Are you familiar with the Finnish public online job portal? Most jobs in Finland are listed on the national platform supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Economy. Here's a guide to help you navigate this and other job portals effectively.
Key Job Portals in Finland
TE-palvelut.fi (www.te-palvelut.fi) or MOL.fi (www.mol.fi):tyomarkinatori
- The official Finnish public online job portal.
- Supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Economy.
- Hundreds of vacancies are published daily.
Other Popular Job Portals:
- Oikotie: A leading private job platform.
- Jobs in Finland: Focused on English-speaking roles.
- Jobs in Helsinki: Great for city-specific opportunities.
- Barona, Staffpoint, Laura, Iss, Sodexo, Rtk Palvelut, L&T, Compass group, Posti
- Check our article 10 BIGGEST FIRM ONLINE JOB PORTAL IN FINLAND.
Types of Jobs Available
- Industries Covered:
- IT, Business, Restaurants, Hospitals, Marketing, Volunteering, and more.
- Additional Opportunities:
- Internships.
- Professional job learning programs
Tips to Boost Your Job Search Success
Follow these steps to enhance your job-hunting process:
Check Job Posting Dates:
- Always verify the posting date before applying.
- Avoid applying for outdated jobs, as old listings remain on the portal for months.
- Look for “ILMOITUS JÄTETTY” or “Julkaistu” to check the published date.
Focus on Recent Jobs:
- Use the filters for “24 tuntia” (24 hours) or “3 päivää” (3 days) to see the latest job postings.
- Watch our YouTube tutorial on searching for the newest jobs effectively.
- Refine your search criteria before you hit the search button. Stay focused to these 3 things , Job type, Published date and Place.
Target Jobs with Direct Contact Information:
- Apply for positions that include a personal email and phone number.
- Write a concise application letter and attach your CV. Make your email as short as possible for service sector jobs. Write in Finnish use translate feature, but at the same time learn also what you are writing.
- Follow up with a phone call if your email is unanswered within two days.
- Also visit the company web portal, leave an open application. Check the recruiter details and email, phone them frequently.
Understand Job Requirements:
- Read the job description thoroughly and read loudly, you will also learn finnish this way.
- Avoid applying for roles requiring fluent Finnish (Sujuva Suomen Kieli).
- Use Google Chrome’s translate feature to convert the page into English or your own language.
Keep Applying Consistently:
- Rejection messages like “Tällä kertaa valinta ei valitettavasti kohdistunut sinuun” (This time, unfortunately, you were not selected) are common—don’t get discouraged.
- Apply daily and consistently to increase your chances.
- Apply everyday 2 times a day. 1000am and 1800 pm. You will cover all the published job throughout the day.
- Apply until you get employed.
Additional Resources
- Watch our YouTube video on how to explore MOL.fi and optimize your job search.
- Learn how to craft compelling applications and find relevant opportunities.
By following these steps, you’ll maximize your chances of securing a job in Finland. Stay persistent and proactive, and success will come your way!
Good Luck With Your Job Search. If you have any queries comment below or contact us.