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When You search information about what kind of place Finland is, You'll quickly find out that we're the best country in many different ways: We're one of the wealthiest country in the world, we're the safest country in the world, we have the best education system in the world, our nature is the most cleanest in the world, we have the least corrupted government in the world, we are the least failed state in the world, our press enjoys the most freedom in the world and we do the best mobile games in the world - the list goes on and on.
Among other things, that are not that easy to find out about, Finland does not for example have any traffic jams, our cities are really clean, people are very kind and polite as we all share mutual respect for each other and Finns always do keep their promise!
The most "hot" topic internationally is our climate: Finland enjoys four seasons, which means that during the summer you can go to a beach to sunbathe and take a swim in the lake or in the sea, in the autumn you get to marvel at the beautiful colors of bright red and orange leaves as the trees begin to settle for the winter. During winter Finland is covered with a thick blanket of snow and this is the best time of the year to catch the northern lights (aurora borealis). After the winter it is most exciting to experience springtime, when the nature around You changes dramatically and birds start migrating back.
These were just few good things about Finland. When You come over here, You'll find out even more things that Finland has to offer for You and then You'll start to understand how awesome our country is!
In Finland we have a wide variety of IT and ICT companies that seek talented people. You have probably heard from Nokia, Rovio or Supercell - They are just a fraction of our best known companies. We have everything from small business to large IT enterprises in many business areas that are doing global business, so there are many different options for You to work with.
We are also the number one place in Europe when it comes to establishing Start-Up businesses and pursuing innovations. You might have heard about the event called Slush, it's the world biggest and the world best-known event in the Start-Up scene. So with Slush and with many other things, we have earned an admirable nickname; Europe's Silicon Valley.
Working here in Finland will be the best time of Your career, we can guarantee that! People here don't like hierarchies or usually don't want to be too formal. So the atmosphere at the working places are really relaxed. You will always be treated with respect and people will be interested to hear Your opinion.
Our companies are also keen about employee well-being because a happy employee is a productive employee. We can guarantee a motivating working environment awaits You in Finland.
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From this link You can find out more information about the working culture that we have over here.
All the other things that You'll need to know about how to get working license to Finland and many other things that are related to Your working and staying in Finland You can find down below and You also get even more information from the links that we're providing in this page! So go ahead, get to know about the basic information and fill the Applying Form and start Your journey to work in the best place in the earth!
Coming to work in Finland is quite easy, but there are a few things that You'll need to do and fill out before Your trip to Finland can begin. We'll help you with all the formalities and procedures, so worry not too much about them, as we'll start and finish the journey together!
Behind of this link is some useful information that You'll need to know when coming to Finland. The most crucial thing is to get a Residence permit for an employed person, which we will help with!
After You have been selected for a job and we have performed the necessary actions with the Finnish consulate, the next thing will be organizing accommodation from Finland.
Usually people rent their apartments from the private market. There are lots of different companies and private people to rent housing from.
We'll help You get a nice affordable apartment from the city that You will be living in and also make sure that the area will suite Your needs.
Behind this link is some basic information that You'll need to know about getting an apartment from Finland.
Here are a few links to popular websites that have rental apartments in Finland:
Etuovi - https://www.etuovi.com/?locale=en
Yes, You read that right, we have a free healthcare system in Finland and also a really good one! When You are working in Finland You have access to our healthcare system. Usually companies also have their own private healthcare agreements in place for the benefit of their employees.
Behind this link is basic information about how the healthcare system works in Finland.
There are numerous things to do after working days and in the weekends. You can start a new hobby or spend Your free time with Your friends in different kind of events.
There are lots of opportunities to do different kinds of sports. For example in the winter time You can go cross-country skiing or if speed is what You want You can hit the slopes and ski or snowboard in one of our several ski-centers. Of course when You're in Finland You definitely should try out ice-skating and ice-hockey and, if You feel like having a swim that will also be possible at any time of the year. In the summer time You can dip in to one of our thousand lakes and during the winter you can easily find a public swimming pool where the water is always warm and nice.
And if You are brave enough You also can try out ice swimming which may sound a bit crazy but we can guarantee that You'll be amazed by the feeling You get after. Running and cycling are also really popular hobbies in Finland and You'll be amazed how close to the forests and nature You are even in our capital city Helsinki.
There are also lots of different kind of cultural and sports events and outdoor happenings troughout the whole year in every city in Finland. In the summer there are many different kinds of music festivals all around the country and many more events to attend.
