You will receive advice and guidance on job seeking when you register as a jobseeker with the employment services in your area. As a jobseeker, you can apply for unemployment benefit from Kela or your unemployment fund. The employment authority issues a statement on the matter to Kela or the unemployment fund.
The employment authority will advise and guide you in applying for work and selecting t ...
If you have a Finnish personal identity code and can identify yourself electronically, start your job search in the e-service.
If you do not have a Finnish personal identity code or cannot use the e-service, contact the employment services in your region.
You can get support for using the E-service from the Job Market Finland's E-services advice.
If you are unable to use the E-service to register as a jobseeker, you can also register using a form. Submit the completed form to the employment authority.
Registering as a jobseeker online requires strong identification, that is, online banking IDs, a mobile certificate or an identity card with a chip. You need a Finnish personal identity code to use the online service.
If you are not a Finnish citizen, you must have a valid residence permit and a right to work in Finland.
Laki työvoimapalveluiden järjestämisestä (in Finnish and Swedish)