Recruiting
Why recruit an international expert?
Competition for skilled workers is growing, especially as the working‑age population declines and many people retire. This means that in the coming years, Finland’s economic success will increasingly depend on companies being able to attract skilled professionals both locally and internationally. Recruiting internationals bring new skills, fresh perspectives, and valuable international networks to your team. It boosts innovation, strengthens company growth, and enhances your employer brand internationally, which will also support recruitment in the future.
How to prepare for recruiting international talent?
Careful preparation clarifies the recruitment process and makes everyday life easier right from the start. The bureaucracy and legislation involved in recruitment can seem challenging, and fortunately, we can help you with that. When your team gets support in building an inclusive work environment, and the onboarding is well planned, new employees can settle in and start working more quickly.
How to prepare for recruiting international talent?
How to plan and implement recruitment smoothly?
A clear recruitment process helps your company reach skilled professionals both locally and internationally. We can provide you with guidance and practical tools so that you can move forward systematically and choose the recruitment methods and channels that fit your company. We advice you on how to carry out the entire process from start to finish in the way that best suits your needs.
How to plan and implement recruitment smoothly?
How do you ensure that a new team member becomes engaged and committed to the team?
A good start creates a strong foundation for employee satisfaction and long-term commitment. A smooth transition, clear onboarding, and support from the work community reinforce the feeling that the new place feels like home. We also offer support to families who are moving with the employee, which makes it easier for the whole family to settle in Tampere.
How do you ensure that a new team member becomes engaged and committed to the team?
International recruitment events and campaigns for employers
Experience Tampere
Experience Tampere is a campaign designed to strengthen the region’s rapidly growing technology and start‑up ecosystem. The campaign helps companies find the international technology professionals they need through a dedicated HR recruitment partner. It also encourages start‑up founders to establish and grow their businesses within Tampere’s innovation environment. What makes it unique is that selected applicants—and their families—can spend a week in Tampere to experience what living and working here is really like. Click the link to read more or contact iht.tyonantajat@tampere.fi.
Internship Kickstart
International House Tampere helps companies reach skilled students at the right time in cooperation with Tampere University and TAMK. We organise tailored matchmaking events based on the company’s needs, enabling employers to meet students from relevant fields. We also support targeted recruitment so that companies can reach exactly the expertise they require. The service operates on a one‑stop‑shop principle, reducing the company’s workload and making student recruitment smooth and timely. Click the link to read more or contact iht.tyonantajat@tampere.fi.
Job Fair Tampere
Job Fair Tampere is a free annual English‑language recruitment and networking event. It is open to all jobseekers and companies in the Tampere region, regardless of industry or size. The event focuses particularly on roles that do not require fluent Finnish. Companies without open positions are also welcome. The event offers an excellent opportunity to build employer image, meet local and international talent, and create networks for future recruitment. An exhibition stand is included free of charge, and registered companies receive visibility through event marketing. Click the link to read more or contact iht.tyonantajat@tampere.fi.
Pulla Perjantai networking event
Pulla Perjantai is a monthly networking event where international talent and companies meet. During the event, participants get to know the company, its recruitment process, and work culture. Companies can network in a relaxed atmosphere, explore the international talent living in Tampere, and form new connections. They also have the opportunity to present their organisation and share insights into their work culture with potential future applicants. Click the link to read more or contact iht.tyonantajat@tampere.fi.
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Reach Out to Our Team!
Our team is happy to support your company in finding the best ways to get started with international recruitment.
Employers can contact us at: iht.tyonantajat@tampere.fi
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