oh "it's so difficult to find a job in Finland"... to be honest, everywhere. It's part of the immigrant life. Nice video Aleksi! Best regards from Australia
I think you have no idea what you are talking about. I am from Turkish origin and lived in several countries. Never have I seen a country where its THIS hard to get a job. Even the most simple jobs dont respond. The same for foreign language jobs. In holland it took me a few days, even in Turkey where there is a huge economic crisis it took 3-4 weeks to get a good paid job. This has nothing to do with professionalism anymore. I start to get more the impression it is discrimination. If a young student in good phisycal condition and speaks 4 languages can not get even a job in cleaning or warehouse in 4 months, it has no explanation.
@@ogtum8633 True, I haven't lived in Finland yet. I just speak from my working experience in Colombia, USA, Canada, Australia, India, China, France, and Iceland. It is true there are some places that are easier than others, but it has always taken me time to find a job anywhere
@@ogtum8633 i am an immigrant here in Finland, but i immediately had a job as a lahihoitaja because i learned to speak finnish language in just 3 months. Not yet good but i can understand nmand can speak with any finnish person in pure finnish. It is not discrimination, you just need to speak their language, even if you can speak 100 languages but cannot speak finnish it is useless because you are in Finland were people speak finnish 🤡🤣 Most employers prefer to hire an immigrant that speaks finnish because for them it shows that you already accepted their culture. Thats what my employer said to me
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for existing. America is becoming unbearable and I’m seeking somewhere that will give me a good quality of life. Finland looks so beautiful and promising.
I sent over 400 emails, got my cv translated in finnish (get a finnish boyfriend or girlfriend, it helps). Only 1 guy replied and boom 💥 he’s been my boss for almost a year now and helped me apply for my permit 💖😎
I can maybe add another angle. In my previous country, I did office work and was permanently dissatisfied. Then I obtained a new, completely down-to-earth profession and moved to Finland. As a trucker, I've got a lot of jobs to choose from, not much stress, and decent (although not vast) wages. Nobody needs "valtiotieteen maistereita", but everybody wants "asentajia" and other hands-on workers. Or hands-on salesmen, for that matter.
@@mehraadmousavi4069 Truckers generally earn about the country's average wages, which in Finland are around 3500 € pre-tax per month. Of course, it can vary a lot depending on what you do, how much overtime you work etc. The availability of jobs has changed drastically with corona, war, and stagnation of economy - five years ago jobs were abundant but not any more. You would probably have best chances at pääkaupunkiseutu (Helsinki+surroundings) and at jobs like food delivery or garbage collection. You might want to start with workforce rental companies, as they are widely used in this field and may provide an easier entrance to the jobs market.
Nice videos! They are super informative and helpful! I'm from Spain and i want to do an internship there. Definitely if I get to do it, will be thanks to you!
Hello😊 Thank you for The video. I would like to add that even though job posts in English most of them require Finnish anyway, it is written there. I would say 90% of them from Duunitori and LinkedIn.
One of my teachers she told me, "Always, provide a cover letter a long with a resume unless, the company specifically, asks not to include it. Also, to have a sort of "Development Section" to list hobbies that you are doing currently, what you plan to do, or what you are doing to fill in the gaps you are not working because businesses might see it as a sign of ambitiousness despite not being employed for an X amount of time. For example, I am on Duolingo learning Swedish every day. (Actually try). And taking 2 college courses in upcoming Spring Semester in May.
I live in the town of Ekenäs (Tammisaari). It's located in the Swedish-speaking part of Finland. I know there are (Swedish-speaking) Finns who don't speak Finnish at all or just a little bit. Taler du svenska, Aleksi? 😁
Well, finding a job in Finland is hard but not impossible. For example Posti and Bolt are recruiting even from abroad. And you also forgot to mention that there's the second national and official state language in Finland. It is Swedish. It is much easier to learn than Finnish and there's a serious lack of Swedish speaking specialists in Uusimaa region. Especially in pedagogical, technical and medical fields. Sometimes employers are even ready to close their eyes on qualification insufficiency if you just confirm your skills in Swedish language. But there's also another problem on labor market in Finland. It is called "overqualified". I don't need this anymore as I could find a good place, but could you explain for others how to solve this problem?
Reading a Company's Directive "What they are about?" Or "Mission Statement" seems to be more common now. A couple of times that what's the first question, I got. "What do you know about our company?" A few times, I forgot to read it the night before but read it an hour before the interview so, I was like please let me remember lol!
Always loving and learning in all your videos. Question though maybe off topic... I have a permanent work as kokki here in Finland. I studied and graduated, I have a bachelors degree in my country. I researched and there is an increase in salary here in Finland but question is having a bachelors degree in my country. does it recognize here in Finland and can I acquire that increase?
I really thank you for your information via your videos! They are very helpful! I would like to ask you a question: Does Finland have a limit age for international job-candidate? Does Finland accept a worker who is above 39 years old? Thank you very much!
I am going to have to look at the Ammattibarometri for the regulated professions where I would have to get a credential in Finland. I am guessing those must be more in demand than most other professions. The catch is I am guessing it must be really difficult to get admitted to their credential programs.
@@AleksiHimself Is the nursing shortage largely because nursing schools in Finland are difficult to get into? Do they limit the size of their graduating class?
It's just part of being a immigrant tbh, of course those companies are gonna look after their own countrymen more, and you should've seen that coming very informative video! Hello from Malaysia, currently deciding if I should study and settle in Finland or Japan one question tho, if I got the Finnish citizenship and has proven to be fluent in Finnish, can I go for law enforcement related jobs?
The tax administration gets the information automatically from the union and should appear on your prefilled tax from. The membership fee is deducted from your earnings and reduces the amount of tax.
Does anyone know if it's ok to work as a truck driver in Finland if you're still learning finnish? I mean i am studying the basis and i think in 1/1.5 years i'm moving there. By that time, putting effort, i will surely know more than now. I have CE european driving license. I am from Italy. I know both english and russian. I have 1 year of experience on a 12 tons truck and currently working on a semi truck in another company. Thanks
Can you say something about the average salaries in Finland in different areas or positions? I always struggle with giving my expected salary.. I feel that I always say one that is too high and that kind of breaks my neck, but I also don't want to say one that is too low.
I dont mean to be a debby downer but i would be concerned considering the war going on. I would have liked to stay six months in Finland but I dont think Russia is going to give up anytime soon. Its unfortunate but such is life. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I think, this is just the job market in general too much competition! For example, even in my own country a native born Canadian, before, I got my diploma employers would not even acknowledge me existence before, I had it. No call backs, or e-mail saying, "Sorry you did not get the job!" Nothing!
First of all Thank you for helping all of Us, Sir i have a doubt, if I don't get job in Finland directly from (Non - EU country), instead if I got job offer from poland Or Portugal, if I came to those country in EU Schengen zone, is it easy for me to get job in finland? as I entered Europe, I'm from IT sector.
But, if I get a recomendation from someone like apply with "Duunitori" but I am foreigner and apply finnish job from my own country (non-EU) how were your opinion ?
Networking is the most important one, if you don't do this you will most likely stay unemployed. You have to be willing to talk to other people in Finland if you want to have greater chances at getting a job and building a career. It's better if you are close friends with a company boss or work in your family's own business. Otherwise you'll have an insanely hard time getting a job, especially as a foreigner!
Hello Aleksi, My name is Sudheer I almost have 5+ years of experience as a java developer. I was been a master's student in the USA now searching for job opportunities. Do you think it's a good idea to go to a different country and searching a new job in which I am very much interested? Please give me some tips or your idea if it is worth it or not.
With the new Government, Finns aren't hiring anyone that does not speak suomi and that is after all native candidates have been checked. Then they will still wait for a a good native candidate to come. Finland is dead after Jan 2024 for foreigners
That kind of makes sense as the biggest two political parties in the Finnish government at the moment are on the conservative side of the spectrum. And Finland also has the highest amount (94 %) of native citizens (i.e. Finns) as their ethnic majority out of all the Nordic countries. Seems like they try to keep Finland to their own people, which doesn't have to be a bad thing if you ask me 🇫🇮
@@larskristiansen5223 legal skilled and civilized inmigration it still ok and welcomed, although it will become tougher and way more reduced. As a foreigner I understand, keep Finland for the Finns and accept only what integrates.
Hi ..may you anser my question please .. can i start studying in finland the first year with english language..(pay tuition fees for the first year ) and the second year i want to study in finish language ( without pay tuition fees)
If you found a course that taught in English, of course you can go ahead. Usually course doesn't change language. If your English course only last for a year then just start another course. Paying tuition fees or not mainly depends on residency, and type of course might affect too.
@@AleksiHimself For most of courses B1 is enough, but yes even a degree taught in English required Finnish skill too, the one I am trying to get in required B1 level, good luck to me!
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i don't want to be rude, but i advise you to go to the dermatologist. Don't struggle with your skin problem on your own, with some help its very easy to solve. Great video like always :D
😂😂😂 I want to try this out just to see if the result will be different. Although, at this point, I don't want a job anymore in Finland and won't even accept any job offer here. I am extremely tired and exhausted. I have here for 12 years, did my bsc, msc and now phd here and still can't get internship. Just waiting to defend my thesis next year and leave the next morning...LOL.
@@AleksiHimself isn’t it that annoying pimple that keeps coming back. I used to get a few bad ones on my forehead. I think, a lot of that went a way when, I cut out heavy night eating, drank a lot of water, and cleaning/moisturizing my skin every day. It must be bothersome to have it keep appearing because you look around my age early 30s.
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oh "it's so difficult to find a job in Finland"... to be honest, everywhere. It's part of the immigrant life.
Nice video Aleksi! Best regards from Australia
Exactly! Not easy but possible. 😃🙌
I think you have no idea what you are talking about. I am from Turkish origin and lived in several countries. Never have I seen a country where its THIS hard to get a job. Even the most simple jobs dont respond. The same for foreign language jobs. In holland it took me a few days, even in Turkey where there is a huge economic crisis it took 3-4 weeks to get a good paid job. This has nothing to do with professionalism anymore. I start to get more the impression it is discrimination. If a young student in good phisycal condition and speaks 4 languages can not get even a job in cleaning or warehouse in 4 months, it has no explanation.
@@ogtum8633 True, I haven't lived in Finland yet. I just speak from my working experience in Colombia, USA, Canada, Australia, India, China, France, and Iceland. It is true there are some places that are easier than others, but it has always taken me time to find a job anywhere
@@ogtum8633 i am an immigrant here in Finland, but i immediately had a job as a lahihoitaja because i learned to speak finnish language in just 3 months. Not yet good but i can understand nmand can speak with any finnish person in pure finnish. It is not discrimination, you just need to speak their language, even if you can speak 100 languages but cannot speak finnish it is useless because you are in Finland were people speak finnish 🤡🤣
Most employers prefer to hire an immigrant that speaks finnish because for them it shows that you already accepted their culture. Thats what my employer said to me
@@oye8585 how did you learned finnish so quickly can you give me some tips? i feel like i couldn't figure it out 😢
This video going to help many people.
Thank you, Brother Aleksi.
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for existing. America is becoming unbearable and I’m seeking somewhere that will give me a good quality of life. Finland looks so beautiful and promising.
You got this!
I sent over 400 emails, got my cv translated in finnish (get a finnish boyfriend or girlfriend, it helps). Only 1 guy replied and boom 💥 he’s been my boss for almost a year now and helped me apply for my permit 💖😎
Great job!
@raq
Can you share which field are you working in??
@@sabbirislam5169 restaurants/kitchen services
Tack for this. I've been looking for job since Jun 2023. And luckily I already had my residence permit renewed. ^^
Nice to see a fellow Kobe University exchange student! 2019-2020 here :)
I can maybe add another angle. In my previous country, I did office work and was permanently dissatisfied. Then I obtained a new, completely down-to-earth profession and moved to Finland. As a trucker, I've got a lot of jobs to choose from, not much stress, and decent (although not vast) wages. Nobody needs "valtiotieteen maistereita", but everybody wants "asentajia" and other hands-on workers. Or hands-on salesmen, for that matter.
Good stuff! 😃🙌
You can help. How much is the truck driver in Finland?
Is there a work truck driver?
@@mehraadmousavi4069 Truckers generally earn about the country's average wages, which in Finland are around 3500 € pre-tax per month. Of course, it can vary a lot depending on what you do, how much overtime you work etc. The availability of jobs has changed drastically with corona, war, and stagnation of economy - five years ago jobs were abundant but not any more. You would probably have best chances at pääkaupunkiseutu (Helsinki+surroundings) and at jobs like food delivery or garbage collection. You might want to start with workforce rental companies, as they are widely used in this field and may provide an easier entrance to the jobs market.
Nice videos! They are super informative and helpful! I'm from Spain and i want to do an internship there. Definitely if I get to do it, will be thanks to you!
Hello😊 Thank you for The video. I would like to add that even though job posts in English most of them require Finnish anyway, it is written there. I would say 90% of them from Duunitori and LinkedIn.
One of my teachers she told me, "Always, provide a cover letter a long with a resume unless, the company specifically, asks not to include it. Also, to have a sort of "Development Section" to list hobbies that you are doing currently, what you plan to do, or what you are doing to fill in the gaps you are not working because businesses might see it as a sign of ambitiousness despite not being employed for an X amount of time. For example, I am on Duolingo learning Swedish every day. (Actually try). And taking 2 college courses in upcoming Spring Semester in May.
Good advice!
Kiitos, Aleksi! This is really helpful👍👍👍
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Your cover letter is really refreshing 😆
😆😆
I live in the town of Ekenäs (Tammisaari). It's located in the Swedish-speaking part of Finland. I know there are (Swedish-speaking) Finns who don't speak Finnish at all or just a little bit.
Taler du svenska, Aleksi? 😁
your video is so content and fun at the same time :D
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Thanks a lot for your videos, they are very informative and I get to laugh too
Glad you like them!
Well, finding a job in Finland is hard but not impossible. For example Posti and Bolt are recruiting even from abroad.
And you also forgot to mention that there's the second national and official state language in Finland. It is Swedish. It is much easier to learn than Finnish and there's a serious lack of Swedish speaking specialists in Uusimaa region. Especially in pedagogical, technical and medical fields. Sometimes employers are even ready to close their eyes on qualification insufficiency if you just confirm your skills in Swedish language.
But there's also another problem on labor market in Finland. It is called "overqualified". I don't need this anymore as I could find a good place, but could you explain for others how to solve this problem?
Not sure how big of a problem being overqualified is but I think it happens.
I'd love to know more about people's experiences with those staffing agencies, such as Eezy for example!
Thank you!!!!
You're welcome!
Reading a Company's Directive "What they are about?" Or "Mission Statement" seems to be more common now. A couple of times that what's the first question, I got. "What do you know about our company?" A few times, I forgot to read it the night before but read it an hour before the interview so, I was like please let me remember lol!
That also helps!
Could u please suggest 1 Finnish style cv and cover letter ?
Always loving and learning in all your videos. Question though maybe off topic... I have a permanent work as kokki here in Finland. I studied and graduated, I have a bachelors degree in my country. I researched and there is an increase in salary here in Finland but question is having a bachelors degree in my country. does it recognize here in Finland and can I acquire that increase?
I think your skills and expertise is more valued than your degree if you're a chef.
Nice video bro I'm Nour-eddine from Morocco, I'm looking for a season work in Finland,but I'm still waiting for a response from farm employee.
How about a job for an English language teacher?
I really thank you for your information via your videos! They are very helpful! I would like to ask you a question: Does Finland have a limit age for international job-candidate? Does Finland accept a worker who is above 39 years old? Thank you very much!
No age limits but I have to admit that among elderly (50+ years) there is sometimes age racism in the job market.
@@AleksiHimself Thank you so much for your reply! 👍
I am going to have to look at the Ammattibarometri for the regulated professions where I would have to get a credential in Finland. I am guessing those must be more in demand than most other professions. The catch is I am guessing it must be really difficult to get admitted to their credential programs.
I guess it depends. For example, upper secondary school teachers are in surplus where as nurses is lacking workforce big time.
@@AleksiHimself Is the nursing shortage largely because nursing schools in Finland are difficult to get into? Do they limit the size of their graduating class?
It's just part of being a immigrant tbh, of course those companies are gonna look after their own countrymen more, and you should've seen that coming
very informative video! Hello from Malaysia, currently deciding if I should study and settle in Finland or Japan
one question tho, if I got the Finnish citizenship and has proven to be fluent in Finnish, can I go for law enforcement related jobs?
Yes. If you have a Finnish citizenship, you can apply.
Could you tell more about tax deduction for TEK members? I’m their member but never heard about that Tax deduction…
The tax administration gets the information automatically from the union and should appear on your prefilled tax from. The membership fee is deducted from your earnings and reduces the amount of tax.
Scroll down here www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/income-and-deductions/tax-deductions/
Does anyone know if it's ok to work as a truck driver in Finland if you're still learning finnish? I mean i am studying the basis and i think in 1/1.5 years i'm moving there. By that time, putting effort, i will surely know more than now. I have CE european driving license. I am from Italy. I know both english and russian.
I have 1 year of experience on a 12 tons truck and currently working on a semi truck in another company.
Thanks
I can't find any information for tattoo artists :/ only visual artists (though I do that too).
You mean on Ammattibarometri? Yeah they don't have all professions listed unfortunately.
Can you say something about the average salaries in Finland in different areas or positions? I always struggle with giving my expected salary.. I feel that I always say one that is too high and that kind of breaks my neck, but I also don't want to say one that is too low.
I dont mean to be a debby downer but i would be concerned considering the war going on. I would have liked to stay six months in Finland but I dont think Russia is going to give up anytime soon. Its unfortunate but such is life. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Yep. It's seems it's unlikely that anything will happen in Finland.
@@AleksiHimself By chance do I need to be vaccinated to work and or enter Finland?
I think, this is just the job market in general too much competition! For example, even in my own country a native born Canadian, before, I got my diploma employers would not even acknowledge me existence before, I had it. No call backs, or e-mail saying, "Sorry you did not get the job!" Nothing!
Thanks for the comment MDobri2378!
First of all Thank you for helping all of Us, Sir i have a doubt, if I don't get job in Finland directly from (Non - EU country), instead if I got job offer from poland Or Portugal, if I came to those country in EU Schengen zone, is it easy for me to get job in finland? as I entered Europe, I'm from IT sector.
But, if I get a recomendation from someone like apply with "Duunitori" but I am foreigner and apply finnish job from my own country (non-EU) how were your opinion ?
I think it's always worth trying.
Networking is the most important one, if you don't do this you will most likely stay unemployed. You have to be willing to talk to other people in Finland if you want to have greater chances at getting a job and building a career.
It's better if you are close friends with a company boss or work in your family's own business. Otherwise you'll have an insanely hard time getting a job, especially as a foreigner!
Easy to speak but not something easy to find friends who are bosses 🤨
Hello Aleksi,
My name is Sudheer I almost have 5+ years of experience as a java developer. I was been a master's student in the USA now searching for job opportunities. Do you think it's a good idea to go to a different country and searching a new job in which I am very much interested?
Please give me some tips or your idea if it is worth it or not.
It really depends on what you want. I think living abroad is a great experience. It's a big comittment but you can always return.
With the new Government, Finns aren't hiring anyone that does not speak suomi and that is after all native candidates have been checked. Then they will still wait for a a good native candidate to come. Finland is dead after Jan 2024 for foreigners
That kind of makes sense as the biggest two political parties in the Finnish government at the moment are on the conservative side of the spectrum. And Finland also has the highest amount (94 %) of native citizens (i.e. Finns) as their ethnic majority out of all the Nordic countries. Seems like they try to keep Finland to their own people, which doesn't have to be a bad thing if you ask me 🇫🇮
That’s up to the employers, not the government.
@@larskristiansen5223 legal skilled and civilized inmigration it still ok and welcomed, although it will become tougher and way more reduced. As a foreigner I understand, keep Finland for the Finns and accept only what integrates.
Hi ..may you anser my question please .. can i start studying in finland the first year with english language..(pay tuition fees for the first year ) and the second year i want to study in finish language ( without pay tuition fees)
If you found a course that taught in English, of course you can go ahead.
Usually course doesn't change language. If your English course only last for a year then just start another course.
Paying tuition fees or not mainly depends on residency, and type of course might affect too.
@@byeokay8870 thank you so much for your anser ...
I don't see that very realistic. You would need native level Finnish to pass the entry exam.
@@AleksiHimself For most of courses B1 is enough, but yes even a degree taught in English required Finnish skill too, the one I am trying to get in required B1 level, good luck to me!
is it possible to work in furniture carpentry without speaking Finnish?
I don't know.
ELECTRIcy men are needed in countryside so thats a kud job
Good stuff! 😃🙌
Kiitti avusta.🙂
Ole hyvä!
a worth watching channel, very inspiring and thanks for sharing wonderful videos. Subbed and liked ! a fellow creator ===
Thanks and welcome!
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I don't wanna do any kind of work anymore in here "Funland" because I can't get married so someday must move somewhere else...
How come?
hello any not help me
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i don't want to be rude, but i advise you to go to the dermatologist. Don't struggle with your skin problem on your own, with some help its very easy to solve.
Great video like always :D
Thanks man!
Dont forget to change your name to a Finnish one then you might get an interview.
I won't deny that may help too.
😂😂😂 I want to try this out just to see if the result will be different. Although, at this point, I don't want a job anymore in Finland and won't even accept any job offer here. I am extremely tired and exhausted. I have here for 12 years, did my bsc, msc and now phd here and still can't get internship. Just waiting to defend my thesis next year and leave the next morning...LOL.
People Could use Their Artist name - as Taavi Kippolainen - or similar ! Nobody knows all The NEN - ending names in Finland !
Ayo man how did u get injured on the forehead 🙄 ?
Nothing serious. Getting better.
@@AleksiHimself isn’t it that annoying pimple that keeps coming back. I used to get a few bad ones on my forehead. I think, a lot of that went a way when, I cut out heavy night eating, drank a lot of water, and cleaning/moisturizing my skin every day. It must be bothersome to have it keep appearing because you look around my age early 30s.
@@MDobri-sy1ce relatable
What happened to your head btw?
SKAL
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