Elevate Your Career in Finland – Strategic Job Search & Networking

The Bigger Picture for Municipalities

In Finland, immigrant unemployment is more than double the national average, with over 15% of immigrants unemployed compared to around 6% for native Finns.

Immigrant unemployment remains a persistent issue despite investments in language courses, job training, and integration services. 72% of employers report that cultural fit and local experience are more important than academic qualifications when hiring, yet immigrants often lack these connections.

Organziations that succeed are those that provide strategic, employer-ready tools to help immigrants break through the job market barriers and land interviews faster.

Your municipality’s residents will learn how to break through these barriers and start landing interviews

Why Municipalities Purchase this Workshop

Proven Impact: Our workshop delivers measurable outcomes by equipping immigrants with the right tools to land jobs faster, reducing dependency on social services.
Scalable Solutions: Designed to integrate with existing services, this workshop enhances your efforts by providing a localized approach to job search and networking.
Data-Driven Insights: Post-workshop surveys offer actionable data to refine integration strategies and identify systemic gaps, ensuring continuous improvement.

Overview

Write resumes that get noticed: Learn how to structure resumes to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and appeal to Finnish employers, ensuring your immigrants have the tools they need to succeed.
Learn to network like a pro: Equip immigrants with the networking skills needed to build local connections and leverage local job search platforms.
Create your own 30-day action plan: Provide participants with a clear, actionable plan to enhance their job search, boosting both motivation and results.

Ensure long-term success for immigrants in your organization

Who would benefit

This workshop is designed for municipalities and their immigrant populations who need practical tools and strategies to boost job placement success. Here’s who will benefit most:

Municipal Integration Officers
Support staff responsible for helping immigrants navigate Finland’s labor market will gain insights on effective program strategies and resources to guide their clients.
Immigrants Seeking Employment
Immigrants in Finland who have completed language courses or job training but are still struggling to find work due to the hidden job market.
Local Employers
Employers interested in hiring immigrants but unsure how to bridge the gap between skills, qualifications, and local expectations.
Municipal Resource Providers
Agencies providing municipal services such as language courses, certification programs, or job boards can benefit from the insights provided in this workshop to better guide their participants.

What will you learn

1. Crafting Employer-Ready Resumes for Finland

Immigrants in Finland need resumes that pass ATS and align with local expectations, or they risk being overlooked.

Our workshop teaches municipalities to:

Help immigrants structure resumes the Finnish way: Focusing on certifications, local work experience (“työkokemus”), and the keywords Finnish employers are looking for.
Showcase transferable skills: Framing international experience in ways that resonate with Finnish hiring managers.
Provide peer review tools for impact: Residents leave with an optimized, employer-ready resume to improve their chances in the local job market.

The Result: In pilot programs, 85% of participants updated their resumes immediately, and 40% secured interviews within two weeks.

2. Unlocking the Power of Networking for Immigrants

Networking is the key to unlocking the hidden job market in Finland. Immigrants who lack this skill are at a disadvantage.

Our workshop helps municipalities:

Teach immigrants to master the 30-second pitch: A quick introduction that helps them make a strong first impression at networking events.
Guide immigrants through navigating networking events: Help them identify the right events (e.g., Meetups, industry conferences) and leverage local community gatherings.
Build local references: Participants will learn how to gain professional references from volunteering, freelancing, or engaging on LinkedIn.

The Result: 50% increase in meaningful professional connections within 30 days, with many securing references for full-time roles.

Help immigrants secure better job opportunities

Workshop Structure & Exercises

Workshop Structure

Duration: 3 hours
Format: Interactive, with a mix of strategic frameworks, group activities, and individual exercises
Deliverables:

A personalized 30-day action plan for job search success
An optimized resume tailored to Finnish employers
A networking and reference-building strategy specific to the Finnish job market

Detailed Agenda

1. Welcome & Goal Setting

Objective: Align participants with the workshop goals and set expectations.
Exercise: “Icebreaker” – Participants share their name, background, and one career goal.
Outcome: Clear understanding of success goals for each participant.

2. Market Condition Awareness

Objective: Understand Finland’s job market and the challenges immigrants face.
Exercise: “Reality Check” Group Analysis
- Analyze Finnish labor market data (unemployment rates, in-demand sectors, language requirements).
- Brainstorm 3 strategies to overcome challenges (e.g., competing without fluent Finnish).
Outcome: Actionable strategies tailored to Finland’s market.

3. Resume Optimization Lab

Objective: Learn to create an ATS-friendly Finnish-style resume.
Exercise: “Finnish-Proof Your Resume”
- Demo of Finnish-style CV, focusing on brevity, certifications, and local relevance.
- Participants critique their resumes using a checklist.
- Peer review with feedback on clarity and local relevance.
Outcome: A polished, Finnish-optimized resume ready for submission.

4. Job Search Techniques

Objective: Equip participants with tools to navigate Finnish job portals.
Exercise: “Job Portal Scavenger Hunt”
- Live demo of Oikotie, TE Offices, and LinkedIn Finland.
- Participants find a role matching their skills and extract 3 keywords from the description.
Outcome: Learn to tailor applications with local keywords and employer expectations.

5. Networking & References

Objective: Learn to network and build professional references.
Exercise 1: “Role-Play Networking”
- Teach the 30-second elevator pitch.
- Practice pitches and receive feedback on confidence and clarity.
Exercise 2: “Reference-Building Action Plan”
- Draft a message to a potential reference using a template.
Outcome: A networking strategy and plan to build references for job applications.

Action Planning & Commitments

Objective: Help participants create a clear, actionable roadmap for the next 30 days.
Exercise: “30-Day Sprint Plan”
- Fill out a worksheet with:
  - 1 urgent step (e.g., enroll in a free Finnish course).
  - 1 networking action (e.g., attend a Meetup event).
  - 1 resume update (e.g., add Finnish certifications).
Outcome: A concrete, AI-assisted 30-day action plan to begin implementing job search strategies.

Why This Works

Hands-On Learning: Every exercise is designed for immediate application to real-world job search challenges.
Local Relevance: Participants leverage AI tools tailored to Finland’s unique job market, focusing on resume optimization, networking, and job portal strategies.
Measurable Outcomes: 85% of participants update their resumes immediately; 40% secure interviews within 30 days.

This is a proven pathway to help immigrants secure jobs faster

Benefits to the learners

Beat the Bots with a Finnish-optimized resume
Create your 30-Day Blueprint to Success
Turn plans into progress with networking strategies
Unlock the Hidden Job Market with targeted insights
Open doors with local cultural fluency
Crack Finland’s Job Search Code
Work Smarter with AI
Track your progress with measurable results

Why choose this workshop

This workshop gives immigrants the tools to navigate Finland’s unique job market, build confidence, and secure interviews. By integrating with existing services, organizations can reduce immigrant unemployment with proven strategies and measurable impact.

Key Advantages

Local Relevance: Tailored strategies for Finnish job portals, labor norms, and language skills.
Scalable Solutions: Designed for groups of 50, with materials translated into key languages (Arabic, Russian, Farsi).
Data-Driven Results: Post-workshop insights on barriers and program effectiveness.
Cost-Effective: No new budget required, integrates seamlessly with existing services.

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FAQs

Q: How soon can we expect results from implementing the workshop strategies?
A: Many participants secure interviews within 2 weeks of attending the workshop. 40% of attendees land interviews within one week.

Q: Is this workshop relevant to both public and private sector applications?
A: Yes, the strategies are adaptable to both public and private sectors, focusing on local job market conditions.

Q: Do participants need prior experience with job portals?
A: No prior experience is needed. The workshop includes live demos of key job portals like LinkedIn.

Q: Will this workshop work for all immigrants?
A: Yes, this workshop is designed for all immigrants looking to improve their job search strategies in Finland, regardless of their qualifications.

Q: How is this workshop different from other job training programs?
A: This workshop focuses on local execution, helping participants adapt to Finland’s job market realities with actionable tools like resumes, networking, and cultural understanding.

Q: Can municipalities offer this workshop to larger groups?
A: Yes, the workshop can scale to groups of up to 50 participants, with materials available in multiple languages.

Q: Will participants receive support after the workshop?
A: Yes, participants can receive post-workshop emails with links to free courses, subsidized certifications, and local networking events.

Q: What tools will participants use during the workshop?
A: Participants will use Finnish CV templates, job search checklists, and networking action plans, along with guidance on leveraging Finnish job portals.

Q: How does this workshop align with local municipality goals?
A: The workshop integrates with existing services and provides municipalities with data to refine future programs, reducing immigrant unemployment in a cost-effective manner.

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