Are you newly unemployed or facing unemployment?

Do this if you become unemployed

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   Register as an unemployed jobseeker

   If you are newly unemployed or at risk of (immediate) unemployment, you must register as a jobseeker. If you have not registered as a jobseeker, you cannot receive unemployment benefits.

   You can register as a jobseeker either online, or by visiting your municipality’s Employment Services:

   • Job Market Finland E-services
   • Contact details and service points of the Turku employment area

   Also familiarise yourself with the rights and obligations of unemployed jobseekers:

   • The rights and responsibilities of unemployed jobseekers 
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   Apply for unemployment benefits

   When you register as an unemployed person, a labour policy statement is created for you, or you are asked to provide additional information. When you receive the statement, you can apply for unemployment benefits from Kela or from your unemployment fund.

   Unemployment benefits are a form of financial support paid to unemployed jobseekers to ensure their livelihood. The purpose of the benefit is to help unemployed individuals manage financially while they search for a new job or participate in services that promote employment.

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   Explore vacancies and training opportunities

   You can browse job postings on websites such as:

   • Vacancies on the Job Market Finland website
   • Municipal vacancies at Kuntarekry
   • State vacancies in the Valtiolle.fi service
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   We will contact you

   We will be notified when your job search begins. We will then contact you and conduct an initial interview. 

   We will discuss the following topics during the initial interview:

   • Personal service plan: We will create a personal service plan together, outlining the objectives and steps for your job search.
   • Job offers: You will be notified of vacancies that match your profile.
   • Training: You can participate in different types of training to enhance your employment opportunities.
   • Work try-outs: You have the opportunity to participate in work try-outs, where you can familiarise yourself with different tasks.

   In the initial interview, we will also discuss and agree on further steps related to your job search.