Finding a job in Sweden means learning the rules of the market: Swedish‑style CVs, concise cover letters, quiet networking, and where English‑speaking roles hide. Here you’ll see where to search, how to present yourself, and which resources actually help.
Korta vägen is a training program for foreign born graduates. The aim of the program is to help foreign academics establish themselves professionally as soon as possible upon their arrival in Sweden. It was launched in 2012 and is very successful.
Most jobs are found in a person’s own network – you know someone, who knows someone, who has a friend that is looking for someone just like you.
SIFA are intensive Swedish courses for foreign born academics and professionals. These courses usually combine Swedish studies with specific content related to your professional and academic field.
Well done! You made it through the first step of the recruitment process and have secured an interview. How do you prepare? What can you expect? Based on discussions with recruiters and HR managers, and my own experience, here are a few pointers to help you get ready.
Most of us have probably had one or two less than successful job interviews. A lot of things you do not have control over – but on the other hand, there are a lot that you CAN control as long as you know what is expected. So let’s go through some mistakes that many internationals make in job interview settings simply because they are not aware of the cultural importance.
You can do a lot to avoid long and frustrating searching for a job. Here is a checklist that will help you to find a job before moving to Sweden.
Sweden has a shortage of people with specific skills within certain professions at the moment, and this shortage is predicted to persist over the next five to ten years.
Do you come from a non-EU country and would like to move to Sweden for work? Here are all the steps you need to get a work permit!
Around 96% of businesses shut down within 10 years of opening, which might be fine if you are looking to make some quick money, but if you want to build a strong, stable, brand and business that will become your career, you need to research the local market and see if your idea is likely to be successful.
To register a company is one of the very first steps you have to take when you want to start a business in Sweden. Once you have confirmed that your business is a good idea and you are ready to do the pre-launch formalities, here is what you need to do next.
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