What steps should I take if I become unemployed or laid off?

You should follow these key steps: 1) Register as a job seeker via [Job Market Finland](https://tyomarkkinatori.fi/en/personal-customers), 2) Apply for earnings-related unemployment allowance through the [KOKO unemployment fund](https://kokokassa.fi/en/applying-unemployment-allowance/), 3) Apply for a [membership fee discount](https://tradenomi.fi/en/membership-fee-discounts/) from the union, 4) Leverage the union's career and job search services, and 5) Consult union lawyers or unemployment security advisors for unclear situations.

Can I get a discount on my union membership fee while unemployed?

Yes, members who are unemployed or laid off can apply for a discount on their union membership fee directly from the Professionals of Business and Technology.

What career and job search services are available to members?

Members can access career change coaching, job search coaching (help with documents, skills framing, and interview prep), well-being coaching for stress management, the self-paced 'Success in Job Search' online course, the 6-week Rekryboosteri programme, BBA-tailored job listings on Duunitori, and the union's LinkedIn network.

How and when can I contact the unemployment security counselling service?

You can contact the service by phone at [+358 20 155 8810](tel:+358201558810) or by email at [unemployment@tradenomi.fi](mailto:unemployment@tradenomi.fi). The counselling service is available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Etusivu Unemployed Instructions for the unemployed

Instructions for the unemployed

Moving forward

More and more career paths include periods when there is no work due to unemployment or layoffs. Sometimes there’s a short break, and sometimes there’s a longer period of unemployment. Use the services included in your membership for job search, career planning and accelerating your employment. Let’s go forward together!

1. Register as a job seeker through Job Market Finland
Go to Job Market Finland

2. Apply for earnings-related unemployment allowance from the KOKO unemployment fund
Go to KOKO’s website

3. Apply for a membership fee discount from the Professionals of Business and Technology
Apply for a discount

4. Use our career and job search services
See the selection

5. Consult the union’s lawyers, if necessary
Contact us

6. In unclear situations, contact the unemployment security counselling service of the Professionals of Business and Technology.
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Career and job search services

Towards something new, but how?

Using our career services is a good starting point for thinking about what to do next, as our members have access to the best coaches in the industry and a large number of services that promote employment.

Start here

Career change coaching helps if you’re looking for a new direction
Job search coaching helps you fill out application documents, identify and describe your skills, and prepare for interviews
Well-being coaching allows you to unravel your thoughts and gain clarity for stress management, for example
The Success in Job Search online course teaches you the secrets of job search and allows you to progress at your own pace
Rekryboosteri is a 6-week job search programme that boosts your job search
You can find jobs tailored for BBAs in Duunitori
You’re welcome to join the LinkedIn group of the Professionals of Business and Technology

Contact us

You can contact our unemployment security counselling service in all situations in which you need information related to unemployment security.

Unemployment security counselling

Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

+358 20 155 8810

unemployment@tradenomi.fi