We explain Sweden
What would it be like to learn programming in 4 months? And once you’ve learned, do you need to enter the IT market, or can the programming education help you boost up your career in other areas? Here is another story from our series created with Craft Academy. If you feel that IT skills could help you run your own business, read Rupert’s story… and don’t forget about the special discount for our Newbie readers. Created […]
Thanks to programming schools like Craft Academy, changing your career and becoming a developer in just 4 months is possible and accessible. But have you ever wondered what it looks like from the perspective of someone who has never programmed before? Then Zane’s story is for you. Sounds interesting? Then don’t miss the special discount […]
Are you still browsing on Blocket for rental apartments in Stockholm? Then I highly recommend you to read this article. In less than 10 months from arriving in Sweden I bought my first apartment in Stockholm at a great bargain. Here are some tips and secrets on how you can also get out of the […]
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 […]
Over the past year, my team and I have provided around 1 000 job hunters with the necessary tools to find a job. I have personally talked to a majority of our users in one way or another. During this time, we have gained the knowledge of what it is that successful job hunters do differently. I want to […]
ÖppnaDörren has one simple but powerful goal: making newcomers and Swedes meet. They are convinced that many of the challenges newcomers face during their initial time in Sweden can be overcome if newcomers are enabled to build social and professional networks at an early stage. Since the launch of ÖppnaDörren in November 2015, they have […]
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 […]
The national employment service – Arbetsförmedlingen has several initiatives specifically for Newbies. Some are open for all Newbies while other initiatives are limited to Newbies in a certain life situation. Remember that you are entitled to all services that Arbetsförmedlingen provides (not just the Newbie stuff), so make sure to check out their other services too. Access to an interpreter (for all Newbies) Validation of […]
The Public Employment Service – the so called Arbetsförmedlingen is an important authority in the Swedish welfare system, but they have lately struggled with their tasks and goals. You may hear some unflattering stories about them and some of them may be true, but nonetheless – there are plenty of reasons for you to sign up with Arbetsförmedlingen anyway. Arbetsförmedlingen’s main tasks matching jobseekers […]
There is no good way to loose your employment. But there are better and worse ways. The better way is called uppsägning, the worse way is called avskedad. The Good Way If you are uppsagd you will receive full salary during your whole notice period – uppsägningstid and you will also have accesses to all other work benefits that […]