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Step three: Expand your network

Most jobs are found in a person’s own network. You know someone, who knows someone; who has a friend who needs someone like you.

There are some basics things that you can do to increase your attractiveness on the Swedish labour market.

Sweden doesn’t have minimum wage. Wages are regulated by agreements – kollektivavtal – between employers and the trade unions.

Kick start your job search by following this guide: a step-by-step guide to your next employment.

Swedes usually have more days off in May and June than most Americans have in a whole year. Nice, right?

Once you’ve received your first job offer in Sweden there are some things to think of before signing a contract.

There are three types of employment in Sweden: tillsvidareanställning, tidsbegränsad anställning and provanställning.

Sweden has a long tradition of labour unions. Nearly 70% of the working population in Sweden belongs to a union today.

Most jobs are found within a network. You know someone, who knows someone, who is looking for someone like you.

Some professions require a certain qualification or authorization to be performed in Sweden. Find out what is required.

About 1,4 % of the total workforce in Sweden is employed through a staffing agency. So find your staffing agency here and get registered today.

As a EU citizen, you can live, study and work in any country within the EU and you may be able to bring your non EU family with you.