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Do you want to become an International House Oulu ambassador?
Do you want to be part of the International House Oulu network and get new opportunities? Four ambassadors will start with this programme in April, and it will last until the end of the year 2023.
Apply now for free IMAGO coaching
How can you stand out in the labour market and attract the right talent, lead employee experience and build a diverse workplace? The free IMAGO coaching sessions strengthen participants’ competence and understanding of employer branding, diversity-orientated recruitment skills, multicultural and internally strong corporate cultures and employer image development, while also helping the company to identify its own strengths and areas for development as an employer.
Read more: the coaching service is now open for applications.
“Give us a chance, you won’t be disappointed”– how do international experts and companies find each other?
We spoke to Salla Hirvonen, Project Manager for Oulu Talent Hub and others about the many improvements, changes and hinderances faced by both international people and employers in Oulu when it came to hiring an international expert.
Looking to gain employment, acquire a mentor or make new professional connections in Oulu?
University of Oulu provides guidance and much more to its students and researchers through Career center. Located at the heart of the Linnanmaa campus, Career center is your one stop place to go if you need any help regarding, you guessed it, career!
Welcome to Oulu brochure
The new edition of Welcome to Oulu brochure is here. Featuring information on housing, healthcare, KELA, leisure activities, and much more around this picturesque city, it is a comprehensive guide for both newcomers and residents.
Grab a copy from the information point at BusinessAsema.
Useful website: Work in Finland
The first version of the Work in Finland website has been published. The website gathers useful information about moving to Finland and job opportunities for international talents and Finnish companies interested in recruiting international talents.
“Quite an amazing experience“ – International student day company visit
Oulu Talent Hub along with Oulu Chamber of Commerce as part of their international week activities, had organized the international student day where students were invited to meet and learn more about companies operating in Oulu.
Read the article in full here.
New mentoring program
BusinessFinland is offering a free mentoring program for Finnish companies, starting in February 2023. Apply for the international work community management program now!
Read more about the mentoring program (in Finnish)
Winner of the International Employer of the Year in Oulu
Timegate Instruments has been nominated as the International Employer of the Year 2022. The competition aims to recognize companies, which have succeeded to recruit international talents from the local area and abroad and managed to create a multicultural atmosphere in the work community. This year, the competition was organized in Oulu for the first time.
Do you need help with international recruitment?
The Work in Finland International Recruitment Advice Service for Employers helps employers based in Finland with their questions about recruiting international talent. Through the “one-stop shop” service, you can get up-to-date information from our specialists about official processes, hiring foreign employees, residence permits, and helping new employees settle into life in Finland.