Meet Padma! Padma came to Finland to work as a Senior Software Developer. NextLink found Padma by screening potential candidates through the company’s extensive networks. NextLink consulted Padma carefully about Finland and matters related to relocation. Moving to a new country is a turning point in a one’s life, thus, expertise and real caring about the person become very important aspects. At NextLink, we do not just help with the immigration process and organizing basic things, but we also want the person to really integrate into Finnish culture and feel Finland as their home. Therefore, we support the person throughout the process and also after it too!
Why Finland?
Overall, Finland is a very attractive country for international talents. However, many companies have not yet fully grasped the value of Finland’s country brand and focus on selling only their own company instead of adding Finland to equation. Of course, the employer brand is a significant factor, but you also need to know how to emphasize the things that make Finland an attractive destination for international talents.
Finland is seen as an attractive country, because:
- Finland is a welfare country
- Work-life balance is one of the best in the world
- Social security system is exceptional
- Education and healthcare are at a high level
- Finland is a very equal and safe country to live in
We asked from Padma why Finland and whether Indians see Finland as an attractive country?
“I researched a bit about the country, the people, their work culture, and about the wide range of opportunities that opens up once I take up this offer. Finland’s IT market is growing and I thought it would be the right decision for me. I have joined many Facebook and WhatsApp groups that Indians are part of and many people are quite interested in moving to Finland either as a student or for job. They think Finland is a beautiful & peaceful country and has lots of opportunities which might grow immensely in the near future. Finland has the best system in place for her citizens for leading a peaceful and happy life”.
NextLink’s Relocation Process
At NextLink, we strive to offer the most personalized service possible and to help the person arriving in Finland with almost all needs, in order to that the relocation experience will be memorable. We want people to learn to live and work in Finland, that’s why we do everything necessary to make starting a life in Finland as easy as possible.
NextLink’s Relocation Package Includes:
- Relocation consulting
- Help with residence permit + D-visa
- Housing support in Finland
- Airport pick-up
- Personal ID, tax card and bank account
- Integration to the society
- Schools, kindergarten and spouse´s career guidance
- Special wishes (e.g. hobbies)
- NextLink´s support for 2 months!
Padma is an excellent example of the kind of experience we want to create for a person, here are her thoughts:
“Many people aren’t aware of Finland’s job market and it’s potential and NextLink not only provided the needed assistance for relocation but they even provided insights about the job market, etc. Right from helping out with the visa process to picking me up from the airport with surprise gifts to make me feel home, they literally stood by me whenever I needed help. They answered every question of mine so patiently and helped me with relevant links and information which solved most of my problems. As a newbie to Finland and without knowing the language, I didn’t face any struggles which other immigrants would have faced with the processes, paperwork, etc”.
Why should companies choose NextLink?
At NextLink, we offer both recruitment and relocation services in the same package. Our goal is to make recruiting much easier e.g. from Bangalore than from Helsinki. Because of this, we offer relocation services as part of recruitment, as the recruitment itself is only the first step when recruiting international talents. The importance of a positive relocation experience and comprehensive relocation services are enormous in terms of a person’s integration into the organization and a new culture.
We asked from Padma why should companies choose NextLink?
“NextLink played an extremely crucial part in my decision to move to Finland. Right from scheduling my interviews, explaining the processes, helping me with the visa and other paperwork, they made my life so much easier. I might have had second thoughts in moving to Finland if I didn’t have NextLink’s support. They made the entire relocation very smooth and made me choose the right path. They are highly professional in every communication and has laid down a smooth process. They were punctual, went out of the way to help me in each and everything”.
Summary
At NextLink, we do not just help with the immigration process and organizing basic things, but we also want the person to really integrate into Finnish culture and feel Finland as their home. Therefore, we support the person throughout the process and also after it too! We believe that personalized service is the key to a good relocation experience for a person. We do not just direct the person to do relocation related things, instead we are with the person from the beginning to the end of the process!
Final comments from Padma:
“I have seen people who have moved/are moving to Finland struggle a lot with the visa queries, finding a house, filling out the paperwork for tax ID card, personal ID card etc which I never faced. It is a wise decision for any company to choose the right people for such recruitment and relocation processes as it is not just the job offer that helps the potential candidate but all these small things that will make an impact in their decision”.
