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Labor shortages are expanding in Europe and there are now thousands of vacancies in Finland for foreigners. Find out how to compete for opportunities in the happiest country in the world.
Finland, considered the happiest country in the world in 2024 for the seventh year in a row, faces a major labor shortage, as do many other European countries. With thousands of vacancies for foreigners in various areas, the country offers unique opportunities. Currently, around 2.400 Brazilians already live in Finland. Discover how to take advantage of these vacancies and start a new life in the happiest country in the world.
Check details about vacancies in Finland for foreigns
According to Laura Lindemann, Director of Work in Finland, Business Unit Finland, the country has a clean and digital transformation mission. Companies are offering vacancies to foreigners who want to make a difference and contribute to the development of a better world. With this development, companies open vacancies in Finland for talents in various fields to explore career opportunities in the region.
For companies, versatility offers the opportunity to work and develop skills with the latest technologies, knowledge and specialties and leverage sustainable growth.
- Do you want to work 6 hours a day from Monday to Friday? BDMG has vacancies with a salary of R$9.500, plus a food voucher of R$1.900, for various areas of activity: The competition has not taken place for 13 years!
- Do you want to earn R$2,3 per month working 18 hours a week? The Federal Institute has released a notice for hiring professionals WITHOUT COMPETITION for technical and administrative activities
- Have you ever thought about working at Mobi-Rio? Open positions for Assistants, Electricians, Tire Repairmen, Mechanics and other professionals with basic, intermediate and higher education levels with salaries of up to R$ 9,5 thousand + several benefits
- Work only 9 HOURS a week at Senai! Institution opens job vacancy with unusual workload
Due to the shortage of labor, in addition to opportunities innovative career paths and development, the country still offers a high quality of life in a safe and stable country, says Alessandra Leone, Talent Manager at Work in Finland, which is part of Business Finland, an organization to finance innovation and promote trade, travel and investment.
How to apply for vacancies for foreigners in Finland?
Due to the shortage of labor, Finland opens vacancies for qualified foreigners in various areas of activity. Opportunities can be found through EURES platform, where you can access all vacancies in Finland, as well as some additional information.
Working in the country considered the happiest in the world can be an incredible opportunity for your career, as there are many sectors that hire foreign professionals who speak English.
There are currently more than 7 thousand vacancies for foreigners open in the country. Among the opportunities are:
- Nurse responsible for general care;
- Receptionist;
- Vehicle technician;
- Carpenter supervisor;
- Electrician;
- Daycare worker;
- Amusement park cleaner;
- Automotive brake technician;
- Airline food service worker;
- Clerk;
- cargo vehicle driver;
- Dentist;
- Car driving instructor;
- Vehicle maintenance attendant;
- Chef;
- Early years teacher;
- Cabby;
- Car driving instructor;
- Waiter waitress;
- Kitchen porter;
- Secretary;
- Quick service restaurant crew member;
- Civil engineering worker;
- Hotel establishment receptionist;
- Customer experience manager;
- Brand manager;
- Restaurant manager;
- Warehouse worker;
- Restaurant manager;
- Market Research Analyst;
- Aircraft preparer;
- Health assistant;
- Hairdresser;
- Welder;
- Telecommunications technician;
- Shepherd;
- Masseur/masseuse.
Why take advantage of the labor shortage and work in other countries?
As one of the most competitive and open economies in the world, Finland offers a launching pad for companies. According to Johanna Jäkälä, executive director of Finland Promotion Services from Business Finland, The anti-stress lifestyle also influences Finnish work culture.
Finland is a country of low hierarchies and work-life balance is highly valued. When people come to the country, they also have access to a very unique lifestyle.
According to the study Finnish Happiness Institute, when people who live in Finland are asked what makes them happy, Finns always mention proximity to nature. For them, the opportunities that nature offers for recreation and relaxation encourage creativity.
