{"id":2620695,"date":"2024-01-10T11:05:40","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laura.fi\/job-seekers-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T07:42:17","slug":"jobseekers-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laura.fi\/en\/jobseekers-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Seeker&#8217;s FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Frequently asked questions for job seekers (FAQ)<\/h1>\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll find answers to job seekers&#8217; frequently asked questions, organised by topic.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about a specific job application, contact the employer whose position you&#8217;re applying for. You&#8217;ll find the employer&#8217;s contact details in the relevant <a href=\"https:\/\/laura.fi\/en\/vacancies\/\">job listing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Still have questions about our services? <a href=\"mailto:info@laura.fi\">info@laura.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Job search and vacancies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-accordion\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">Does Laura offer personal career guidance?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden>Laura does not offer personal career guidance. However, you can find articles and practical tips on job hunting, career planning and working life on Laura.fi.<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">I want to work in Finland \u2014 how do I get started?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Browse open positions and apply directly following the instructions in each job listing. Read the listing carefully and make sure you meet the key requirements before submitting your application. You can also create a Talent profile. A well-filled profile helps employers find you based on your skills, even when you haven&#8217;t applied for a specific role.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=120330\">\u2192 Create a Talent profile<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">Where can I find the contact details of the company that posted the job?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden>Check the job listing first. If a contact person is named for further information, contact them directly. If no contact is listed, look for contact details on the employer&#8217;s website. Laura is not responsible for other employers&#8217; recruitment processes and cannot provide additional information about individual positions.<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">Where can I find open positions in my area?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Filter the job search by location, city or region. You can also combine location with other criteria such as job area, industry or employment type.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/laura.fi\/en\/vacancies\/\">\u2192 Search open positions on Laura.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I find jobs that match my skills?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Use search terms in the job search that describe your skills, such as job titles, skills or industries. Try several parallel titles if needed, since similar roles can go by different names. You can also create as comprehensive a Talent profile as possible. Your profile can be matched against open role requirements if you&#8217;ve allowed your profile to be used in employers&#8217; talent searches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/?page_id=120330\">\u2192 Create a Talent profile<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I confirm my application has been received?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden>Always follow the application instructions given in the job listing. After sending, check whether you received confirmation on screen or by email. Also check your spam folder. If you don&#8217;t receive confirmation or are unsure whether your application arrived, contact the recruiting employer directly in the manner specified in the job listing.<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">When will I hear about the outcome of the recruitment?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden>The recruitment schedule is the responsibility of the employer that posted the role. Any expected processing time or estimate of next steps may be communicated in the job listing or in the message you receive after submitting your application. If no timeline is provided and you&#8217;d like to check the status of your application, contact the employer directly.<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">Who can I ask about a job or the status of my application?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden>Ask for more information directly from the employer that posted the position. Contact the person named in the job listing, or use another contact channel provided by the employer.<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Talent profile<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-accordion\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I create a Talent profile?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Go to the Talent profile registration page and select Create Talent profile. Register with your email address and choose a secure password. After your first sign-in, verify your email address using the link you receive by email. If you don&#8217;t see the message, check your spam folder as well.<\/p>\n<p>Then fill in your basic information on the Account details page and complete your Talent profile on the Profile page. Keep your details up to date. A carefully completed profile helps surface roles that match your skills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/667888-registration-and-creating-a-talent-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 More detailed guide to creating a Talent profile<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I sign in to my Talent profile?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Go to laura.fi and select Sign in to Laura at the top of the page. Enter the email address you used to register and continue. Then enter your password and select Sign in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/654208-logging-into-your-talent-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 More detailed sign-in instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I reset or change my forgotten password?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Open the sign-in page by selecting Sign in to Laura at the top of Laura.fi. Below the sign-in form, select Forgot your password? Enter the email address registered to your Talent profile and select Change password. You&#8217;ll receive an email with instructions for changing your password.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/654215-resetting-your-talent-profile-password\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 More detailed password reset instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How is my Talent profile used in job search?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>If you have allowed employers to use your profile, AI can match your profile against open role requirements. The employer sees candidates whose skills match the role description. The employer can invite you to the recruitment process. You&#8217;ll receive an email invitation, after which you can accept or decline by signing in to your Talent profile.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/658086-how-ai-uses-your-talent-profile-in-your-job-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 Read more about how AI is used in talent search<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I change my Talent profile&#039;s visibility?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Sign in to your Talent profile and open Account details from the menu in the top right. Go to Profile visibility. If you don&#8217;t want your profile included in employers&#8217; talent searches, select No, my profile is not used and save the change. If you want to include the profile again in employers&#8217; searches, select Yes, my profile may be used and save. Hiding the profile prevents it from being suggested to employers in talent searches, but does not delete your user account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/724226-controlling-who-sees-your-profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 More detailed visibility change instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I add or remove a profile picture?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>A profile picture is optional, and you can use the Talent profile without one. Sign in to your Talent profile and open Account details from the menu in the top right. Go to the Basic information section. You can upload a new picture from your device. You can remove the current picture by selecting the cross next to it. Finally, save your changes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/711966-adding-and-removing-a-profile-picture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 More detailed profile picture instructions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">Where can I find the Talent profile privacy policy?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>You can review the privacy policy on the Talent profile sign-in page, during registration, or directly on the Talent profile privacy policy page.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.laura.fi\/en\/articles\/724237-talent-profile-privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192 Privacy support article<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"faq-item\"><button class=\"faq-question\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"faq-question-text\">How do I delete my user account?<\/span><span class=\"faq-icon\">&#xf078;<\/span><\/button><div class=\"faq-answer\" hidden><\/p>\n<p>Sign in at laura.fi and open Account details from the menu in the top right. 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