International Professionals in Finland

International Professionals in Finland A place for International Professionals in Finland to share stories on how they made it into the Finn I have been there, like many of us. Best Regards,

I got to know a great woman named Lesley over a weekend's virtual hackathon. One day after telling her about my job search story, Lesley sent me a list of people she knows that work in my field, and perhaps might have some open positions to offer. I went ahead and sent them my CV - and as intrusive as it might seem - I asked them if they would consider hiring me.. Next day, I got a phone call from

one of those respective people. We had a long talk on the phone about values, problems, solutions and how to connect the dots. One week later, I got a job offer and now currently on my work trial. Anxiously sending out tons of applications with no respond, not even a phone call nor interview. I got to work at coffee shop & restaurant, hands to mouth, alongside with some 18 year-old Finnish being my Shift Supervisor. Sometimes I felt like giving up and doubt myself: What is wrong with me? I see so many similar stories around me: someone with a Master degree but doing a cleaning job, and many of my friends after finish their study here ended up going back to other countries, there is also rumors that they would not even look at your CV if your name sounds Non-Finnish...etc

But, lady and gentlement, after meeting Lesley and got myself a job after only one week - I want to multiply this energy. I want to find many other Lesleys - supporting others in finding their jobs. I want to find many other similar positive cases like me - so that if you are reading and feeling down because of rejection - Don't! Do not give up, we and many others have made it and so can you. There are, indeed, many ugly truths here in Finland when it comes to finding Jobs as a foreign background. But there are also successful stories of people who have made it too. And this is the place to share those stories! I hope we can somehow spread the positivity towards others. It does not give you a job immediately, but it is for sure a sustainable impact, and opportunities will come with it!

Or you could just say "F this" and smile then move on. Keep knocking on doors guys, one will open! ❤
02/10/2020

Or you could just say "F this" and smile then move on. Keep knocking on doors guys, one will open! ❤

Inaction and dwelling, just hoping, does not work.I really have love for you. Now have love for yourself.Please allow me...
02/10/2020

Inaction and dwelling, just hoping, does not work.

I really have love for you. Now have love for yourself.

Please allow me to use this post to acknowledge you're doing this. In fact, if you are, please leave a comment saying "That's me". It's the first step.

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01/10/2020

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There are many organizations have been and are fighting for more Diversity & Inclusion in Finnish workplace - we appreci...
01/10/2020

There are many organizations have been and are fighting for more Diversity & Inclusion in Finnish workplace - we appreciate them a lot! And for us, we wish for the same outcome but our way of approach is to target the International Talents in Finland. We want to Encourage and Motivate everyone to share their stories, people who have made it show the others that it is totally Possible to have HOPE here!
Please, if you have make it here in Finland: Share your story and Inspire others. (Some idea: What are you doing now and are you happy? Before this what struggles did you face on your way, how did you overcome that? Do you have any advice?...etc)

Ways to share your story:
- CREATE A POST in our community of positvity and hope https://www.facebook.com/groups/2794517974205037
- Simply tell your friends or network and encourage them!
- Dont want to show your identity? We can be your Voice! Send your story to this Page messenger, or send us through email [email protected]

Much Love,

Calling for International Professionals in Finland!Hei you, the one who got your foothold into the Finnish job market. W...
01/10/2020

Calling for International Professionals in Finland!

Hei you, the one who got your foothold into the Finnish job market. Would you like to let other fellow foreigners here know that it is totally POSSIBLE to make it, so they do not lose hope, and feel like all doors are closed?
I encourage you to share your story (in your own network, to your friends, of if you feel like you want to encourage even more people, you can share with our community here https://www.facebook.com/groups/2794517974205037!, and if you concern about your personal identity, you can always send this page a message/email to [email protected] and we will be your Voice)

Greetings! We are a group of young international working people in Finland who fully acknowledge that the Finnish Job ma...
01/10/2020

Greetings! We are a group of young international working people in Finland who fully acknowledge that the Finnish Job market is a tough cookie. There are many organizations have been and are fighting for more Diversity & Inclusion in Finnish workplace - we appreciate them a lot! And for us, we wish for the same outcome but our way of approach is to target to YOU - the International Talents in Finland. We want to Encourage and Motivate you to keep positivity on your job search. Why? Because we KNOW that even though it is hard, but there is still HOPE here!

By collecting successful stories of the one who have made it – putting their foot into the Finnish job market. We will show you that despite all the rejections and obstacles on the way, there is still the possibility to make it here. We want to see all our International Friends in Finland keep on trying, so you can finally start the first step of your dream in this country. We hope you always keep your head high, do what you gotta do to survive, but never lose your hope.

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