Written by Christelle Pottinger In April 2020, the world went into ‘pause’ mode while COVID-19 spread. Most of us have put projects, travel plans or even expatriation on hold. Job search and career change were halted. But what can we expect from the Swedish job market in the near future? As one of the only […]
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Networking when you don’t know anyone
Written by Christelle Pottinger Are you looking for a job in Sweden? Then, it’s worth knowing that most openings are filled through relationships, and not formal applications. Trust and credibility are two essential components in the Swedish recruitment process. Your work experiences are proofs of your competences. Your contacts and references create trust. Having connections […]
Surprising things for Newbies working in Sweden
…from an Italian point of view. My name is Francesca, 100% Italian, living in Stockholm since 2016. Why Stockholm? Good question, I moved for work without thinking how cold and dark it would be during the winter… but hey, that gives me one more excuse to travel. Long story short – I was born in 1987 […]
Change your career in 4 months – Camron’s Story
Changing your career and entering the job market with over 1 million job opportunities – all of that is possible with Craft Academy courses, just in 4 months. Don’t believe it? Read our interview with Camron and see how he managed to do it. And don’t miss the special discount for our Newbie readers. Created with Craft Academy Who are you and how come you decided to apply to Craft Academy? My name is Camron and although I’m a Swedish citizen, I have lived abroad most of my life and have just returned to Sweden. So in a sense, I’m an expat and […]
How to become a developer and change your career in 4 months – Amanda’s Story
How long does it take to learn programming from scratch? Read this amazing story on a newbie who decided to become a developer with Craft Academy. Feel inspired? Make sure to get a special discount code to the course below! ? Created with Craft Academy Amanda is a newbie from Georgia. She lives in Sweden and, as […]