. |
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Technology
With a technology-oriented culture, Finland is at the
top globally for cellular phone and Internet penetration per capita. |
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Resume/CVs
For young professionals in Finland, one page is the
maximum length for a résumé/CV (curriculum vitae), but experienced
professionals may have a longer one. |
Engineering
Due to strong focus on technology and engineering in
the Finnish economy, the outlook for young engineers in Finland is
excellent. |
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Interviewing
Advice
Being prompt is a must. Whether for an interview or
making a promised contact by telephone or email, it is important to
be on time. |
Accounting
& Finance
Despite difficulties in the financial services sector and a general
economic slowdown, accountants continue to experience a positive
employment environment. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
Finland is a member of the Schengen Agreement, which
means that visitors planning to stay in country for fewer than 90
days do not need to apply for a visa or entry permit. |
Sales
& Marketing
The employment market for sales and
marketing professionals has changed in recent years with the
slowdown in the overall economy |
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Cultural
Advice
Finland is not a part of Scandinavia, but is a part
of the larger Nordic culture. |
Paper and Forestry Industry
Two-thirds Finland is covered by forest. It is no
surprise, then, that the forestry sector traditionally has played a
significant role in the Finnish economy. |
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