If you’re planning on driving in Sweden, then you must have a valid driver’s license. But just being a good driver with lots of experience might not be enough to grant you a Swedish driver’s licence. Here are all the tips and information you need […]
How to prepare your car for the Swedish winter
Winter in Sweden can be a bit of a beast, but with the right prep, it doesn’t have to be scary. Our guide walks you through setting up your car for winter, from legal tire requirements to must-have items for your emergency kit. Let’s make sure you’re ready to face those snowy roads […]
What is Jante law in Sweden?
You have probably heard about Jantelagen – translated as the Jante law, governing Swedish society and social relationships. But what exactly is Jante law in Sweden, and what is there to do when you experience the effects of it? In fact, the term is not of Swedish origin It first appeared in the pseudo-autobiographical book […]
Will you be underpaid if you are not born in Sweden?
In my work, I meet many international professionals who tell me that they are being underpaid compared to their Swedish counterparts. However as this is anecdotal evidence, I thought it a good idea to start looking for something more substantial that could back up this claim. The most recent statistics on the topic is from […]
Three mistakes international professionals make at job interviews in Sweden
Most of us have probably had one or two less than successful job interviews. A lot of things you do not have control over – but on the other hand, there are a lot that you CAN control as long as you know what is expected. So let’s go through some mistakes that many internationals […]
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, […]
Why e-learning can help you take control of the chaos that is re-starting your career in Sweden
How do you restart your career in Sweden? Swedes like to describe their country as modern, equal, neutral, and ready for the next cup of coffee. Likewise, international professionals who move here have expectations on a progressive society, shared parental leave, a healthy work-life balance, and some hardcore weather. This is all, arguably, true, but […]
Swedish Comfort Food
I am intrigued by the concept of comfort food, and I had to ask several native English speakers, native food comforters about the topic. In Swedish, there is one seemingly fitting equivalent, which is tröstäter, ‘comfort eating’ or ‘consolation eating’, but this leads us in the wrong direction. Is there such a thing as Swedish […]
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, […]
How much Swedish is needed for working in the Swedish healthcare system?
Are you an international healthcare professional looking to relocate to Sweden? The good news is that there’s plenty of work opportunities for medical doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, pharmacists etc. The not so good news is that this is not something you get over and done with within a few weeks. Great news If your diploma […]
Impress your Swedish friends with these similes
Learning a new language can feel incredibly unrewarding at times. However much you study and interact with native speakers, there are only so many words you can learn each day. Bored with basic Swedish? As you master increasingly higher levels, those words will make up a decreasing proportion of your vocabulary: when you are a […]
Corporate fika turned a domestic affair
A full week of Teams-Zoom-Hangouts-Meet-Skype-Slack and Friday is coming up. Time to slow down, you think, but your Swedish colleagues have a different opinion. Friday is the very culmination of the week and an opportunity to get high on sugar after a full five days of Lutheran discipline. Forget about casual Friday In normal times, […]
