Get advice and employer introductions
Meet with a Swedish recruiter and get help with your job applications and booking interviews. Book a meeting timeMeeting format: 1-on-1 Online on Google Meet
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.
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Part 1+2+3 + Jobseeker Visa
All the contents of Workshop 1, 2, 3 + Jobseeker Visa applications
Get help every step of the way.
Get 3 months of career support over phone, email and Google Meet.
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 pitching your impact statement
6. Practice pitching your personal story and bio
7. Practice pitching 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
Jobseeker visa
1. Document preparation
- We ensure your work permit application is successful by having the right documentation and meeting all the requirements
- Your application needs to be supported by other documents, including motivation letters, a job search plan for when you are in Sweden, health insurance, etc
- All documents must be well-written and error-free
- All documents must be translated into English or Swedish
2. Job search plan and motivation letter (required by Swedish Migration Agency)
- The job search plan must detail the activities you plan to do during your job search in Sweden
- The motivation letter must detail your skills and related career goals in Sweden
- Write and submit both plans along with your application
- Job search and matching. Searching internal databases, contact networks and agency databases to find the perfect match
- Job databases specific to your job search, and where companies publish them
- Extend your search to industry-specific databases where jobs relevant to your industry are published
- Get weekly updates on new jobs posted
3. Filing your application with Swedish Migration
- Filing your application to the Swedish Migration Board in compliance with all the rules
- Ensure all application forms, supporting documents, certificates, and letters are included
4. Quicker processing time
- The processing time is faster if all your documents are in the right format and order
- We will check for accuracy and errors before you submit your application
- Small mistakes can lead to long delays as it gets pushed to the back of the queue. In some cases, it may be rejected, and you will have to reapply
- We have received permission from the Swedish Migration Agency to offer our customers a fast application process for companies that are registered for the program. For job applications to large publicly listed companies We can therefore guarantee a decision within 2-4 weeks, which can normally take up to 10 weeks.
5. Help before you arrive in Sweden
- Get help finding accommodation and planning your move
- Finding accommodation can be a difficult task if you are unfamiliar with the city. Get help with finding places to stay
6. Help after you arrive in Sweden
- Get help with cultural orientation and learning to live in a new city
- Get help with free language lessons
- Get help registering at the tax office for a social security number, and registering for benefits, insurance and trade union membership
After you have registered you will receive:
- Confirmation receipt email from Stripe or Eventbrite
- A welcome email form EnglishJobs.se with the Google Meet link and a link to book a meeting time in our calendar
If you cannot see the email within 3 hours, please check your spam folder or email elsa@englishjobs.se for help.
