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Start planning international recruitment.

Learn where to start when planning international recruitment

How should you start international recruitment? The first step: planning. Learn where to start with planning. 

International recruitment creates growth for the company.

International recruitment accelerates company growth – more revenue, new customers, and wider networks. Develop your capabilities for Intl recruitment.

The first steps in international recruitment are careful planning and selecting a recruitment partner.

Diversity brings several benefits to the workplace. We offer services, guides, and tools to help you set your company on the path of growth and development

Codento switched languages & now recruiting internationally

Learn about how Talent funding has supported Codento’s international path, leading the company to adopt English as its working language and recruit interna

Talent funding accelerated Codento’s international journey

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Recruiting from around the world enables success

Thanks to pharmaceutical company FinVector, Kuopio is a hub of international experts manufacturing a cancer treatment revolutionizing gene therapy drug.

FinVector's breakthrough – internationalization is the company’s lifeblood

Talent funding was extremely useful and helpful

Staffing and recruitment company Kaiku HR fixed its international recruitment process and internal procedures with the help of Talent funding.

Kaiku HR fixed its international recruitment process

Build a productive remote culture in an international team

When you create a functional remote working culture in an intl. team, company needs planning, communication and an understanding of cultural differences.

International remote work culture – Many locations, one set of rules

Create the conditions for a long working relationship

When the integration of an international expert is successful, both the individual and the company win. By doing things well, you can gain many advantages.

How do you get an international talent to stay?

How does international recruitment succeed? Apply best practices and learn from the experiences of Finnish employers.

How does international recruitment succeed? Apply best practices and learn from Finnish employers’ experiences. Achieve your goals.

Competence is a success factor for business

Promeco has made a strategic decision to invest in international recruitment. As a result, the company has remained on the growth path.

International recruitment helps Promeco grow

A diverse work community is the lifeblood of a company

Creativity, diverse skills and new perspectives – Reddal wouldn’t be here without international talent. The company recruits people straight out of school.

Reddal succeeds by hiring people from different backgrounds

A clear employer image helps the company find the talent it needs and gives the job seeker an answer as to why this company is the right one.

Boost int’l recruitment with employer branding

Master the specifics of health and social care recruitment

International recruitment in the health and social services sector has some specific characteristics to master. Read more about successful recruitment.

Learn more about the employer's responsibilities.

Responsibility covers the entire recruitment process from planning to the end of the employment relationship, or even longer.

Recruitment has two parts: searching and hiring the expert.

Inject your business with diversity and new insight

An easy way to bring diversity and new insight to your business is to recruit international students who are studying in Finland.

Frequently asked questions regarding intl. recruitment

Employer advisory experts support employers with the challenges of international recruitment. Read the frequently asked questions.


Services to match employers with international experts.

You can also find an international expert here in Finland

Finnish communities of international talent and educational institutions can help companies to find the right talent effortlessly and quickly from Finland.

Communities bring employers and job applicants together

Familiarize yourself with services that match Finnish employers with international experts. 

The second stage in international recruitment involves finding and hiring the expert. 

Know your rights and responsibilities as an employer.

As an employer, know your obligations and rights, and ensure that the international expert is aware of the employee's rights and obligations.

Tips on good job interview practices and more.

Learn more about good interview practices, a responsible selection process, and successful candidate communication in international recruitment. 

Information on the hiring process of an international expert

Information for the employer on the international employee’s employment contract, taxation, probationary period, and grounds for dismissal. 

Information for the employer on wage subsidies for hiring an international employee, as well as alternative ways of arranging the work. 

Wage subsidies and options

Explore additional services for international recruitment.

Explore additional services for international recruitment. Both public and private services are available. 

Work in Finland events in spring 2024 for Finnish companies

Work in Finland invites companies to participate in spring events!

Expert must have the right to work and a residence permit.

The employer can assist the international expert in applying for the right to work. There are several residence permits that may be applied for on the basi

Tips on how to write a first-grade job advertisement.

Create a first-grade job ad! The job advertisement should be clear and informative and convey a good image of the employer. 

Help an international expert to arrive and settle in Finland

Prepare international talents for Finnish work life

Boost your company's attractiveness towards International Talents. Enhance candidate preparedness and streamline your recruitment process.

What should you consider when an international expert is settling in Finland? What factors retain employees while improving the company’s bottom line? 

Help the expert settle in when they arrive in Finland.

How to get international talent to integrate into Finland.

Read perspectives on how to get international talent to integrate into Finland and stay. 

Tips and information for the employer on how to help an international expert in official affairs when they arrive in Finland. 

Regional services to find international talents. 

Regional Talent Boost actors develop, plan, and offer services related to international expertise. 

Support for recruitment from EU/EEA-wide employment network.

EURES is a comprehensive European employment network and a high-quality public service. It provides recruitment events, a job portal, funding, etc.

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A free service for developing the employer image.

Make your company a desirable workplace. Free, company-specific IMAGO coaching helps you attract and retain the right talent.

Diversity and the foundations of company culture

Polkka – Pohjois-Karjalan tukipalvelut oy participated in Work in Finland’s IMAGO coaching autumn 2025.

Polkka gained valuable tools and insights from the IMAGO coaching

Solve the challenges of multilingual work environments

The Language Coach programme trains a team member to support communication and onboarding in a multilingual work environment.

What kind of support do you need for international recruitment? Explore the diverse services.

Workplaces are becoming more global – is your company ready?

In the free leadership mentoring, you will develop your company’s internal skills and internationalization capabilities. Embrace the change!

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

Learn about employer's role in residence permits matters

Learn more about the employer’s role in international employees’ residence permit matters.

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Trusted companies for international recruitment 

Discover international recruitment service providers with a Trusted Partner certification. Recruitment companies have experience and know-how. 

Our free, practical international recruitment coaching helps you recruit the right people, both locally and globally.

Accelerate a responsible and smooth recruitment process

Kick-start a responsible and smooth recruitment process with help from the Expert Service for International Recruitment in the Social and Health Care.

Get to know Brazil, India, and Vietnam better.

Explore Brazil, India, and Vietnam from the perspective of talent attraction. What can these countries offer to your business?

Country profiles –  Brazil, India and Vietnam

The free Talent Manager Network service provides Finnish companies with advice on international recruitment.

Employer advice service on international recruitment

Free international recruitment employer advice, providing answers to common international recruitment questions.

Post your vacancy for international experts

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

Job advertisement

Materials for companies to market Finland to experts.

The Why Finland promotional package offers materials and information about Finland’s pull factors and benefits for an international expert. 

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Welcome to join us at APS Global Physics Summit

The APS Global Physics Summit is the largest physics research conference in the world, uniting 14,000 scientific community members across all disciplines of physics. This meeting reflects the inclusivity and synergy of many physics disciplines and emerging cross-disciplinary areas of science, which perfectly reflects this year's theme of Science for a Shared Future.&nbsp;Work in Finland is participating in the event, both at the APS conference itself and at the Career Fair associated with the event. Work in Finland has its own small booth at both, where we welcome companies to join us. In addition to the fair event, you can also participate in our side event. If you are interested, please contact us.&nbsp;Why should a company participate?&nbsp;1. Access to a highly qualified talent pool<ul><li>The APS Career Fair is part of the APS Global Physics Summit, attracting thousands of physics professionals at all career stages—from students to experienced researchers. This gives companies direct access to a concentrated group of top-tier candidates.</li></ul>2. Direct engagement and faster hiring<ul><li>The event enables face-to-face interactions with top candidates.</li></ul>3. Employer branding and visibility<ul><li>Participation strengthens company’s presence in the global physics community, enhancing your employer brand and attracting top talent for future roles.</li></ul>4. Networking and market insights<ul><li>The fair is also a networking hub for connecting with other companies and research institutions. It also provides valuable insights into industry trends and practices, helping refine recruitment strategies.</li></ul>If you are interested, please contact us!

APS Global Physics Summit 2026

Welcome to join us at APS Global Physics Summit and the side event!

The APS Global Physics Summit is the largest physics research conference in the world. Join us at APS Global Physics Summit and the side event.

APS Summit

Building Future Semiconductor Talents Workshop

Does your company operate in the semiconductor industry?&nbsp;&nbsp;Organised by FICCC, International House Tampere, WorkinFinland, Business Tampere, Espoo and Vantaa city, this workshop is an excellent opportunity for your company to influence and shape Finland’s future semiconductor talents.&nbsp;&nbsp;This event is also a great opportunity to network with key stakeholders in the semiconductor industry.&nbsp;Register for the event by 27 February.

Join us in shaping Finland’s semiconductor talent strategy by sharing your insights and highlighting your industry needs.

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Succeed in recruiting international experts

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Largest Tech Conference in Eastern Europe

DevTalks is the largest conference for software developers and IT professionals in the region with 10 000 participants. With a robust agenda centred on the most critical and disruptive technologies, including artificial Intelligence, advanced software engineering, scalable cloud infrastructure, and big data analytics.&nbsp;DevTalks provides a platform for high-value content and real conversation opportunities. The event takes place in Romexpo, Bucharest.&nbsp; Work in Finland, supported by the Embassy of Finland in Bucharest, is taking part in the event with its own booth where we welcome companies to join. If you are interested, please contact us.&nbsp;&nbsp;More information about the event on <a href="https://www.devtalks.ro/">DevTalks official web page</a>. Why should a company participate?<ul><li>Good visibility: The Work in Finland booth is in prima space and designed to be visually appealing, which attracts the interest of expo visitors.</li><li>Access to a highly qualified talent pool: The event gathers 10 000 Tech professionals. This gives companies direct access to a concentrated group of top-tier candidates.&nbsp;</li><li>Direct contact and efficient recruitment: You will be able to meet candidates face-to-face, that accelerates the recruitment process compared to online applications.</li><li>Networking: The event is also a networking hub for connecting with other companies and organizations. It also provides valuable insights into industry trends and practices, helping refine recruitment strategies.</li><li>Free participation to all employers that are actively looking for candidates to Finland. Only travel and accommodation costs are borne by the company.&nbsp;</li></ul>

DevTalks Bucharest 2026

You are welcome to join us at DevTalks Bucharest and recruit senior tech talents from Romania.

DevTalks Bucharest is the largest conference for software developers and IT professionals in in Eastern Europe, with 10 000 participants. Join us!

DevTalks Bukarest

Are you ready to boost your company’s visibility and recruit international talents? The Emigration Expo in the Netherlands offers you a unique opportunity to showcase your company and your open positions to thousands of fair visitors and potential job seekers.&nbsp; We offer your company a unique opportunity to participate in the fair at our #FinlandWorks booth. The largest emigration event in Europe, the Emigration Expo, will be held again now in Utrecht on March 21-22, 2026. Last year nearly 14 000 visitors attended the event. Participants are considering moving abroad, including to the Nordic countries.&nbsp; You can get a feel for what you can expect at Emigration Expo through short videos. They provide an overview of what the fair offers and the benefits gained. Watch the videos from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv2Vvsz1l-UzLqpO3BoAbLpzsmrOg615G">Emigration Expo</a>.&nbsp; More information about the Emigration Expo can be found on <a href="https://emigratiebeurs.nl/en/about-emigration-expo-visitors/">the official fair website</a>.&nbsp; Why participate in the #FinlandWorks booth?&nbsp;<ul><li>Good visibility: The #FinlandWorks booth is designed to be visually appealing, which attracts the interest of expo visitors.&nbsp;</li><li>Expert support: International recruitment specialists assist with practical matters before the fair and on-site at the booth.&nbsp;</li><li>Free participation: Participation in the #FinlandWorks booth is free for your company. Only travel and accommodation costs are borne by the company.&nbsp;</li></ul>What do we offer?&nbsp;<ul><li>At the booth, you can present your job opportunities to potential job seekers.&nbsp;</li><li>International recruitment specialists will also promote your job opportunities.&nbsp;</li><li>Jobs can be posted on the fair’s website, allowing you to receive applications in advance.&nbsp;</li><li>Additional visibility in separate 50-minute info sessions organized by Finland, held twice a day.&nbsp;</li></ul>Would you like to secure your place and experience the fair with us?&nbsp; &nbsp;If your answer is yes, please contact us, as all Finnish employers looking for international talents can register for the fair!&nbsp; The number of participants is limited due to the size of our booth. Express your interest by February 27, 2026. The prerequisite is that the jobs are published on <a href="https://tyomarkkinatori.fi/en/employers-and-entrepreneurs">the Job Market Finland</a>, from where they will be transferred to the <a href="https://www.workinfinland.com/en/open-jobs/">Work in Finland website</a> and the <a href="https://eures.europa.eu/index_en">EURES portal</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/319F75E6FD98B0E0">Register now!</a> If you would like to become a partner for the event, please contact Work in Finland at <a href="mailto:workinfinland@keha-keskus.fi">workinfinland@keha-keskus.fi</a>

Emigration Expo 2026

Bring your company’s job opportunities to the largest emigration fair in Europe, the Emigration Expo in the Netherlands!

Bring your company’s job opportunities to the largest emigration fair in Europe, the Emigration Expo 2026 in the Netherlands!

Work in Finland booth at the GIDS 2025 event

You are welcome to join us at GIDS India and the side event 

GIDS is a premier tech event held annually in Bangalore India. Work in Finland will be there to promote working in Finland. Companies are welcome to join! You can also join our side event.&nbsp;Why should a company participate?&nbsp;1. Visibility and brand strengthening<ul><li>GIDS is the largest software developer conference in the Asia-Pacific region, attracting thousands of attendees and offering extensive international visibility.</li></ul>2. Recruitment and attracting top talent<ul><li>Direct contact with top experts in fields such as AI, cloud services, and DevOps.</li><li>Opportunity to showcase the company and its career opportunities at the Work in Finland booth.</li></ul>3. Networking and partnerships<ul><li>Conversations with industry leaders provide valuable insights and contacts.</li></ul>4. High-quality program<ul><li>The program includes over 150 sessions on the latest technologies and trends.</li></ul>If you are interested, please contact us!

GIDS India 2026

You're welcome to join us at GIDS India and the side event!

GIDS is a premier tech event held annually in Bangalore India. Work in Finland will be there to promote working in Finland. Companies are welcome to join

Join the Work in Finland exhibition stand

The International Job Fair is one of Spain's most important recruitment events, where professionals from various fields meet employers. We offer Finland-based employers a unique opportunity to connect with Spanish talent by joining the Work in Finland exhibition stand. By participating, you’ll gain visibility for your open positions, while our international recruitment specialists will advertise them to potential candidates on your behalf.&nbsp;This multi-sector event attracts a wide range of skilled professionals from various backgrounds. The previous event in 2025 had over 4,000 visitors. The event’s large number of participants and diverse talent pool makes it an excellent opportunity for employers looking to hire international professionals. The event will be held at the <a href="https://pcgr.org/?idioma=2">Palacio de Congresos de Granada</a>, Spain, on April 23, 2026.&nbsp;Why join the Work in Finland exhibition stand?<ul><li>Attract motivated job seekers The Work in Finland stand is visually appealing and designed to stand out. In collaboration with EURES Finland, we ensure your organisation stands out from the crowd. EURES Finland is a trusted partner among European jobseekers.</li><li>International recruitment specialists at your service Our specialists will promote your open positions to suitable candidates on-site. We provide practical support both before and during the event. If needed, we can assist you in creating English-language job advertisements.</li><li>Cost-effective recruitment Advertising your job vacancies at the Work in Finland stand is free of charge. The only requirement is that the job vacancies are published on the Job Market Finland portal, from where they are automatically transferred to the Work in Finland website and the EURES-portal, reaching a wide international audience.</li></ul>How can you participate? Your organisation has two options for taking part in the event:&nbsp;Option 1: Register your organisation and open job vacancies for the event. Our specialists will promote your jobs to suitable candidates at the event on your behalf.&nbsp;Option 2: If you prefer, you can also attend the event in person! Your representative can present your job openings and interview candidates directly at our stand. Participation is free of charge, but your organization will need to cover its own travel and accommodation costs. Spaces are limited, so please express your interest by February 27, 2026.&nbsp;Register or express your interest <a href="https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/64FA7AB1B7A8FB32">here</a>.&nbsp;For any further questions, please feel free to contact Work in Finland: <a href="mailto:workinfinland@keha-keskus.fi">workinfinland@keha-keskus.fi</a>&nbsp;

International Job Fair Granada 2026 

Looking to recruit international talent? The International Job Fair in Spain offers you the chance to promote your open positions to job seekers.

The International Job Fair in Spain offers you the chance to promote your open positions to thousands of motivated job seekers!

Job Fair Granada

Join us to hear the preliminary results!&nbsp;The study also examines how target country activities can be better aligned with the skills needs of companies in Finland.&nbsp;The goals of the study are to:<ul><li>Analyse the current target countries: India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brazil, the EU and the United States.</li><li>Identify new potential target markets.</li><li>Gather insights from companies and stakeholders on potential markets, how they can be connected to demand in Finland, and what kind of support is expected from Finland to promote labour migration.</li></ul>Based on the study, recommendations will be made on how to target international activities promoting work-based immigration, and national measures to attract work-based talent will be further developed.&nbsp;We will present the preliminary findings of the study on Tuesday, March 3rd, from 9:00 to 10:30 (EET) on Teams. The event includes time for discussion and comments. The event language is English.&nbsp;We also invite you to <a href="https://emea.dcv.ms/VKOPHYwi2I">respond to a survey</a> targeted at companies and stakeholders.&nbsp;More information about the study:<a href="mailto:santeri.ojala@businessfinland.fi">santeri.ojala@businessfinland.fi</a>

Target country study

Work in Finland is conducting a study on the current and future target markets for talent attraction and the promotion of work-based immigration.

Work in Finland is conducting a study on the current and potential future target markets for labour migration to Finland.

International talent boosting sales and growth

Learn how to leverage diversity to build business success. What does diversity mean in practice, and why can it be a competitive advantage?&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us to explore how diversity is an investment in a company’s ability to learn, renew itself, and succeed in a changing world. You will also receive concrete information about low-threshold services, operating models, and financial incentives that help you take the first steps toward building a diverse and international work community.&nbsp;&nbsp;This practical two-hour workshop provides a clear introduction to why diversity is an investment and how to start building diversity in a small, controlled way. You will also become familiar with low-threshold approaches for experimenting with a diverse and international work environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;The workshop offers concrete models and tools for recruitment, onboarding, everyday work practices, and leadership. Based on what you learn, you can outline the next tailored steps for your company – regardless of its current stage of development.&nbsp;&nbsp;When registering, you will also have the opportunity to submit advance questions to the trainer related to the workshop theme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The workshop is led by Kirsi Korhonen, Director of the Employment Program at Startup Refugees and an experienced business coach. Additional expertise and practical insights are shared by recruitment and corporate collaboration specialist Salla-Maria Korhonen, as well as senior entrepreneurship expert Mia Hyvärinen.

In this workshop, you will learn how international talent can accelerate business growth.

In "International talent boosting sales and growth" workshop, you will learn how international talent can accelerate business growth.

Workshop

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