International recruitment – Find talent locally and globally

Are you facing a shortage of skilled workers? Do you need international expertise in your business? We provide free support to employers looking to recruit talent from abroad or tap into the skills of international job seekers already living in Finland.

Our services include expert advice, access to networks, and hands-on support throughout the recruitment process – free of charge.

Smart solutions to your talent needs

International recruitment offers a practical and efficient way to find the right talent.

With international recruitment, you can :

• Reach a wider network of skilled professionals
• Build a diverse and global working environment, and
• Increase your company’s ability to innovate and compete

Find talent nearby – There are already many international jobseekers living in the Oulu region, and you can reach them with the international recruitment employer service.

Recruit from abroad – If suitable talent cannot be found in Finland, we help you expand recruitment abroad. The European employment network EURES provides versatile services for recruitment across the European area. Work in Finland’s services also support recruitment outside Europe.

Free support for international recruitment

We offer personalised advice and services for employers throughout the recruitment process.

• Information about international recruitment and permit matters, as well as details of available services and training.
• Support for planning international recruitment, preparing international job advertisements, and using the Job Market Finland platform and the EURES portal.
• Connections to local international jobseekers and students.
• Opportunities to participate in recruitment events and talent attraction activities.
• EURES services – the European-wide employment network – help employers find suitable employees from EU/EEA countries.
• Cooperation networks: We connect you with the right partners – authorities, educational organisations, and services.
• Support for engaging jobseekers. We also advise foreign workers on relocation and issues related to working life in Finland.

Who Can Benefit from Our Services?

Our services are available to all employers – from micro-enterprises to large corporations and public sector organisations. International talents are available in various fields.