Job
Resources
Networking skills are key to a successful job search in Sweden-over
forty percent of Swedes find work through friends, family, colleagues,
former or present business contacts. |
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Professional
Resources
The Swedish government has established agencies such as Invest in
Sweden to assist foreign companies considering business operations
in Sweden. |
Employment
Trends
The Swedish economy and labor market has witnessed positive growth
for several years, and the nation's unemployment rate is currently
very low. |
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Cost
of Living
Similar to its Scandinavian neighbors, Sweden maintains one of the
highest standards and costs of living in the European Union. |
Information
Technology
Sweden's IT sector has slowed down substantially in the last year,
in response to the failure of many e-businesses and dot-coms in Europe
and the U.S. |
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Resume/CV's
Because Sweden is a small but internationally-active country, you
may submit your resume/CV in either Swedish or English.
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Engineering
Sweden is well known for high quality and technologically advanced
products. |
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Interviewing
Advice
Before your interview, research the company and, if you wish, call
the contact person to obtain specific information. |
Accounting
& Finance
The number of jobs for qualified finance and accounting people in
Sweden, particularly those with work experience, has increased in recent
years, allowing more people to find employment directly after obtaining
their degree. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
After living three months in Sweden, European Union (EU) nationals
must apply for a residence permit to work. |
Sales
& Marketing
Marketing and sales work is very competitive in Sweden. |
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Cultural
Advice
If you're planning a trip or move to Sweden, keep the following cultural
tips in mind... |
General
Business
A number of work opportunities are available in Sweden's growing
private business and consulting sectors; expanding construction activity
is also generating new jobs for municipal employees. |
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Career
Advisors
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