International recruitment – When you can’t find the right people close by


Not every vacancy can be filled from the Finnish labour market. Many industries face a shortage of skilled workers, and a lack of people can slow down a company’s growth.


International recruitment makes it possible to find skilled workers from outside Finland too. We help you find the right people for the role and take care of the practical arrangements of the recruitment from start to finish.


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How international recruitment works

We identify the need

Every recruitment starts with us understanding the requirements of the role, the working environment and your company’s needs. The better we know the situation, the better we can find the right people.

We find suitable candidates

We map out candidates through our international networks and focus the search on the countries and regions where the right skills for the role can be found.

We assess and interview

We verify candidates’ skills, experience and language ability through interviews and, when needed, practical skills tests. The final decision is made together with you.

We take care of the practical arrangements

We handle work permits, official processes and the arrangements involved in moving to Finland, so your company can focus on its own work.

We support a successful start

Starting work in a new country is a big step. We support both the employee and the employer after the start too, so your new team member settles in and gets into the job quickly.

When should you use international recruitment?

When you can’t find skilled workers in Finland

In some industries, there simply aren’t enough workers for the open positions. International recruitment widens your chances of finding the right skills.

When recruitment has dragged on

If you haven’t found the right person despite repeated searches, international recruitment can be the solution.

When your company is growing

Growth needs people. The international labour market helps you meet your staffing needs when the local workforce alone isn’t enough.

When you need specialist skills

Many roles call for skills that are in short supply. Through our international networks, we also reach professionals who are hard to find.

Why do companies use international recruitment?

International recruitment opens up new possibilities when the Finnish labour market isn’t enough. Done well, it brings committed employees to your company and secures access to skills in the future too.

A wider pool of talent

When the search isn’t limited to Finland, there are more suitable candidates and a better chance of finding the right skills.

Support throughout the process

One partner takes care of everything, from finding candidates to permits and getting started.

Experience in international recruitment

We know every stage of the process and its pitfalls, so your recruitment runs smoothly and predictably.

A solution to skills shortages

International recruitment helps fill the roles you can’t find people for in Finland, and safeguards your company’s operations and growth.

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Career.fi:n asiantuntijat työskentelevät yhdessä asiakkaiden ja työnhakijoiden parhaaksi.

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