- Use Job Market Finland, Work in Finland, Duunitori and LinkedIn.
- The specialist permit needs at least €3,937 a month in 2026.
- The fast track can decide a specialist permit in about two weeks.
- Tech and gaming hire in English most often.
Finland actively invites international talent and runs a fast track for specialists. The job market is tougher than in Germany right now, so search smart and apply where English is really used.
The best job sites in Finland
| Site | Type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Job Market Finland (Työmarkkinatori) | Official | The public employment service's job portal |
| Work in Finland | Official | Jobs and guidance for international talent |
| Duunitori | Private | One of Finland's largest job sites |
| Oikotie Työpaikat | Private | Large Finnish job board |
| Network | Tech, gaming and international companies | |
| The Hub | Specialist | Nordic startups |
| Company career pages | Direct | Tech, gaming and industrial employers |
Before you apply: the work permit in one paragraph
The specialist permit needs a gross salary of at least €3,937 a month in 2026, and with the fast track a decision can come in about two weeks (Finnish Immigration Service). Unemployment was 10.5% in July 2026, so expect real competition.
See current English speaking jobs in Finland on my live job board for Finland, updated automatically.
How to use these sites well
- Start with Work in Finland. It lists jobs from employers who want international talent.
- Search in Finnish too. Ohjelmistokehittäjä means software developer, insinööri means engineer.
- Focus on tech and gaming. These fields hire in English most often.
- Check the salary for the specialist permit. Compare it with the €3,937 a month minimum for 2026.
- Network in Helsinki's startup scene. Events and LinkedIn messages open doors that job ads don't.
For other countries, see local job portals in Europe, and read why applications get rejected before you send the next one.
Common questions
What is the official job site in Finland?
Job Market Finland (Työmarkkinatori), run by the public employment services.
Is there a site for international jobs in Finland?
Yes, Work in Finland lists jobs from employers looking for international talent.
How fast is Finland's specialist fast track?
A decision can come in about two weeks.
FINLAND to @swapnil_in_germany on Instagram.
I moved to Germany for my master's, collected more than 1,000 rejections, and then got multiple job offers within six months. I work in digital marketing in Germany and help international professionals get hired in Europe. Read my story.