How to prepare for recruiting international talent?​

International House Tampere’s international recruitment employer service helps companies in the Tampere region find suitable international employees efficiently and systematically both in Finland and abroad. We also advise on bureaucracy and funding opportunities. You can receive support in selecting recruitment channels, managing the process, and accessing practical resources that ease your organisation’s workload. This ensures a smooth end‑to‑end recruitment process aligned with your needs.​

Our services for employers include:​

• Finding international talent in Finland​
• Recruitment from abroad​
• Developing organisational readiness​
• Support for employee and family relocation​

The service is free of charge for employers​

Get in touch and let’s discuss your company’s needs:
iht.tyonantajat@tampere.fi

Guidance for employers from the Finnish Immigration Service

Service hours: Mon–Fri 8.30–12.00 and 13.00–15.30​

Phone: 0295 790 601​

Email: tyonantajapalvelut@migri.fi​

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Work in Finland’s International Recruitment Advice for Employers

Advises on international recruitment and permit matters nationwide.

Service hours: weekdays 9–15.

Phone: 0295 016 770​

Email: tyonantajaneuvonta@workinfinland.fi​

International House Tampere hosts Pulla Perjantai, a networking event that brings employers and international talent together. The event gives companies an opportunity to introduce their organisation, recruitment process, and workplace culture to potential candidates. Get in touch and join us as one of the Pulla Perjantai host companies.

Pulla Perjantai

Job Fair Tampere organised by International House Tampere is an annual, free-of-charge, English-language recruitment and networking event held in person. The event is open to all companies in the Tampere region, regardless of industry or organisation size, and offers an excellent opportunity to meet local talent and discover potential new employees. Companies can also participate even if they do not currently have open positions.

Job Fair Tampere

With Work in Finland’s recruitment coaching, you can easily find and hire the employees you need. This free, practical training helps you develop your international recruitment skills, supporting you in hiring suitable talent from Finland or abroad.​

Recruitment coaching ​

IMAGO is a free coaching service by Work in Finland, designed to strengthen employer branding, recruitment competence, and diversity‑supporting leadership skills.​

IMAGO coaching​

The International Recruitment Guide by Business Finland provides you with deeper insights into the international recruitment process.​

The International Recruitment Guide​

The interactive guide by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment provides perspectives and practical tips for employers and organisational leaders to advance workplace diversity from the perspective of immigration and integration.​

Employer diversity guide​

This guide by the Finnish institute of occupational health supports expert organisations in their diversity efforts. It is aimed at management, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone interested in diversity and inclusion in the workplace.​

​Diversity and inclusion in an expert organization​

Väestöliitto, the Family Federation of Finland offers tools for employers to support inclusive and language‑aware recruitment and work community practices.​

Language-aware recruitment and workplace community​ (FIN)

The Kielibuusti website offers advice and models for effective multilingual practices in the workplace, including tips on fluent language use, planning a company language strategy, and preparing for change. Use these tools to build fluent multilingual language use into your everyday workplace.

Kielibuusti guide for employers