Towards employment

Job search

• If you have graduated or are about to graduate for a profession, register as a jobseeker at the TE Office.
• Find out more in the Employment and subsistence guide.

Working life

When you go to work, you pay tax on your salary, so you need a tax card. Order a tax card on service MyTaxOpens in a new window.. 

Want to know what you get in return for paying taxes? At the Happy Taxpayer websiteOpens in a new window., you can find out what services are provided with tax funds.

Starting a business

You can also think about whether you could be an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs need proficiency and entrepreneurial skills. Find out more in the Could I be an entrepreneur? guide.

Unemployment

If you become unemployed or your studies end and you do not have a job, register as an unemployed jobseeker by following the TE Services’ instructions. You can then apply for the unemployment benefit from your unemployment fundOpens in a new window. or from Kela.

Unemployment security for jobseekers under the age of 25 includes certain conditions that differ from those of other jobseekers. Read more about unemployment security for people under 25 on the TE Office's website.Opens in a new window.