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 […]
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10 things to do to protect against unemployment in Sweden
Unemployment in Sweden often makes headlines in the news, either during election campaigns or when large companies lay off a large number of employees. The truth is that unemployment can affect all branches, all ages, and anyone. It can be devastating and worrisome, but its effects can also be mitigated if you are prepared for […]
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 […]
Dream & Go Job Coaching and Training
Are you a newbie in Sweden? Do you plan to work or change your job in Sweden? Dream & Go Job Coaching and Training specializes in employment and expatriation coaching and can support you in a wide variety of job related areas such as defining your dream job to offering the tools and strategy to achieve your […]
3 ways to increase your job opportunities in Sweden and integrate into society
Written by Chia May Congratulations! So you’re moving to Sweden 🙂 and you have a million questions on your mind. Here 3 ways to increase your job opportunities in Sweden and integrate into the Swedish society. After 2 years of discussing and planning, I finally received my residence permit card. My mind went into a […]
Q&A with an international recruiter
Advertised by Acquiro International Recruitment Have you talked to an international recruiter yet? We know that if you are considering moving to Sweden (or have already moved) and are looking for work, you probably have loads of questions. This is why we asked our readers to ask your questions and then had international Recruiter Lina […]
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 […]
Mitt Livs Chans, mentor program for job seekers
Mitt Liv offer a mentoring program for newcomers with a post-secondary education who don’t a job in Sweden equivalent to their field of competence.
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 […]
Guide to a happy unemployment
Written by Sara Costa Unemployment does not have to be hard, but it is not easy. It messes with your mind and self-confidence and makes you doubt yourself. I was unemployed for the first 1,5 year after my move to Sweden, until recently when I finally found a job. My experience hardly makes me an expert in unemployment, […]
Integrating in Sweden: easy or not?
As a Dutch girl, I come from a culture somewhat similar to the Swedish culture: we both work hard, aren’t too social but also not unsocial, we always talk about the weather and we’re both in the list of the happiest countries in the world. You’d think that integrating in Sweden would be really easy […]
5 Rules for a Successful Job Hunt
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 […]
