You can register as a job seeker in the ‘E-services' section of Job Market Finland. If you become unemployed or are laid off, register as a job seeker as soon as possible.
Searching for work
Looking for work requires initiative and an active approach. You can and should develop your job search skills. At Job Market Finland, you can learn about job search tips and rules, create your own job applicant profile, and register as a job seeker.
Registration as a job seeker
At Job Market Finland you can find information and services related to work life. You can register as a job seeker, create a job applicant profile, and look for jobs.
If you become unemployed or are laid off, register as a job seeker as soon as possible. You can register as a job seeker before your unemployment or lay-off begins, but do so no later than on your first day of unemployment, because you can only receive unemployment security from the registration date.
- Handling official matters and registering as a job seeker
- A job applicant profile can help you find a job
You can find employment services, like registering as a job seeker, in the 'E-services' section.
The aim is to find employment quickly
The aim of employment services is to ensure that job seekers find employment as quickly as possible. An initial interview and job search discussions are organised for job seekers to promote employment.
Work abroad
If you wish to work abroad, visit our 'Internationality' section.
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After registering as a job seeker, you have 15 working days to create and publish a job applicant profile. Your job applicant profile must remain public throughout your entire job search.
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You can improve as a job seeker when you master the basics of job search.
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Job seeking requires personal intiative, but you don't have to do everything on your own. Various services help you in your job search in different life situations.
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Employment services provide individualised support in job seeking. The aim is for you to find employment as quickly as possible.
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The purpose of the Youth Guarantee is to promote young people's placement in education and the labour market and to prevent prolonged unemployment and social exclusion.
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Seasonal work can employ you for part of the year. You can apply for short-term seasonal work all year round.
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