Jobseeker’s quick guide

• Register as an unemployed jobseeker at the TE Office no later than on your first day of unemployment.
• You can register online(external link) or using a paper form(external link).
• Once you have registered, the TE Office will direct you either to the City of Espoo or to the TE Office as a client. You will receive the same TE services in both places.
• Read more on how to start your job search(external link) on the TE Office website.

1. Notify that you are applying for unemployment benefit. This is part of registering as unemployed.
2. The TE Office will determine if you are entitled to unemployment benefit(external link) and draw up a statement. The TE Office will send the statement to Kela(external link) or the unemployment fund(external link), depending on which you are a client of.
3. Kela or the unemployment fund examines the other conditions for unemployment benefit, for example, the waiting period.
4. Kela or the unemployment fund makes a decision on the unemployment benefit. If you are dissatisfied with the decision, you can request an amendment and provide further explanations.
5. Fill in an unemployment period notification, i.e. indicate the dates on which you have been unemployed. File the notification with Kela(external link) or your unemployment fund.
6. Kela or the unemployment fund will pay you unemployment benefit.

More information about unemployment benefit(external link). Do you need advice? Call the TE Office’s unemployment security helpline, tel. +358 29 5020701, Mon–Fri 9:00–16:15.

Think about what you can do, what you would like to do and what kind of work your skills are suitable for. Next, write a CV and job application.

• A CV is a document in which you record your contact information and information about your education and training, work experience and competence.
• A job application is a letter in which you tell the employer why they should invite you to a job interview.

There is no one correct way to write a CV and job application. Their content depends on the sector, job and you. Write one comprehensive CV and job application, which you can then edit according to the jobs you are applying for.

If you need help, we can help you write a CV and job application. We organise CV workshops and CV photo sessions regularly.

Now is a good time to see what jobs are available and start an active job search!

The electronic service channel for job search is the Oma asiointi e-service(external link). It is located on the TE Office website. You can take care of almost all job search matters in the Oma asiointi e-service, for example:

• send a message or contact request to your personal coach
• draw up an employment plan
• mark tasks as completed
• respond to a request for clarification
• send appendices
• notify of a change, for example if you
• get a job
• stop looking for a job
• are planning to study
• want to study with unemployment benefit
• want to participate in a service.

As a client of Employment Espoo, you will receive a personal coach who will

• chart and know your situation
• help in job seeking
• advise on official matters
• guide you to services.

The personal coach keeps in touch with you regularly. You can contact your coach by sending a contact request in the Oma asiointi e-service(external link) or by e-mail info.tyo@espoo.fi.

• advice on official matters related to job-seeking and unemployment
• services as needed
• integration services(external link) and integration training(external link)
• unemployment benefit(external link)
• reimbursement of expenses(external link)
• invitations to meetings with your coach
• invitations to events
• training offers
• job offers
• client information about yourself recorded in the system

Are you familiar with the rights and obligations of an unemployed job seeker(external link)? Check the TE Office website.

Great! We wish the best of luck and success in your future. Report the end of your job search in the Oma asiointi e-service(external link).

• Jobseeker’s services during the local government pilot on employment(external link) – information on TE Office website
• Questions and answers on the local government pilot on employment in Espoo
• If you cannot find the answer to your question, please send an e-mail to info.tyo@espoo.fi or call on +358 9 81694000 Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00. We would be happy to help.

• Keep your contact information up to date.
• Handle matters via e-services, email or telephone. Thank you for social distancing during #COVID19.
• If your job search does not progress, you can get help, advice and services from your personal coach – do not hesitate to ask.
• Your job search will remain valid if you
  • complete the tasks of the employment plan and respond to requests for clarification by the deadline
  • reply to messages from your personal coach
  • are actively looking for work.