Seeking a job? Looking for the perfect match, even? Then look no further, as a heart-pounding event is about to take place very soon. On the 17th of August at Sokos Hotel Kimmel in Joensuu, employers and job seekers are looking for the perfect match! Työtä-karnevaalit is a free recruitment event where anyone can drop […]
TalentHubAuthor: Anne-Maria Kankaisto
Your education is not automatically null and void once you cross the border and apply for a lucrative job in a new country. On the contrary, a degree is and should be a valuable asset everywhere, but due to different education systems used in most countries, using a degree to your advantage in a foreign […]
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Welcome to International House Joensuu
As of 30 May, 2022, the immigration services of the city of Joensuu are effectively renamed International House Joensuu. The new name shares similarities with other International Houses operating in other major Finnish cities, such as Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku. You can even find an International House in Estonia and Copenhagen, making the concept truly […]
In our blog series The Multicultural Workplace we have interviewed companies that have embraced a more international work culture here in the Joensuu region. Adapting the company culture to better facilitate non-Finnish speakers and making English the second or even the primary business language allows businesses to tap into the potential of international professionals, grow […]
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Talent Stories: Daddi Diesel
When Dorian moved to Joensuu two years ago, he had to rediscover himself and find a new career path. Watch this Talent Story and learn how Dorian became Daddi Diesel, a YouTube podcaster, who wants to bring international attention to Finland. Dorian will be one of the guest speakers at Luotsi’s Entrepreneur Lounge today, Friday […]
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The Multicultural Workplace: Valamis
A visit to the Valamis Head Office opens our new series of articles about multicultural workplaces in the Joensuu region. Doors open to reveal the well-kept and sleek main office of Valamis, calm as most of the staff is working remotely. Jussi Hurskainen, the company’s CEO comes to greet us and we settle in his […]
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24.9. Luotsi Entrepreneur Lounge
Special Edition for Foreigners – How to start a business in Joensuu Eastern Finland is in need for new international talent and entrepreneurs. At the same time, we have great deal of migrants with all kinds of expertise and a passion for entrepreneurship. To help supply and demand meet, we put together a panel at […]
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Talent Stories: Patricia Calzado
Teacher during the academic year, customer service professional during the summer: ”I have perhaps always been a kind of an adventurer, meaning I gain a lot of energy from new people and situations. It keeps me alive, you know.” Patricia Calzado, 29, moved to Finland from Spain eight years ago. She was born in Cordova […]
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Meet your coach – Antti from Luotsi
Hi, My name is Antti and I work as an individual coach at Luotsi Joensuu. I’m also one of the people responsible for the development of the TalentHub service we launched in the spring of 2021. Mainly I will be working with international talents at TalentHub, as we offer a free coaching service for all […]