The economy in Finland has experienced rapid growth and ranks among the best in the world in terms of competitiveness. Finland has a low unemployment rate, which give globe-dwellers good opportunities of finding work. Language requirements in Finland vary depending on the distance from Helsinki and the specific job. English is often the language of business for companies working in the international market and there is a growing number of international companies based in Finland. However, working knowledge of Finnish is still beneficial and for some jobs, including bar-work or cleaning jobs, a basic knowledge of Finnish is required.