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Make sure your company is included in the free and popular fair!

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The HVG Job Fair recruitment fair will be held in Budapest, Hungary from 6th to 8th November 2024. The venue is in the MoM Sport event hall. Professionals from a variety of fields (e.g. IT, technology, sales &amp; marketing and finance) are looking for job opportunities in the Nordic countries. Finland is highly valued for its safety, work-life balance and closeness to nature. Based on previous fair experiences, Hungarians are interested in working and living in Finland.

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You can find more information on the <a href="https://allasborze.jobline.hu/latogatoknak" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">official event pages</a>.

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Do you want your job to be visible in the Work in Finland department? EURES and international recruitment experts as well as representatives of municipalities, cities and various organisations are also participating in this event.

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Why join in?

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	<li>Free visibility for thousands of people interested in your jobs</li>
	<li>Around 7,000 job seekers visit the fair and more than 70 thousand virtual job seekers visited the fair in the spring of 2024</li>
	<li>No participation fee</li>
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What do we offer?

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	<li>Presentation of workplaces to fair visitors</li>
	<li>Versatile visibility for businesses and workplaces (exhibition department, virtual department, social media, and so on)</li>
	<li>Opportunity for free TE-live recruitment. More information <a href="https://te-live.fi/en/for-employers" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">https://te-live.fi/en/for-employers</a></li>
	<li>Possibility to go to the fair on site (note limited number of seats)</li>
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If you are interested please register by 23.10.2024. If necessary, we will also assist with a job advertisement in English.

<a href="mailto:ilona.wakonen@te-toimisto.fi" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">ilona.wakonen@te-toimisto.fi</a>

<a href="mailto:virpi.siiri@te-toimisto.fi" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline">virpi.siiri@te-toimisto.fi</a>

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Job Fair Budapest

Employer – do you want to market your business and jobs at the largest recruitment fair in Hungary?

Employer – do you want to market your business and jobs at the largest recruitment fair in Hungary? HVG Job Fair Budapest from 6th to 8th October 2024. 

Meet senior tech talents with Work in Finland at Lisbon

At Web Summit Lisbon, you have the opportunity to engage with talents, have visibility and improve international employer branding of your company. You can join us at the FinlandWorks booth! During the trade fair, we will also arrange a side event at a nearby venue where you are also welcome to join.

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Why to join?

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About 70 000 visitors

- Meet motivated tech talent and start up founders

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Visibility for your company at the Web Summit booth and FinlandWorks side event

- Option for Company presentations in both events

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Higlight company&rsquo;s career opportunities

- Online visibility through Work in Finland digital channels

- Network with talents and valuable partners

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We are happy to provide further information, don&#39;t hesitate to contact Katri Raevuori (katri.raevuori@businessfinland.fi) if any questions or comments.

Web Summit Lisbon 2024

Meet us at the biggest tech conference in Europe with more than 70 000 visitors. 

Join Work In Finland in Web Summit Lisbon 2024 to connect with top international talents, share job opportunities and enhance your employer branding.

Web Summit Lisbon

Talent Boost Summit 2024 event for companies in Lappeenranta

The annual Talent Boost Summit focusing on hiring international talents will be held this year in Lappeenranta on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;Lappeenranta City Theatre, Kaivokatu 5, Lappeenranta.

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The event is suitable for companies of all sizes and is for you if you answer &quot;yes&quot; to any of the following questions:

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&bull; Are you recruiting your first international talent or student? 
&bull; Are you interested in building a multicultural work environment in your company? 
&bull; Do you want to keep talents at work and build holding power at your company?

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At the event, you will hear interesting experiences from other companies and international talents, and you will have the opportunity to network with other company representatives, international talents, and students. The event also provides practical tools for recruiting international talents.

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Talent Boost Summit 2024 is a full-day event with both Finnish and English languages (interpretation). The event is in-person and will be live-streamed. The morning session of the event will include company and talent speeches related to the theme and a panel discussion. In the afternoon, there will be a TalentMatch session, including an inspiring pitching session for companies and talents. Don&rsquo;t forget to make use of your free spot at TalentMatch event!

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The day before the event, there is an opportunity to participate in a dinner (self-funded) and network with other participants and stakeholders. The time and place will be announced later.

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Registration for the morning session, TalentMatch session, and pre-event dinner will open in early summer.

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Don&#39;t miss this opportunity!

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Talent Boost Summit 2024 is a full-day event, and the program will be published here during the spring, so keep an eye on the page.

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The main organizer of the Talent Boost Summit 24 event is the City of Lappeenranta.

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Partners include: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, Business Finland, Southeast Finland TE Office, LUT University

Talent Boost Summit 2024 event for companies

Courage and resources for recruiting international talents! Finland needs more international talents! 

The annual Talent Boost Summit focusing on hiring international talents will be held this year in Lappeenranta on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.

Talent Boost Summit

Join us for breakfast on global talent and employer branding

This event will offer insights into Business Finland&#39;s services in talent attraction, including the Talent Manager Network and the Matching for Finland, which assist companies in finding highly skilled talent globally while enhancing employer branding and promoting workplace diversity.

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Highlights:

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	<li>Attract International Talent: Discover the latest trends in international talent acquisition and employer branding. Learn how to leverage Work in Finland&rsquo;s services to attract global talent.</li>
	<li>Meet Talent Managers: Connect with Talent Managers from Vietnam, Brazil, and India, who are actively assisting Finnish companies in their international hiring efforts.</li>
	<li>Discover Matching for Finland: Explore our &quot;Matching for Finland&quot; service, designed to help companies find the right talent around the world. 
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Agenda:&nbsp;

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08:30 - 09:00&nbsp;Coffee and Breakfast

09:00 - 09:10&nbsp;Keynote: Strengthening Your Employer Brand Globally - Laura Lindeman, Senior Director, Work in Finland, Business Finland

09:10 - 09:20: Strategies and insights for sourcing and attracting global talent

* Alessandra Leone, Talent Manager Brazil, Work in Finland Unit - Business Finland 
* Shreshta Sharma, Talent Manager India,&nbsp;Work in Finland Unit - Business Finland 
* Van Anh Le, Talent Manager Vietnam, Work in Finland Unit - Business Finland

09:20 - 09:30&nbsp;Learn how Work in Finland can support your hiring efforts at no cost 
* Talent Manager Service 
* Matching for Finland talent sourcing service 
* International Talent Attraction Events 
* Targeted Marketing Campaigns

09:30 - 10:00&nbsp;Open discussion and networking session

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Location:&nbsp;Sora 1B308, Team Finland House (Porkkalankatu 1, 00180 Helsinki)

Company Breakfast: Global Talent Acquisition

Join us for breakfast to learn how your company can leverage Work in Finland's support to boost international recruitment and employer branding.

Join Talent Acquisition Company Breakfast to connect with Talent Managers from Work in Finland, and enhance your employer branding efforts 


Company breakfast

Join the webinar to learn about our new matchmaking service!

If you want to broaden your talent pool, strengthen your employer brand, and access a more diverse range of qualified relevant candidates&mdash;all at no cost &mdash; join our introduction webinar for Matching for Finland.

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This free matchmaking service from Work in Finland connects Finnish companies with skilled international professionals whose expertise matches your needs and who are genuinely interested in building their careers in Finland.&nbsp;

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The info webinar is ideal for all HR professionals, hiring managers, and executives across all industries. We&rsquo;re offering two dates to best fit your schedule:

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Monday, 18.11.2024 | 10.00 AM &ndash; 10.30 AM 
Wednesday, 27.11.2024 | 9.30 AM &ndash; 10.00 AM

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Highlights:

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	<li>Overview of the Matching for Finland service</li>
	<li>Step-by-step guide to get started with us</li>
	<li>Q&amp;A session to address your specific questions</li>
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For more information, please contact us at:

Introduction webinar: Matching for Finland

Is your company seeking to expand its team with skilled international talent, but finding it challenging to make the right connection?

Vietnamese experts at the trade show booth

Why to join Vietnam Web Summit?

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About 8 000 visitors: Meet motivated tech talent and start up founders (950+ Manager/C-levels).

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Visibility for your company at the Web Summit booth on the 6th of December and at the FinlandWorks side event on the 10th of December.

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Option for Company presentation at our side event with about 150 participants and media partners.

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Higlight company&rsquo;s career opportunities.

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Online visibility through Work in Finland digital channels.

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Network with talents and valuable partners.

 
Address: Grand Palace 142/18 Cong Hoa street, Ward 4, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam Web Summit 2024

Interested of finding new tech talents? Join FinlandWorks crew to this premier tech event held annually in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam December 6, 2024.

Vietnam Web Summit

This event is all about bringing talents & companies together! 

Online Matchmaking event 28th of March

Come and join Work in Finland team to the GIDS Developer Summit, in Bangalore, India.

GIDS developer Summit India 24-28th of April

What kind of support do you need for international recruitment? Help is available at every stage of international recruitment. 

International recruitment brings numerous benefits. In a nutshell, it creates growth, which shows in the turnover, new customers, and the broadening of expertise. Develop your company’s capabilities for internationalization. Services and support are available.  

Growth

Developing a diverse work community and developing its management is worthwhile. Read more about the benefits of an international team and a diverse workplace, as well as services, guides, and tools to promote diversity.

Competitiveness

Internationality affects all Finnish companies, and internationalization is a prerequisite for growth. There is fierce competition for recruiting global talent, so learn to master the best practices. 

The first steps in international recruitment are careful planning and selecting a recruitment partner. Remember the principles of responsible recruitment from the start. 

The recruitment process proceeds from writing the job advertisement and searching for an employee right through to the recruitment decision and signing the employment contract. Permit practices, obligations, and rights are an essential part of the process. 

Help an international expert to arrive and settle in Finland. Make sure they and their family have reasons to stay. This commits the expert to Finland and to the company and improves work results. 

Our services include funding, language training, a mentoring program, coaching for employer image development, employer services by the Finnish Immigration Service, live broadcasts, and professional skills testing in the country of origin. Explore all services.

Work in Finland and other institutions offer numerous services that can help your company with international recruitment.

Interested in international recruitment? We are here to help! 

Work in Finland International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers serves all employers free of charge on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call +358 295 016 770 or send a message to <a href="mailto:tyonantajaneuvonta@workinfinland.fi" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">tyonantajaneuvonta@workinfinland.fi</a>.

Answers to the most common questions about the International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers. 

Business Finland's Talent financing is intended for SMEs and midcap companies that significantly reform their current operating practices and management in order to improve their readiness for international growth.

Don’t let boundaries dictate your recruitment: hire skilled people from around the world to drive your business. 

Looking for a new employee? Post your job ad for international experts on Job Market Finland – it will also appear in Work in Finland’s open positions.

Help, support, and services for the employer concerning the international recruitment process. Post your international vacancies on the website as well.  

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