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Registration as a Job Seeker

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By registering as a job seeker, you initiate your job search and your connection with the employment services in your area. As a job seeker, you can apply for unemployment benefits from Kela or your unemployment fund. The employment authority provides a statement to Kela or the unemployment fund regarding your situation.

The employment authority will advise and guide you in your job search and in ...

Do the following

Register as a job seeker no later than your first day of unemployment or lay off.

If you have a Finnish personal identity number, start your job search through the Job Market Finland's E-services. You will receive guidance on using the online service from your local employment services.

If you do not have a Finnish personal identity number or cannot use the online service, please contact your local employment services.

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To whom and on what terms

Registering as a job seeker online requires strong identification, such as online banking credentials, a mobile certificate, or an ID card with a chip. You will need a Finnish personal identity number to use the online service.

If you are not a Finnish citizen, you must have a valid residence permit and the right to work in Finland.

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City of Tampere

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City of Tampere
Text edited by: City of Tampere
Updated: 7/10/2025