Looking for a job
Looking for a job in the Kotka-Hamina region? Great! On this page you will find tips on how to find a job and information on where you can get help if you need it. Remember to also find out if you need a residence permit to work in Finland and in the Kotka-Hamina region.
Register as a job seeker
If you are looking for a job or you are unemployed or about to become unemployed, register as a job seeker. You can register as a job seeker in the Job market Finland online service or at an employment services office.
After you have registered as a job seeker, you can apply for unemployment benefits and receive various free services that help you find a job.
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 the employers you are interested in 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 have 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. This will help, for example, when you are selected for an interview.
Invest in your application letter and CV
It’s worth taking the time and effort to write a cover letter, because a good one will get you into the 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 salesy, succinct and targeted at the employer for whom you are applying. In your CV, you describe your background and work history, but in your cover letter you focus on the future.
A good CV is visually interesting, clear and easy to understand. It also tells you quickly 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 CV or articulating your skills, for example, help is available. In the Kotka-Hamina region, you can contact, for example, the Etelä-Kymenlaakso employment services.
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. Take this into account when applying for a job.
Work Help Finland mobile app
Work Help Finland is a free app for foreign workers in Finland. It clearly explains your rights and obligations as a worker and provides help if you have been mistreated at work.
The app is available in 26 languages. You can download it free of charge from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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Checklist for moving to Finland
Find out what you need to remember when moving or planning to move to Finland.
