VALUED. WHICH SKILLS ARE HELPING EX-PATS TO BE COMPETITIVE IN THE FINNISH LABOR MARKET

The issue of immigration has emerged as a key theme as a result of the increased mobility seen in recent years. According to Statistics Finland, in 2021, a total of 11,428 residence work permits were granted with the top nationalities being Russians, Indians, and Chinese. EU nationals also chose Finland with more than 12,465 registration applications in 2021. However, there are still serious barriers to skilled workers as well as a remarkable shortage of them on the other side.

So, what qualities are recruiters in Finland looking for when hiring immigrants, and what skills do offer ex-pats to the Finnish labor market?

How do you develop your leadership and communication competencies?

What do ex-pats need to consider when starting to work here?

Before you moved, have you been aware of the differences in work culture?

What are the most common difficulties ex-pats face in Finland?

What could you recommend to ex-pats for developing their local network?

When moving to work abroad which are more critical, hard or soft skills?

What is important to know before looking for a job in Finland?