“If you want to work in Oulu, believe in yourself and push hard”
Viktors Sobolevs came to Oulu from Latvia, and studied at Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Now, he works as a business product manager at Polar.
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There are great opportunities to explore different types of parks around Oulu.
Is doing research or working in Oulu on your bucket list? Or is your company planning to go global and would like to hire an international talent?
Oulu is a gateway to the far north of Europe. A long history of ICT expertise in Oulu has created a unique foundation for enterprise and innovations that truly change the world.
Viktors Sobolevs came to Oulu from Latvia, and studied at Oulu University of Applied Sciences. Now, he works as a business product manager at Polar.
Read more about Viktors’ life.
The Idea Competition culminated in the competition final in late April. 12 participants from various countries pitched their solutions to foster student’s working life connections in Oulu.
Oulu Talent Hub Ambassador Chiara Bosetti, originally from Italy, came to Oulu one year ago. “I had great expectations, and I certainly got what I was looking for”, she says.
Débora Oliveira, 34, is from São Paulo, Brazil. Besides doing a master’s in education and globalisation at the University of Oulu, she is a communications trainee at Oulu Talent Hub.
Joseph Laku from South Sudan has been happy working for the same employer for 15 years.
Right now, Erika Benke is working as a contributor to BBC News and as a freelance journalist. Before moving to Oulu, she lived in London for 23 years. She found here the quality of life she was looking for. “After two years of working in Oulu, I’m still as relaxed as if I was on holiday”, she says.
Oulu offers a higher grade of living. It’s a future European Capital of Culture with humane energy and buzzing with forward-looking high tech.
Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!
Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!The northern city of culture embraces everyone. Our superpowers stem from the variety of people and the rich nature of the Oulu region.
Future is made in Oulu. Education, research and development here are at the top of the world, and we have significant career opportunities to offer!The northern city of culture embraces everyone. Our superpowers stem from the variety of people and the rich nature of the Oulu region.
Combine well-balanced, effortless everyday living and a meaningful career in Oulu – we know the secrets to good quality of life!
Oulu is joined on the journey by 32 municipalities in northern Finland. We this collaboration, we wish to bring more culture and well-being to the north, create new jobs, and develop our northern region.
At BusinessAsema, work and talent meet in an environment that provides handy options for developing personal expertise as well as business operations.
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The Pohjola Route is a circular road system that offers a range of experiences for motorists, families, nature enthusiasts as well as travellers who prefer public transport options. Along the Pohjola Route, anyone can select the itinerary and nature attractions of their choice – travelling the full length of the route or just parts of it.
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Or are you still searching for your path to employment? BusinessOulu can help you! Check out the services for entrepreneurs, organisations and talent!
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