Get advice and employer introductions

All meetings are individual, ie. 1-on-1 format, online with a recruiter in our Stockholm office

All meetings are private. The meeting link will be included in the workshop confirmation email.

These workshops have been created in partnership with recruiters, job agencies and Swedish companies. The contents are designed especially for international job seekers to enter the Swedish job market.

 

What you will learn:

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:

Our workshop is specially designed to give international job seekers in Sweden an insight into what is required by Swedish employers and how to improve their chances of success in an interview.

 

WORKSHOP CONTENTS:

Get help every step of the way in your career in Sweden.

 

Part 1 – Your CV and cover letter presentation for Swedish employers

Your CV is your most important tool and first impressions matter to Swedish employers. Get past the screening stage with the perfect CV and get more responses and interview requests.

This is your chance to work directly with a recruiter, get real feedback on your CV and job search from an employer’s perspective.

 

What you will learn:

1. Learn how the hiring process works in Sweden

 

2. Learn what Swedish employers look for in a CV and to format it for different types of Swedish employers

 

3. Learn how to present your experience, demonstrate your credibility and performance with references, quantifiable results and brands

 

4. Learn how to profile your experience for industries and job titles, what information to include and what to exclude

 

5. Learn how to strengthen areas of weakness, highlight transferable skills and soft skills

 

6. Learn how to structure your CV information correctly and draw attention to key areas

 

7. Learn how to optimize it for scanning, databases and HR systems used by recruiters in Sweden

 

8. Learn how to create a supporting online portfolio and tune up your social media profile

 

9. Learn how to style your CV by reducing clutter and making it aesthetically appealing, user-friendly and readable. Create a clear and well-structured presentation

 

10. Learn how to style your cover letter and how to customize it to the job your applying for and important information to include for interview requests

 

11. Learn how to answer questions about company selection, motivation and your career plans

 

12. Learn how to answer questions about salary expectations in the screening call

 

 

 

Part 2 – Job search, employer contacts and introductions

Most jobs in Sweden are primarily filled by candidates introduced to the employer by contacts or job agencies. It helps to be verified and have trusted references so that your application has more credibility.

This is your chance to work directly with a recruiter, get help with introductions and employers contacts, search for jobs using specific databases, manage interviews, salary negotiations and work permits.

 

What you will learn:

1. Learn how the recruitment season works and the right time to send applications depending on industry type, company type and job role

 

2. Learn how the recruitment process and employer decision process works in Sweden

 

3. Learn how to identify industries in Sweden that match your skill profile, background and experience

 

4. Learn how to identify companies that match your experience and career goals

 

5. Learn which job roles and job titles you should focus your job search on

 

6. Learn which industry-specific job databases to use and how to search and filter results

 

7. Learn which industry-specific business networks to join for networking

 

8. Learn how to find opportunities at companies such as Spotify, Truecaller, Klarna that are rapidly expanding into international markets

 

9. Learn how to search for hidden jobs not advertised

 

10. Learn how to present your competencies and transferable skills

 

11. Learn how to research jobs and employers before you apply

 

12. Learn which decision makers to connect with at companies and agencies and how to use referrals

 

13. Learn how to follow up with employers on application decisions and interview requests

 

14. Learn what questions to expect in the job interview and what employers look for

 

15. Learn what you can expect in salary and benefits and how to negotiate your pay

 

 

 

Part 3 – Your Swedish job interview – preparation and practice for success

There are usually 3 interviews in Sweden. Have an advantage over other candidates by being better prepared for the interview.

What you will learn:
1. Understand the job interview process in Sweden

 

2. How to prepare before the interview

 

3. What questions to expect based on the company you are applying to eg. Spotify, Epidemic Sound, Klarna, NorthVolt and more

 

4. What questions to expect based on the industry you are working in

 

5. Practice pitch your impact statement

 

6. Practice pitch your personal story and bio

 

7. Practice pitch your work experience, what details to include, what to exclude and how to deliver it

 

8. Practice pitch your tone, voice and delivery

 

9. What to expect on the day of the interview – individual interviews vs group interviews

 

10. How to answer open-format questions

 

11. How to answer closed-format questions

 

12. How to negotiate your salary and benefits

 

13. What are your rights as a job applicant

 

14. How to get your work permit