Does anyone know how easy it is to find a job in Finland (Helsinki/Espoo/Vantaa), if you don't speak any Finnish? I'm an Irish barman, but willing to do other jobs as well.
Its possible. Helsinki is so much more international than the rest of Finland so there are more jobs to english speakers. You just gotta try. It might be hard, but its possible.
It is very difficult to get a job as a barman in Finland if you do not speak Finnish. It is almost impossible. But I do not think that the people who work at Aussie Bar in Helsinki speak Finnish : http://www.aussiebar.net/about_us.html
What you mean do I know Euro? We have Euro in Ireland.
But to answer you other question, nope, never lived outside Ireland. The reason for moving to Finland is my Finnish girlfriend, who wants to move back. Like I said, willing to start with any kind of job before my language skills develope! McDonald's here I come.... Hopefully not though.
Good luck with your job search! I'm finnish and live in England and want desperately to move back to Finland with my english boyfriend :) We are looking for jobs in Finland but it is pretty difficult to do it from over here, I think it's best if you are actually in Finland. Well, keep us updated will you! :)
You could always study at the beginning - there are quite a few degrees/masters degrees offered in English in Helsinki area. And it does not cost anything in Finland. Then you could learn finnish whilst you study something else to improve your chances of getting a job.
you'll need in your job - surely a barman won't need that much language of any description? Aren't those places pretty noisy anyway? You'll simply point at things, nod, smile..
Make a list of phrases you will be needing, ask a Finnish speaker to read them on tape for you, and listen to it constantly, until you remember them by heart.
you should go for. I think there may be a lots of opportunities in Lappland as well. So if you like to get some money while working you finnish skills, try to do it there. The place is more international than people in south can ever dream of :). Good luck to you!
I saw your add, eventhough its a bit old already, I hope you would still see my answer here.
I am also an Irish man, I moved to Helsinki on October with my finnish girl friend.
I am looking for a job, but I have seen its not easy at all to get one.
I am also looking for friends and especially Irish people in Helsinki, so for many reasons would be great if you would take contact to me; karlsheridan@gmail.com
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Its possible. Helsinki is so much more international than the rest of Finland so there are more jobs to english speakers. You just gotta try. It might be hard, but its possible.very difficult
It is very difficult to get a job as a barman in Finland if you do not speak Finnish. It is almost impossible. But I do not think that the people who work at Aussie Bar in Helsinki speak Finnish :http://www.aussiebar.net/about_us.html
There is a forum in English for job seekers in Finland here :
http://www.finlandforum.org/bb/viewforum.php?f=37
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Thank you very much for those links!one more link
You are welcome !Here is one more link for you :
http://www.uranus.fi/en/
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When I was working in McDonald's Helsinki we got some people there who didn't speak any Finnish.i think..
since you're an irishman and a native english speaker, it should be a bit more easier for you than for some other foreignerswhat can You do
Have You been anywhere else than justIreland to work ?
No I haven't
What you mean do I know Euro? We have Euro in Ireland.But to answer you other question, nope, never lived outside Ireland. The reason for moving to Finland is my Finnish girlfriend, who wants to move back. Like I said, willing to start with any kind of job before my language skills develope! McDonald's here I come.... Hopefully not though.
Hi Irishman!
Good luck with your job search! I'm finnish and live in England and want desperately to move back to Finland with my english boyfriend :) We are looking for jobs in Finland but it is pretty difficult to do it from over here, I think it's best if you are actually in Finland. Well, keep us updated will you! :)or...
You could always study at the beginning - there are quite a few degrees/masters degrees offered in English in Helsinki area. And it does not cost anything in Finland. Then you could learn finnish whilst you study something else to improve your chances of getting a job.Hi Juna
Thanks for your encouraging words! Yep, I'll definitely keep all my options open, and will consider both studying and working.Good luck with you and your boyfriend!
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you'll need in your job - surely a barman won't need that much language of any description? Aren't those places pretty noisy anyway? You'll simply point at things, nod, smile..Make a list of phrases you will be needing, ask a Finnish speaker to read them on tape for you, and listen to it constantly, until you remember them by heart.
It´s no just Helsinki
you should go for. I think there may be a lots of opportunities in Lappland as well. So if you like to get some money while working you finnish skills, try to do it there. The place is more international than people in south can ever dream of :). Good luck to you!Hiya
Hi,I saw your add, eventhough its a bit old already, I hope you would still see my answer here.
I am also an Irish man, I moved to Helsinki on October with my finnish girl friend.
I am looking for a job, but I have seen its not easy at all to get one.
I am also looking for friends and especially Irish people in Helsinki, so for many reasons would be great if you would take contact to me;
karlsheridan@gmail.com