Job search
Looking for a job in the Kotka-Hamina region? Great! On this page, you will find tips for job hunting and information on where to get help if needed. Please also remember to find out whether you need a residence permit to work in Finland and the Kotka-Hamina region.
Where can I find vacancies?
You can find job vacancies in the Kotka-Hamina area on job search sites, job websites and social media. You can also find jobs at recruitment events. You can also contact employers that interest you directly. This can help you find so-called “hidden jobs”. Hidden jobs are jobs that are available but not advertised, for example on job search sites.
Below are the main job search sites where you can search for vacancies.
Job search tips
Learn to articulate your own skills
Articulating your own skills is an important skill when looking for a job. Think about what you know, how you acquired your skills and what results you have achieved. Give examples: tell what you did, how you did it and how it helped you. This will help the employer to see what added value you can bring to the organisation.
Find out more about the organisation you are applying to
When you find a job that interests you, it’s worth getting to know the hiring organisation a little better. For example, visit their website and social media channels to find out what they do and what their values are. Taking a closer look at the organisation will be helpful, for instance, if you are invited to an interview.
Invest in your application letter and CV
It’s worth taking the time and effort to write a cover letter, as a good letter can get you an interview. The aim of a cover letter is to attract the recruiter’s interest so that you are invited to an interview. The cover letter should be persuasive, concise, and tailored specifically to the employer you are applying to. In your CV, you describe your background and work history, but in your cover letter you focus on the future.
A good resume is visually appealing, clear, and easy to understand. It also quickly shows whether you meet the requirements of the job. In your CV, you should describe your work experience and education in chronological order, with the most recent experience first.
Use a range of services to help you find a job, if necessary
If you need help finding a job, writing a resume, or describing your skills, help is available. In the Kotka-Hamina region, you can contact, for example, the Etelä-Kymenlaakso employment services. (only in finnish)
Do I need a residence permit to work?
If you are an EU or EEA national, you are free to move to Finland and apply for a job.
If you are a non-EU or non-EEA national, you usually need a residence permit to work and stay in Finland.
You can only apply for a residence permit once you have a job or a binding job offer. Please take this into account when applying for a job.
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