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.
You can find employment services, like registering as a job seeker, in the 'E-services' section.
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A job applicant profile can help you find a job
When you create a job applicant profile, you can receive job recommendations based on your experience and competence. You can create a profile once you log in to Job Market Finland using, for example, banking codes, a mobile certificate, or an email login. Job Market Finland can be used free of charge.
Employers can browse the job applicant profiles published by users and search for suitable candidates. You can decide what information is visible to employers. Remember to keep your profile up to date and highlight skills that you have gained through hobbies and positions of trust.
A customer service model for job seekers is used in TE Offices and local government pilots. The aim is for job seekers to 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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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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The aim of the new customer service model is to provide job seekers with more individualised and adequate support in job seeking.
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In the local government pilots on employment, some of the tasks of the TE Office concerning certain customer groups were transferred via legislation to the municipalities participating in the local government pilots. Regional pilots were launched on 1 March 2021. All local government pilots will end on 31 December 2024.
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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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