We explain Sweden
This weekly interview blog by Barry O’Brien, aims to highlight the stories of those who have come to Sweden and shaped their business life, delivering new services, fresh ideas and professional standards to the Swedish market and beyond. We hope it helps to motivate you to achieve great things here! #3. Malcolm Larri – Founder of ‘Brave […]
Are you an academic newbie looking for an opportunity to build your professional network and get your career started in Sweden? Then, this may be your chance. Jobbsprånget is now looking for candidates for internships in the field of Engineering, Science, Architeture, Business and Finance, starting this spring. Apply before January 16. Presented by Jobbsprånget Jobbsprånget is an […]
– and how international and multicultural organizations are fighting to change it Author: Natália Faria Presented by Initiatives for Change There are a number of reasons why it is challenging to be a Newbie in Sweden. The access to the job market is certainly one of them. In many cases, even having the dream package […]
Almost two decades of living and working in Sweden have taught me some valuable lessons about working in Sweden and with Swedes, insight I share with other expats moving to Sweden through my work as a relocation consultant. Originally from Ireland, I moved to Sweden in 1998 following 6 years in Germany and England. Stockholm […]
I, myself, think I am really good at job hunting. I have had three unemployment periods in my life. One was some sort of existential crisis after graduation, the second was deciding to have a career shift and the third one is now in the Swedish job market. So you think you will rock finding a […]
I met a friend this weekend. For some years, he wanted to find a job as an accountant but was struggling. All companies wanted someone that spoke Swedish and he didn’t know Swedish. This is a hard position to be in for anyone, you have the skills needed but the only thing that he felt short […]
A huge part of the job market is hidden and not seen on job boards. Here is eight steps you can use to find hidden opportunities in companies that are not posting their positions: Go to LinkedIn Search for “your title + city you want to work in”. Example: In this search, we can see […]
Leaving your homeland behind and moving to a new country can be a daunting experience. However it can be even more frightening for a person with a disability. The Swedish Government’s disability policy aims to give equal access and participation to people with disabilities to all that Swedish society has to offer on the same […]
The Swedish pension system is hard on newcomers. The requirement to obtain the maximum guaranteed pension (garantipension) is with some exception, that the person has lived in Sweden for 40 years. This means that many foreign-born Swedes are left out of the basic protection. About 225 000 pensioners live below the EU poverty threshold, according […]
Keeping yourself occupied while waiting for a decision from the Swedish Migration Agency is not just a way to contribute to the Swedish society, it’s also good for your well being. Working, doing an internship or engaging in volunteer activities will increase your knowledge of Sweden and give you opportunities to practice your Swedish. There are […]