Question 1

What exactly does fynda do?

Accepted Answer

fynda connects healthcare students, graduates and professionals in Turkey with institutions in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and Switzerland, and enables you to manage the processes relating to documentation, language requirements, recognition of qualifications, work permits and visas all in one place.

Question 2

Which countries are included?

Accepted Answer

At present, this covers Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and Switzerland.

Question 3

Which professions do you provide services for?

Accepted Answer

In the first version, we are focusing solely on professions in the healthcare sector: nurses, doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, midwives, care workers for the elderly and healthcare technicians.

Question 4

What language is the platform in?

Accepted Answer

The interface is currently available in Turkish only.

Question 5

Do you offer a job guarantee?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not offer any guarantees regarding employment or visas at any stage; we explain the process honestly at every stage.

Question 6

What do I need to register?

Accepted Answer

Email address or telephone number, profession and country of destination. Further details will be requested during the application process, as and when required.

Question 7

Is a fee charged to candidates?

Accepted Answer

No. Candidates are not charged a fee for using the platform; however, third-party costs such as official fees, translation and visa charges are your responsibility and will be notified to you in advance at each stage.

Question 8

What level of language proficiency is required?

Accepted Answer

It varies depending on the country, profession and employer; the minimum level is stated in each job advert. For example, in Germany, a B2 level is generally required for nursing, whilst a B1 level is required for care of the elderly.

Question 9

Why can’t I see my eligibility score?

Accepted Answer

Instead of a number, we show you a ‘High / Medium / Low’ level and highlight the areas where you need to improve. This makes it clearer what you need to do.

Question 10

I have no experience; can I apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students, recent graduates and those applying for language courses can also use the platform; each advert has its own terms and conditions.

Question 11

How do I open a corporate account?

Accepted Answer

Please complete the organisation’s application form. Our team will check your details and, once approved, your account will be activated.

Question 12

When will we see the candidates’ identification?

Accepted Answer

Candidates in the pool remain anonymous. Your name and contact details are revealed when a candidate applies for your vacancy.

Question 13

How is the eligibility score calculated?

Accepted Answer

The score is based on criteria such as language, experience, education and qualifications, and is displayed with the label ‘AI recommendation’. The decision is yours.

Question 14

What are the prices like?

Accepted Answer

Fees are based solely on a commission per successful placement; posting a vacancy and accessing the candidate pool are free of charge. The net offer is disclosed during the demo meeting.

Question 15

How can we get involved as a university?

Accepted Answer

Please complete the institution application form; once verified, you can add your students and approve their diplomas and transcripts.

Question 16

What can we do as a language course?

Accepted Answer

You can verify your learners’ language certificates at source and mark the verified documents with a badge.

Question 17

How long is our access period?

Accepted Answer

You will have access for 12 months following verification; at the end of this period, your subscription will be renewed with a single click.

Question 18

Where is my data stored?

Accepted Answer

The documents are stored within the European Union and all access is logged.

Question 19

Who can see my sensitive documents?

Accepted Answer

Only authorised verification staff review the criminal record and medical report; the employer only sees the ‘suitable’ result. These documents are deleted within 30 days at the latest.

Question 20

How do I hide my profile from the pool?

Accepted Answer

Toggle the switch off in the ‘Profile › Settings › Privacy’ section. Your current applications will not be affected.

Question 21

How long will my employer have access to my details?

Accepted Answer

It takes six months after your application has been finalised.

Question 22

How many steps does the process consist of?

Accepted Answer

It consists of four phases and eleven steps: application, preliminary assessment, interview, document verification, qualification recognition, work permit, visa application, visa approval, flight arrangements, commencement of employment and completion.

Question 23

How long does the process take?

Accepted Answer

It is not possible to give an exact timeframe. At each stage, you will see the typical timeframe for that stage and how long your file has been at that stage.

Question 24

What documents do I need to prepare?

Accepted Answer

Documents such as your CV, diploma, academic transcript, passport, identity card and language certificate are requested step by step. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG, PNG, HEIC.

Question 25

Who will translate my documents?

Accepted Answer

[TO BE COMPLETED: client — requirements for certified translations / apostilles vary by country]

Question 26

Who will be my counsellor?

Accepted Answer

When your placement process begins, you will be assigned a counsellor by name, who will appear on the process screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does fynda do?

Which countries are included?

Which professions do you provide services for?

What language is the platform in?

Do you offer a job guarantee?