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Karin is an experienced recruiter with a background in the telecommunications industry. She has expertise in recruitment, risk management, resource management, conflict management, and aviation psychology. She holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Social Science Education from Stockholm University and is a certified teacher in Psychology and Political Science. At Career Sweden, she supports individuals in navigating the Swedish labour market.
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Karin Persson
If you are new to Sweden, it's important to learn about the healthcare system. An important part is called högkostnadsskydd, or "high cost protection". This program makes healthcare affordable for...
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Sweden has something called health care guarantee – vårdgarantin. Sweden's health guarantee grants you the right to specialist treatment within 90 days, primary in your own county council and if...
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How do I a plan a funeral in Sweden? Death is an unavoidable aspect of life. Yet loosing a loved one is rarely something we are prepared for. It is...
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Do you know the emergency number in Sweden? Fire? Accident? Urgent illness? Call 112 if you, or someone else, ends up in an emergency situation. By calling the number 112...
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Medical help online in Sweden. What is that? Well, in the last few years, there has been an explosion of digitally offered medical services. Basically, it means you will see...
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Fritt vårdval in Engish means free choice of care. This means that you are free to go to any health centre in Sweden you want. The only restriction is that...
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Pharmacies used to be state owned but on July 1st 2009 a re-regulation of the Swedish pharmacy market took place, allowing private pharmacies. Since then the total number of pharmacies...
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If you are new to the cold climate of Sweden, you might not know that you are legally required to use different tyres in summer and winter. In Sweden, winter...
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Public Transportation Safety in Sweden is probably important for you to sus out before you get on that first buss in Sweden. Prior to moving to Sweden, I spent time...
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The landing technicalities 'Can I use all-season tyres in Sweden for the whole year?' Trust us, that is a common question from newbies. The short answer is that there are...
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It is possible to exchange a driving license issued within the EEA to a Swedish driving license. To do this you must: Quick guide to Exchange a driving license from...
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It has been a long, cold winter, but soon it'll be time for the cold to let go and instead give way to spring and summer. Hopefully, this will mean...