Practical, educational guides from Finland Global Consulting about living, studying, working and building a future in Finland. Guides are general information and are reviewed when official rules change.
Where entrepreneurs can find free advice and support in Finland, from regional enterprise services to start-up funding and business registration.
Practical ways to meet people in Finland, from hobbies and associations to volunteering and professional networks.
An overview of integration services in Finland: initial assessments, integration plans, language training and where to start.
Why you should apply for an extended permit before your current permit expires, what to prepare and what happens while your application is processed.
An overview of the residence permit for an employed person in Finland: the employer's part, the applicant's part, the TE part-decision and what affects processing.
What a Finnish employment contract should contain, how collective agreements set minimum terms, and where to get help if something seems wrong.
How Finnish employers usually read CVs and cover letters, what to include, what to leave out and how to tailor each application.
What the National Certificates of Language Proficiency (YKI) are, how the levels work, and when a language certificate may be needed for work, study or citizenship.
Courses, online materials and everyday ways to learn Finnish without spending much money, from integration training to libraries and language cafes.
