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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 […]
Find a job before moving to Sweden
Find a job before moving to Sweden – how does one do that? Are you planning to move to Sweden? Are you worried about the language barrier, cultural differences and looking for a job in a new environment? Moving to another country is not easy, but, as we know, possible. You can’t have control over […]
10 Swedish words to know in the office
Why do you need to learn Swedish words for the office? Well, are you looking for a job in Sweden? Or, are you already working in a Swedish office? In that case, just knowing 10 simple words or phrases in Swedish might make all the difference for your experience in a Swedish workplace. Rebecca from […]
What is it really like to work in Sweden?
A couple of weeks back we conducted a poll asking the Newbie community, ‘How different is the business behaviour or work culture in Sweden compared to that of your home country?’ And 90% of our readers voted: ‘Very different’. No wonder then, that for a newbie in Sweden, feeling at home at work doesn’t come […]
Three things you didn’t know about salaries in Sweden
Salaries – now that is a loaded word. We often pretend that our careers are all about self-development, the sense of accomplishment, and following our passions. But let’s be honest, getting paid for our time is as important as being able to ‘grow’. When I help international professionals to succeed in the Swedish job market, […]
The dos and don’ts of a Swedish workplace
A dear friend of mine has landed a good job here in Stockholm. She is not Swedish, but from a southern European country, she speaks excellent English, good Swedish and she is nice and smart and fairly well integrated into Swedish society. It’s been a long way to get here, but she is there now, […]
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 […]
Kickstart your Freelance Career in Sweden
Are you moving to Sweden and feeling nervous about your career options? Or maybe you already live there and want to give your career a boost or a breath of fresh air? If that is the case, then there are several great options for Swedes and foreigners alike to get a good start to a […]
5 Answers to Working in Sweden
Written by Christelle Pottinger You are looking for a job in Sweden? Familiarise yourself with the Swedish job market and assess your chances of employment with these 5 answers to working in Sweden. 1. What is the current economic situation? From 2014 to 2018, Sweden enjoyed a steady growth of 3%. However, in Arbetsförmedlingen´s report […]
Surprising things for Newbies working in Sweden
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 in Monza, F1 GP race for those who […]
Eight Steps to Find Hidden Jobs in Sweden
How do you find Hidden Jobs in Sweden? Well, let’s look into that. 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 + […]
