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How to Plan your Swedish Job Search According to Hiring Seasons
How is your Swedish job search going? Sweden is a country known for sometimes doing things different in their hiring rituals, but often these differences are not clear to newcomers. When looking for a job in Sweden, many factors should be taken into consideration – updating your CV and LinkedIn, learning how to interview the […]
Networking when you don’t know anyone
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 in your industry is […]
Settle in Sweden within 1 year
Have you considered relocating to Sweden alone? Are you worried about the language, culture, job opportunities, cost of living etc? It can be extremely daunting to move from one place to another. However, life is short but remember that preparation is key and adaptation comes next. Written by Teenie Fung Do your homework, measure the […]
Most common mistakes Newbies make
Getting used to living in another country can be quite difficult and you might be making some mistakes. Swedes have some “rules” that no one tells you about, but can do wrong many times. Are you doing something wrong? Paying in cash Sweden has the most beautiful banknotes in the world (literally), yet they actually don’t really want you […]
Employment help for Newbies
The Swedish Public Employment Service has several services specifically for Newbies so make sure you find everything useful.
Job seeking tools
The Swedish Public Employment Service has several general job seeking tools that can facilitate the processes of finding a job.
Work searching tools for foreign-born graduates and professionals
Academic Newbies is a growing group in Sweden. The number of foreign-born graduates in Sweden are steadily increasing.
Step three: Expand your network
Most jobs are found in a person’s own network. You know someone, who knows someone; who has a friend who needs someone like you.
Step one: make yourself interesting for employers
There are some basics things that you can do to increase your attractiveness on the Swedish labour market.
Swedish labour law
Sweden doesn’t have minimum wage. Wages are regulated by agreements – kollektivavtal – between employers and the trade unions.
How to start looking for work
Kick start your job search by following this guide: a step-by-step guide to your next employment.
