If you have defined the specifications of the job or internship, you can proceed to the electronic recruitment channels immediately.
- You can post an English-language vacancy or internship on Job Market Finland. In addition to Job Market Finland, your job advertisement will appear on the Work in Finland website, which is followed by international students across Finland.
- You do not necessarily have to wait for candidates to respond to your job advertisement. Through Job Market Finland, you can browse applicant profiles and invite the best candidates for an interview immediately.
- You can also advertise your vacancy or internship on the JobTeaser career service used by universities. It is important for an international student to know if the role will require knowledge of local languages, so be sure to mention this.
Theses and projects are one customary way to recruit an international student. They allow you to conveniently test what new skills or ideas the employee would bring to your company’s toolbox. Afterwards, it is easy to hire them, because they have already shown their skills.
Universities and higher education institutions organize various career days and Thesis Fair events that allow you to search for a skilled expert to employ directly or to do their thesis as part of a development project, for example.
Don’t forget to visit other events, too, which are a great opportunity to look for talent. You can get to know international students (and experts in general) at a variety of matching events, both live and online. Visit the Work in Finland website’s event calendar to find the most interesting events.
You can also meet international students casually through co-creation platforms and hackathons. Demola, Junction, and Ultrahack, to name a few, bring together students from various countries and companies to solve real challenges together.
Note! Remember to also develop your organization’s capabilities to operate in an international environment, as success is always a two-way street. For example, you can participate in coaching or mentoring provided by Work in Finland or your local International House. Read more on our services page.