The Public Employment Service – Arbetsförmedlingen is an important authority in the Swedish welfare system, but they have lately struggled with their tasks and goals.
Quick guide to Job seeking tools in Sweden (updated for 2025).
You may hear some unflattering stories about them and some of them may be true, but nonetheless – there are plenty of reasons for you to sign up with Arbetsförmedlingen anyway.
Arbetsförmedlingen’s main tasks
- matching jobseekers and employers
- managing integration support and benefits for Newbies
- giving extra support to people with limited work capacity
- supervision of the use of unemployment insurances
The job bank – Platsbanken
Platsbanken is Sweden’s largest job bank; it lists thousands of vacancies in every occupational sector. You can subscribe to job alerts in your professional field and have them sent to your e-mail address.
Plastbanken in Swedish
Platsbanken in other languages
Yrkeskompassen
Curious about the work prognosis for certain work fields? Or interested in knowing more about a certain profession? Yrkeskompassen provides you with information about different professions and the need for them in the future. An interesting read if you consider complementing your studies.
Yrkeskompassen
Employment officers / Job coaches
A job coach can help you with many things, such as writing application letters and a CV, help you prepare for job interviews or give you advice on how to contact potential employers.
More on Job Coaches
(information in Swedish)
Recruitment meetings at Arbetsförmedlingen
Arbetsförmedlingen arranges recruitment meetings at local employment offices throughout the country. You can meet employers who are recruiting in different job fields, from full-time financial controllers to part-time snow clearance staff. Ask your local office about the next recruitment meeting.
E-learning courses for your best job experience
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed about finding work in Sweden? Or do you have a job and feel your salary doesn’t match your skills. Or, do you not quite get the unwritten rules at your new job? We’ve got you covered. We know how hard it can be to find a job, get the right pay and feel comfortable in your new Swedish job so we’ve created digital courses with all the information you need:
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After finishing these courses, you will be able to navigate your Swedish work situation with skill and comfort.
Relocation Allowance
You can get relocation allowance, if you find a job in another location in Sweden (and sometimes also Europe). Ask your job coach/employment officer about it.
More on relocation allowance
(Information in many languages)
Platsjournalen
In Platsjournalen you find useful tips and articles about the Swedish job market.
More on Platsjournalen
(Information in Swedish)
Useful links
Information from Arbetsförmedligen in many languages
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Further reading
FAQs
Do Swedish employers prefer a one-page CV?
Yes—aim for one page. Go to two pages only if you have 10+ years experience.
Should I include a photo on a Swedish CV?
Optional. Many international employers do not require a photo; follow the job ad and industry norm.
Where can I verify CV format tips?
See Arbetsförmedlingen’s guide and Unionen’s templates.
Need more on Job seeking tools? See the resources below.
Friday, December 5 | 2025
