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How to adapt your CV to the Swedish job market
Welcome to Sweden! If you have applied for international roles before, you will probably find that the recruitment process is very similar in this country. As for your CV, the structure and the content are common to many other nations, but there are a few local subtleties. In this article, I cover the main points […]
3 Months in Sweden: Get Out, Get Involved, Get Cozy
I’ve lived for 3 months in Sweden, and it’s starting to feel like home. Moving to a new country can be intimidating and scary. However, it is also an exciting opportunity to stretch one’s comfort zone, meet new people and develop new perspectives. Written by Bonnie Thornington To ensure a smooth transition to a […]
What should you expect at a job interview in Sweden?
Written by Christelle Pottinger Well done! You made it through the first step of the recruitment process and have secured an interview. How do you prepare? What can you expect? Based on discussions with recruiters and HR managers, and my own experience, here are a few pointers to help you get ready. Disclaimer: these are […]
Gamla stan: Stockholm’s old town
Written by Rakshita Singh Due to the pandemic, we cannot go to far off places, this gave me a wonderful time to explore Stockholm. Stockholm is known for its rich cultural heritage, the architecture of the buildings, and museums. But it also houses one of the city’s earliest settlements, still featuring the medieval street layout. Yes, you […]
How I became a Moominmamma
Have you read Tove Jansson’s Moomin books? If you haven’t, you must, and if you have – re-read them. Not only are they beautifully written, subtly philosophical and thoroughly entertaining – I believe they reveal the Northern soul. In this article, I explore the connection between the Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic mentality – if there […]
The Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic mentality
Written by Tatiana Sokolova Have you read Tove Jansson’s Moomin books? If you haven’t, you must, and if you have – re-read them. Not only are they beautifully written, subtly philosophical and thoroughly entertaining – I believe they reveal the Northern soul. In this article, I explore the connection between the Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic […]
Vacation by Bicycle
Written by Sara Costa Ride yourself to happiness There’s something about riding that makes me happy. It doesn’t require as much effort, as say running, and you get to enjoy the landscape around you as a part of the scenery. Sure, sometimes there’s that hill that kills you, but when you get to the top […]
Kattegattleden- a Memorable Ride
Written by Sara Costa Kattegattleden was nominated best European bicycle path in 2018. The prize is well deserved as it offers some of the best views of the west coast of Sweden. It takes you from Gothenburg to Helsingborg, or vice versa, across the Halland province. It’s mostly flat, well signed and wide enough to […]
Becoming a Swedish Citizen: How Does It Feel?
Written by Tatiana Sokolova The historical day has come: I am holding in my hand two passports, a Russian and a Swedish one. In an earlier post, I wrote about the journey to obtaining Swedish citizenship, which I hope may be useful to other newbies or not-so-newbies settling in Sweden. When I wrote it, someone […]
How to Donate Blood in Sweden
Donating blood is a simple act, but it can save lives! It only takes around 20 minutes, but to a person, it can mean a lifetime! I started to donate blood a long time ago. Back home it was very easy. Go to the donation center, sign up, and you are good to go. Here […]
Missing Sweden While Being Abroad
Written by Tatiana Sokolova Sometimes the best way to understand what you like and dislike about a country is to leave it for some time. The cultural translation, bracketing, brokerage; the cultural shocks one experiences in transitioning between two places, allow to understand deeper what we cherish and what we abhor about them. Every year […]
