# Working Part-time - Savonia AMK

> Working while studying helps you support your living costs, gain Finnish work experience, improve your language skills, and build local networks.

## Benefits of Working While Studying
* Support your living costs
* Gain Finnish work experience
* Improve your Finnish language skills
* Build local networks for the future

## Finnish Working Life
Your first job in Finland is often part-time and entry-level – and that is completely normal.

### Values
* Equality
* Punctuality
* Clear communication

### Expectations for Employees
* Work independently
* Take responsibility for tasks
* Direct contact with employers
* Tailor your CV for each job
* Keep applications short and clear

## How to Find Work
Use multiple channels:
* Internships and thesis projects
* Networking
* Staffing agencies
* JobMarket Finland

Finding your first job may take time, especially without Finnish language skills, but this is completely normal.

### Common Entry-Level Sectors
* Cleaning and facility services
* Restaurants, cafés and kitchens
* Hotels
* Retail support and shelf-stacking

*Note: Finnish education is not required, work can start in English, and Finnish skills develop while working.*

## Staffing Agencies
* Barona
* Eezy
* Bolt.Works
* StaffPoint

## Support and Resources
* **International House Kuopio:** Organises low-threshold recruitment events where you can meet employers without an appointment.
* **Savonia Student Services:** Contact for job search and CV guidance, career planning, and understanding Finnish working life if you are unsure how to start or feel stuck. Support is available throughout your studies.

## Important Regulations
* Maximum 30 hours per week on average during the semester
* A Finnish tax card
* A Finnish bank account

*Warning: Working more than allowed may affect your residence permit.*