There is likely to be a significant change in Finland’s labour market, as the government has declared a new list of occupations expected to experience serious shortages in three years. Because of this development, foreign professionals now have more opportunities to work in the Nordic countries.
Even though there has been a drop in work-based immigration recently, the shortage of workers is now driving many essential sectors to welcome skilled people from other countries. There are shortages of workers in the industrial and emergency services fields.
Because they are essential in the Finnish manufacturing sector, metal processing operators need to be skilled and trained for this job. The positions of firefighters are also experiencing shortages, since there are tough requirements for their training and physical fitness.
People from other countries interested in these jobs should first learn the key requirements. For a work permit in Finland, a person needs a confirmed job from an employer first. The offer should be straight, suited to the candidate’s skills, and be signed by a trusted Finnish business.
Credentials from schools and jobs are carefully checked, and the job must pay at least €1,300 – €2,000 on a regular basis, according to the position. You will also need to have a valid passport and evidence of insurance, a spotless criminal record, and, in specific cases, more documents such as proof of work, accommodation, or your family details. At first, the permit is given for one to two years and can be extended if the person continues to work.
It is also necessary to keep up with fresh rules and laws. The Finnish government is planning rules that might force foreign workers to leave the country quickly if they do not keep their jobs. By means of this policy, FIPA hopes to simplify immigration and only allow actively employed people to live in the country.
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As a result, people applying for foreign jobs should ensure their documents and skills are a perfect fit for the position beforehand. Even with these new rules, Finland is still regarded as a good place for skilled people. Finland’s public services and family reunification allow dependents to join foreign spouses, so the country is attractive to anyone seeking new job opportunities and a good lifestyle.
At Dynamic Staffing Services, we have expertise in handling the complex matters of recruiting worldwide and complying with rules. Since we have over 47 years of experience in finding talent, we support candidates from matching their skills with the right job to helping with travel forms, applying for a visa, and getting briefed about Finland before they leave.
Experts on our team ensure that the requirements of law and ethics are met by everyone involved, which helps all candidates find the right job overseas. We take care of everything from screening to deployment and find candidates that fit the job roles as per our client’s requirements.
With 16 offices in 24 countries across Europe and Asia, Dynamic Staffing Services provides 15000 candidates to 500+ companies each year.
For any recruitment needs, you can reach out to Dynamic Staffing Services at clientservices@dss-hr.com to ensure you have the right talent to combat the seasonal shortage.
