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Why you could land a job in Sweden but still leave within a year
WORKING IN SWEDEN

Why you could land a job in Sweden but still leave within a year

‘Reassess your cultural background’: Key tips for foreign job hunters in Sweden
WORKING IN SWEDEN

'Reassess your cultural background': Key tips for foreign job hunters in Sweden

Many foreigners living in Sweden want to stay in the country but struggle to find a job, despite having relevant qualifications. The Local spoke to three experts for their advice.

Is Sweden meeting its 30-day work permit target for high-skilled foreigners?
WORK PERMITS

Is Sweden meeting its 30-day work permit target for high-skilled foreigners?

How East Sweden’s tech focus is making the future happen
PARTNER CONTENT

How East Sweden’s tech focus is making the future happen

WORK PERMITS

Business leaders: Work permit threshold ‘has no place in Swedish labour model’

Business leaders: Work permit threshold ‘has no place in Swedish labour model’
WORKING IN SWEDEN

Half of those blocked by Sweden’s work permit salary threshold will be graduates

Half of those blocked by Sweden’s work permit salary threshold will be graduates
WORKING IN SWEDEN

TELL US: What are your top hacks for finding a job in Sweden?

TELL US: What are your top hacks for finding a job in Sweden?
PARTNER CONTENT

‘Incredible’: The Swedish course that is opening up career opportunities for professionals

‘Incredible’: The Swedish course that is opening up career opportunities for professionals
How many immigrants are overqualified for their jobs in Sweden?
WORKING IN SWEDEN

How many immigrants are overqualified for their jobs in Sweden?

My Swedish Career: ‘People in Sweden are warm and welcoming’
INDIANS IN SWEDEN

My Swedish Career: ‘People in Sweden are warm and welcoming’

How to find a job in Sweden: Five tips from those who’ve been there, done that
READER INSIGHTS

How to find a job in Sweden: Five tips from those who’ve been there, done that

LIVING IN SWEDEN

IN NUMBERS: Almost one in three Swedes can cycle to work in 15 minutes

IN NUMBERS: Almost one in three Swedes can cycle to work in 15 minutes