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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Column: It's too hard for young people to get jobs: "It's easier to get into medical school than Lidl"

Young people in Finland are finding it increasingly difficult to secure summer jobs, with competition so fierce that a student has likened it to getting into medical school.

Mar 23 • 07:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Maxima store opening this summer will bring dozens of new jobs to Pärnu

A new Maxima XX store in Pärnu is set to open this summer, providing numerous job opportunities in the region.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The city is looking for vigorous summer workers - the pay looks strange

The city of Vantaa seeks five young workers aged 16-17 for furniture clearing and transportation tasks, raising questions about the varying wages based on educational background.

Mar 19 • 17:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Children Seeking Summer Jobs Rush to Available Positions

Young people in Estonia are rushing to apply for summer jobs, with an unprecedented number of candidates this year.

Mar 17 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

An exceptionally tough competition for summer jobs - 'It's hard to find', say young people

Young people in Tampere are finding it increasingly difficult to secure summer jobs, amidst record-high application numbers but dwindling job availability.

Mar 17 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Let the youth in

Employers offering summer jobs to youth not only allow them to earn money but also invest in future workforce needs.

Mar 17 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Youth Work Brigade Seeks Employers

The Tartu Youth Work Centre is encouraging companies, organizations, and individuals to contribute to the success of the 30th year of the Tartu Youth Work Brigade by providing summer jobs for the youth involved.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Companies report now even tens of thousands of summer job applications - HR Director: "People's desperation shows"

Many large employers in Finland have seen a drastic increase in summer job applications compared to last year, highlighting a rising desperation among job seekers.

Mar 13 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Santa Maria spice production will be completely moved to Estonia

The spice production of the 'Santa Maria' brand by the Finnish food and beverage manufacturer 'Paulig' will be entirely relocated from Sweden to a factory in Saue, Estonia by next summer, creating nearly 100 new jobs.

Mar 11 • 07:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Paulig concentrates its spice production in Estonia – nearly one hundred jobs disappear

The food company Paulig is relocating its spice production from Sweden to Estonia, resulting in the loss of nearly 100 jobs in Mölndal, with the transition expected to be completed by summer 2027.

Mar 10 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

It's Easier for Roma to Get Summer Jobs – Best to Go Straight to the Employer, Says 16-Year-Old Sebastian Lindgren

A 16-year-old Roma youth, Sebastian Lindgren, emphasizes the importance of directly approaching employers for summer job opportunities.

Mar 10 • 17:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Santa Maria spices will be produced only in Estonia from now on

The production of 'Santa Maria' spices by Finnish food and beverage manufacturer 'Paulig' will relocate entirely from Sweden to a factory in Sauja, Estonia, by the summer of 2027, creating nearly a hundred new jobs.

Mar 10 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sau will become Paulig's spice production center

The international food company Paulig is set to centralize its spice production in Sau, Estonia, creating nearly 100 new jobs by summer 2027.

Mar 10 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ronja, 28, tells how she managed to secure a summer job among a massive number of applicants

Ronja Luostarinen successfully navigated a competitive summer job market, securing a position at Citymarket after a streamlined application process.

Mar 10 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

King Charles' former gardener shares crucial spring jobs to be done now for the summer

Jack Stooks, the former gardener of King Charles, shares essential gardening tasks to prepare for a vibrant summer garden.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert Tips - One Thing is Useless in Job Applications

Recruitment consultant Julia Eriksson shares key tips for making summer job applications more effective by identifying unnecessary elements.

Feb 28 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: Young People, Don't Get Discouraged Even If You Miss Summer Jobs

An editorial encourages young people not to lose hope if they do not secure summer jobs, citing a discussion about the media's tendency to focus on negative news.

Feb 27 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Summer Job Applications for Familiar Cafe Chain Led to a Surge

Over 10,000 summer job applications have been received by the coffee chain Espresso House, sparking discussions about the challenges companies face in processing such a large volume.

Feb 27 • 06:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Applications for municipal summer jobs closing – significant differences

Application periods for municipal summer jobs in Sweden vary greatly by municipality, impacting youth seeking their first job experiences.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Rauma Attracts Engineering Students for Summer Jobs with Free Housing - Some of Them Stay in the City

Rauma, Finland, is enticing engineering students to take summer jobs by offering free housing, which has led to some students choosing to stay in the city after their internships.

Feb 25 • 07:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

More Young People Expected to Be Involved in Student Employment This Summer

Latvia's NVA calls on employers to offer summer jobs for students, anticipating increased participation compared to previous years.

Feb 24 • 12:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

More young people are planned to be involved in student employment this summer

Employers are encouraged to register summer job opportunities for students, with participation on the rise, including a notable number of Ukrainian students.

Feb 24 • 12:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The City of Helsinki is looking to fill 3,500 job positions - here’s what they entail

The City of Helsinki has made 3,500 summer and seasonal job vacancies available across various sectors to support youth employment and workforce integration.

Feb 23 • 12:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the summer jobs - "apply in good time"

There are significantly more retail jobs available for summer work in Sweden, with a surprising uptick in positions for correctional officers; applicants are encouraged to start their search early.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the summer jobs - 'apply in good time'

Job seekers are encouraged to apply early for summer jobs, with an increase in retail positions and a notable rise in vacancies for correctional officers, according to the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The city will pay a bonus of one thousand euros for summer jobs – here are the conditions

The city of Iisalmi is offering a 1,000 euro bonus to students who move to the region for summer jobs in local businesses, along with additional incentives.

Feb 21 • 06:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tampere Youth Aiming for Dream Jobs at Särkänniemi - "Getting on the Pig Train Would Also Be Cool"

Young people in Tampere eagerly apply for summer jobs at Särkänniemi amusement park, with interviews now underway for various positions.

Feb 20 • 05:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

An Unusual Initiative from Iisalmi - Attracting Youth with Bonus Money

Iisalmi is using a unique strategy to attract summer workers by offering bonuses to local job seekers.

Feb 7 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Unfortunate collapse hits especially the young – Duunitori raises a surprising point: "Sad"

The number of summer job positions continues to decline, with a reported decrease of 26% compared to last year, impacting many young people.

Feb 3 • 13:40 UTC

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