Registering yourself as a jobseeker
You will receive job search counselling and guidance when you register as a jobseeker in the Employment services in Espoo. As a jobseeker, you can apply for unemployment benefit from Kela or your unemployment fund. The Employment services issues a statement on the matter to Kela or the unemployment fund. The Employment services will advise and guide you in applying for work and selecting the right services. Your employment will be supported through an initial interview, an employment plan and job search discussions. Once you have registered as a jobseeker, the Employment services will arrange an initial interview with you within five working days. In the interview, you and your personal coach will discuss what kind of jobs you could apply for or whether you need to acquire training or change fields. The Employment services will also draw up an employment plan with you. During job search discussions, you will be in regular contact with the Employment services in your area. Between the discussions, you apply for work independently or participate in services promoting employment in accordance with the employment plan.