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Jobbsprånget – an internship program for newcomer academics
Career Sweden Team
Jobbsprånget offers a leap into the Swedish job market by connecting academics who have newly arrived in Sweden with employers....
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The Career Sweden Team brings together experts in recruitment, communication, and relocation, all working toward one goal: helping international talents find their place in Sweden. We create clear, reliable guides and articles about Sweden’s job market, recruitment, and work culture — as well as practical, fact-based resources on everything that shapes life and career here.
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How to get market validation in Sweden
Career Sweden Team
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...
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Job seeking tools
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The Swedish Public Employment Service has several general job seeking tools that can facilitate the processes of finding a job...
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Swedish labour law
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Sweden doesn’t have minimum wage. Wages are regulated by agreements – kollektivavtal – between employers and the trade unions...
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Unemployment insurance
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It is common to have unemployment insurance in Sweden. About 80% of the working population in Sweden has one...
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Swedish business culture and what you need to know
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Swedish business culture and behavior can vary a lot from what was expected and accepted behavior in the country where you worked before....
Administration and legal3 min read
Swedish visa
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Want to visit family and friends in Sweden? Or are you curious about Sweden and want to have a look? Well, then you should apply for a visa...
Learn Swedish4 min read
What are the most common Swedish phrases?
Career Sweden Team
Language is the key to all the cultural doors of society. Even a simple ‘hello’ said in the local language is enough to receive that smile of appreciation and friendliness....
Administration and legal3 min read
How do I get a Swedish ID card?
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Having a Swedish ID-Card – a so called ID–kort – will make your life in Sweden a lot easier. You need it at all times...
Health and personal care6 min read
How to properly stock your medicine cabinet for the cold season
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A well-stocked medicine cabinet isn’t just about convenience – it’s a real lifesaver when you need it. Imagine trying to find essentials like paracetamol suppositories during a supply shortage or...
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Red days and squeeze days in Sweden
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Red days and squeeze days – or röda dagar och klämdagar – as they are called in Swedish are terms you most definitely will meet as soon as you start...
Household and utilities9 min read
The guide to essential apps in Sweden
Career Sweden Team
Discover the essential apps you need for life in Sweden in this updated 2025 guide. From BankID and Swish to healthcare, transport, language learning, grocery delivery, and safety apps, this...