Meet a recruiter
Get help with your CV for Swedish employers, job search, recommendations, introductions, applications, interviews and work visa. Book a meeting time
Lisa Anna Berglund
Recruiter
Finance, Banking, FinTech, Insurance, Tech
Marie Sundberg
Recruiter
Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, PR, Communications
Erika Fernandes
Recruiter
Gaming, VR, AR, Entertainment, Media, Software
Camilla Hansen
Recruiter
Finance, Media, Operations, Production
Omar Yussuf Md
Recruiter
Logistics, Transport, Manufacturing
Bjorn Lundström
Recruiter
Tech, Enterprise, eCommerce, Media, Healthcare
No replies to your applications or no job interviews?
Here is how a recommendation from a job agency in Sweden will benefit your application
Is your application marked as a trusted candidate?
There are about 400 applications for every job position.
Applications from candidates that are recommended by trusted agencies or employees are given priority over general applications (i.e. without a recommendation).
This is due to the large number of fake applications, profiles and spam applications for jobs.
Employers also face fines from authorities for false work visa applications.
Most jobs are therefore filled by candidates that have been recommended.
Is your application being marked as spam or simply deleted?
Employers often get flooded with advertising spam and fake profiles. This makes it hard to identify genuine candidates.
Applications marked as spam by email filters get deleted.
A recommendation from a trusted agency will ensure your application makes it past the spam filters and gets seen.
Is your experience verified?
Due to the large number of applications, most employers do not have the resources to verify every CV they receive.
It is more efficient for employers to use a job agency to handle this process. The role of the job agency is to verify each candidate. This is done by getting to know their skills, experience and qualifications during the workshop meeting.
Is your CV formatted correctly and compatible with modern AI recruitment software used by employers?
Due to the large number of applications, CV’s are rarely downloaded and printed anymore.
Almost all CVs get scanned by AI software, the text is extracted and stored in a database.
Recruiters usually search the database for keywords matching the job description and review just the top 20-30 search results.
If your CV is formatted incorrectly or incompatible with Swedish recruitment systems, you run the risk of your CV not appearing in the search results.
How do recommendations help?
The purpose of the workshop is for the agency to get to know your skills and work experience. Your CV is also formatted for AI recruitment software used by companies in Sweden, so it appears in the search results for talent.
Once they get to know you, the agency will mark your CV as verified in the system and recommend your CV to employers.
The agency will also follow up on applications for up to 3 months.
Verified CV’s are more likely to get responses and interview requests.
Recommendations are valid for 3-months.
During this period, you can apply to as many companies as you like.
How to get a recommendation from an agency in Sweden?
There are many job agencies in Sweden that you can use to recommend your CV to employers.
Book a workshop meeting with agencies like Manpower, Hays, Randstad, Adecco or EnglishJobs.se below.
What job seekers say and why they ♥ it...
From interview to employment in 2 weeksI had been depending on recruitment agencies to find me a job and have been emailing my CV but only had 1 response in 6 months. Your coaching has enabled me to be more active and take control of my own job search. I have discovered jobs I would never have thought of and already had 7 interviews and am a lot more optimistic about finding work.
Being a foreign student here, I was looking for an introduction to the job market and the Swedish Job Culture. This coaching was perfect. I was able to get a part-time job almost the same week and am looking forward to it becoming permanent. Thanks for changing my life!
The workshop format was friendly and nice, I found it useful to speak to others in my industry also looking for jobs and share resources and tips. The structure was clear and well organised and most importantly I now have a job!!!!
Thank you for the seminar, I’m glad I took the time out to learn these skills and change my approach, I have lined up 3 interviews in just one week.
Loved attending the seminar with other job seekers like my self to share our problems. Nice to know I’m not the only once facing them.
I realised there is more to applying for jobs than just sending out CV’s. Since the coaching, I have spoken to over 50 employers and feel a lot more confident in my conversations with them and getting positive reactions to my CV.
First of all, thanks a lot for the Workshop! I think it was great, because we have gained lots of tips and advice from you, could try them out and see if it works and of course meet each other – people interested in starting up their own businesses. The best advice for me was to structure the talk, qualify and close. This allowed me to see how it should actually should be done.
Useful course! Like many, I came here with my Swedish wife and was intimidated by the jobs demanding a knowledge of Swedish. Fortunately, after attending the seminar, I have managed to find my niche and have started my own Spanish translation company, I want to thank you.
Inspiring and Motivating. This is just what I needed. I loved the part on directly connecting with employers and how to have a structured conversation. I was always afraid of speaking directly to them, but after attending your coaching, I have not only connect with some important people, but have landed my first job. I want to thank you.
Applying for jobs takes time and you need to have a well written CV. However, what made the biggest difference in my job search was advice and referrals given to me by EnglishJobs.se. I was able to move to Sweden and land my dream job at a design company within 6 months.
I am now speaking directly to employers and have learnt to network and increased my network of contacts after attending the seminar. Thanks for helping.
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Industries we cover:
Tech, Engineering, Production, Marketing, Media, Retail, Travel, Hospitality, Finance, Gaming, Healthcare, Consulting, PR, Events, Legal, Admin.
These workshops have been created in partnership with Recruiters, Job Agencies and Swedish Companies. The contents are especially for international job seekers to enter the Swedish job market.
Some of the companies we work with:
AAK AB (publ), AB Volvo, Acarix AB, Accenture AB, AddLife AB, Addnode Group AB, Addtech AB, Adobe, Adyen, Afry AB, Albert Bonnier AB, Alcadon Group AB, Alfa Laval AB, Alimak Group AB, Ambea AB, American express, Aon, Apoteket AB, Aqeri AB, Arla Foods AB, AroCell AB, Aros Bostadsutveckling AB, Aros Quality Group, ARQUATAAB, Artamus AB, Arvid Nilsson AB, Ascelia Pharma AB, Ashurst Advokatbyrå AB, ASSA ABLOY AB, Astrazeneca, AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Sweden Operations, Atea Sverige AB, Atlas Copco AB, Atrium Ljungberg AB, Autoliv Inc., Avanza Bank Holding AB, Axel Johnson AB, Axel Johnson Holding AB, Axfood AB, Azelio AB, Bank of America, Beijer Electronics Group AB, Beijer Ref AB, Beijer Ref AB (publ), Bergendahl & Son AB, Bergs Timber AB, Betsson AB, BICO Group AB, Bilia AB, BillerudKorsnäs AB, BioArctic AB, BioGaia AB, Biovica International AB, Bird&Bird Advokatbyrå AB, BNP Paribas, Boliden AB, Bonava AB, Bonesupport Holding AB, Boozt AB, Bravida Holding AB, Bredband2 i Skandinavien AB, BTS Group AB, Bufab AB, Business Region Göteborg AB, Byggmax Group AB, Calliditas Therapeutics AB, Camurus AB, Cantargia AB, Capgemini, Cargotec Sweden AB McGregor Bulk, Carl Bennet AB, Castellum AB, Catena AB, Cellink AB, CellMark AB, Cellmark Investment AB, Centigo AB, Cereno Scientific AB, Chris Marine AB, Chubb, Circle K Sverige AB, Cisco, Citibank, Climeon AB, Cloetta AB, CLS – Clinical Laserthermia Systems AB, Coala Life AB, Collector Bank AB, Concentric AB, Corral Petroleum Holdings AB, Creades AB, Cytiva, Cytiva Sweden AB, Cyxone AB, Danske bank, Delphi & Co, Deutsche Bank, Din Bil Sverige AB, Discover, Dometic Group AB, Dustin Group AB, E1NS, Eastnine AB, EIM Scandinavia, Ekman Invest Holding AB, EKN The Swedish Export Credits Guarantee Board, Elanders AB, Electrolux, Electrolux AB, Electrolux, AB, Elekta AB, Elektroskandia Sverige AB, Elgiganten AB, Elite Hotels of Sweden, Eltel AB, Embracer Group AB, Envac Centralsug AB, Epiroc AB, Episurf AB, Episurf Medical AB, EQT, EQT AB, Ericsson, Ericsson, Telefon AB LM, Essity AB, Evalueserve Nordic AB, Evolution Gaming Group AB, Exportrådet ,trade council, Fabege AB, Fagerhult AB, Fastator AB, Fastighets AB Balder, Feelgood Svenska AB, Ferratum Sweden AB, Ferronordic AB, Fingerprint Cards AB, Finnair, FIS, Formpipe Software AB, Garo AB, Getinge AB, Göteborgs Stadshus AB, Gränges AB, Green Landscaping Group AB, Gunnebo AB, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, H&M, Hafa Bathroom Group AB, Hags Aneby AB, Haldex AB, Hallbyggarna – Jonsereds AB, Hallvarsson & Halvarsson, Handelsbanken, Hansa Biopharma AB, Hanza Holding AB, Hedin Group AB, Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M), Hexagon AB, Hexpol AB, Hilton, Hitachi Energy Sweden AB, Hoist Finance AB, Holmen AB, Husqvarna AB, Husqvarna Group, I.A. Hedin Bil AB, ICA Gruppen AB, Iconovo AB, Idogen AB, IKEA, Immunovia AB, Industrivärden AB, Indutrade AB, Ingka AB, Intrum AB, Invent Medic Sweden AB, Investment AB Latour, Investor AB, Inwido AB, IRLAB Therapeutics AB, ITAB Shop Concept AB, JM AB, JP Morgan, Kambi Group, KappAhl AB, Kindred Group, Kinnevik AB, Klarna, Knowit AB, Kungsleden AB, L E Lundbergföretagen AB, Lagercrantz Group AB, Landstingshuset i Stockholm AB, Latour AB, Lipigon Pharmaceuticals AB, LKAB, Loomis AB, Lumito AB, Lunar, Lundin Energy AB, Maersk, Magnolia Bostad AB, Mastercard, Medfield Diagnostics AB, Medicover AB, Mekonomen AB, Melker Schörling Tjänste AB, Mellby Gård AB, Mellby Gård Holding AB, Midsona AB, Minesto AB, Mips AB, Moberg Pharma AB, Mölnlycke Health Care AB, Nalka Invest AB, NCC AB, Net Insight AB, NetEnt AB, New Wave Group AB, Nexam Chemical AB, NIBE Industrier AB, Nielsen, Nobia AB, Nolato AB, Nordea, Nordea Bank Abp, Nordic Choice Hotels, Nordic Waterproofing AB, Nordstjernan AB, North European Oil Trade AB, Northvolt, Northvolt AB, Note AB, Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB, Octapharma Nordic AB, OEM International AB, Ogilvy, OK-Q8 AB, Oncopeptides AB, Orrön Energy AB, Pandox AB, Peab AB, Phase Holographic Imaging AB, Polygiene AB, Postnord, PostNord AB, PowerCell Sweden AB, Precomp Solutions AB, Prevas AB, Proact IT Group AB, Probi AB, Projektengagemang AB, QuiaPEG Pharmaceuticals AB, Ratos AB, RaySearch Laboratories AB, Raytelligence AB, Realfiction Holding AB, Redwood Pharma AB, Resurs Holding AB, Rovio, S&P Global, Saab AB, Sagax AB, Sagax Fastigheter, Salesforce, SaltX Technology AB, Samsung Electronics Nordic AB, Sandvik AB, Saniona AB, SAS AB, Saxo Bank, SCA, Svenska Cellulosa AB, Scandic Hotels Group AB, Scandinavian Real Heart AB, Scania AB, Scania CV AB, SEB, Securitas AB, SenzaGen AB, Serneke Group AB, Siemens, Sinch AB, SinterCast AB, SIX, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB), Skanska, Skanska AB, SKF AB, SKF, AB, Sobi AB (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum), Sony, Spermosens AB, Spotify, Spotify AB, Sprint Bioscience AB, SSAB AB, St1 Sverige AB, Stayble Therapeutics AB, Stena AB, Stena Metall AB, Stendörren Fastigheter AB, Stockholms Stadshus AB, Stora Enso Oyj, Storskogen Group AB, Storstockholms Lokaltrafik AB, Storytel, Storytel AB, Strava, Surgical Science Sweden AB, Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Sweco AB, Swedbank, Swedbank AB, Swedish Match AB, Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (publ), Symphony, SynAct Pharma AB, Systemair AB, Systembolaget AB, Tele2 AB, Telia, Telia Company AB, Tetra Pak, AB, Thule Group AB, Thyssenkrupp Elevator Sverige AB, Tobii AB, Tobii Dynavox AB, Toyota Industries Europe AB, Trelleborg AB, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Troax Group AB, Trustly, UBS, Vattenfall, Vattenfall AB, VBG Group AB, Veoneer AB, Vetico AB, Victoria Park AB, Vinge KB, Vinted, Visa, Vitec Software AB, Vitec Software Group, Vitrolife AB, Voi, Volkswagen Group Sverige AB, Volta Trucks AB, Volvo, Volvo Car AB, Volvo Financial Services Global, Volvo, AB, Vostok New Ventures AB, Wallenstam AB, Wells Fargo, WntResearch AB, Xvivo Perfusion AB, Zettle, Zinzino AB, Zordix AB, Zurich insurance.
Workshops
Get help with your CV, job search, recomendations, employer introductions, applications and interviews.
Meeting format: Google Meet Online, 1-on-1
All meetings are held online over Google Meet with a recruiter from our Stockholm office. All meetings are individual and private. The meeting link will be included in the workshop confirmation email.
Part 1 - Your CV and cover letter presentation for Swedish employers
Contents:
Get feedback from a Swedish recruiter.
Get help writing your CV and cover letter specifically for employers, ATS systems and search engines.
Make sure it is indexed and searchable.
Part 2 - Job search, employer contacts and recommendations
Contents:
Get recommended to employers.
Find a job faster with an introduction to employers and have your CV recommended to them by us.
Most jobs are filled this way.
Part 3 - Your Swedish job interview - preparation and practice for success
Contents:
Practice for your interview.
Learn what questions to expect about your experience, company culture, workplace, teamwork, and conflict.
There are usually 3 interviews.
Part (1+2+3) - Masterclass 1. Your CV 2. Your job search 3. Your interviews
Contents:
All the contents of Workshop 1, 2, 3. Get three months of support over phone, email and Google Meet.
Need a work visa for Sweden?
For non-EU citizens
What is the difference between the Jobseeker Visa and Work Visa?
The Jobseeker Visa allows you to move to Sweden, without a job offer to look for a job, meet employers, attend interviews, job fairs and events.
Advantages: Faster processing time, easier to convert into a work visa, faster to find work since you are in Sweden and can meet employers in person.
Disadvantages: The cost of staying in Sweden while you look for work.
The Work Visa allows you to work in Sweden once you have a job offer.
Advantages: Applying from your home country without the cost of moving to Sweden.
Disadvantages: Processing time by your embassy may take longer. Some employers may have shorter start dates. Lots of online applications often results in longer decision times.
Jobseeker Visa for Sweden
Move to Sweden without a job offer, 9 month visa.
Contents:
Get help with your visa application.
The Jobseeker Visa is a new scheme by the Swedish government, that allows professionals to stay in Sweden to look for work or set up a business.
Work Visa & EU Blue Card
Move to Sweden with a job offer
Contents:
Get help with your job applications.
An EU Blue Card is a residence permit allowing non-EU nationals to live in an EU country. The duration of the visa depends on the job contract.
Business Startup Visa
Start a business in Sweden, the largest economy in the Nordics.
Contents:
Get help with setting up your business.
Enter the largest city in the Nordics and gain access to a high-income market. The strong Swedish economy creates a thriving, resilient market.
Frequently asked questions
About moving to Sweden
Why move to Sweden
Sweden is well known for its quality of life, safety, stability and innovation and home to the world’s largest brands like Spotify, Ericsson, Ikea, Volvo, SAAB and tech companies in music, fin-tech and gaming.
Do I need to speak Swedish in order to live in Sweden?
Sweden has a vibrant international community. Most Swedes speak excellent English.
Will I get help finding accommodation and relocating?
Yes, most large employers will offer relocation support or will have an agency that help you find accommodation and settle in.
Can I move with my family?
Family members will also get permits to live and work in Sweden for the same length of time as you.
About work permit and EU Blue Card
How to apply for a Swedish work visa?
A work visa entitles you to work in Sweden and eventually apply for permanent residency. In order to get a Swedish work permit you must have a job offer letter from a company in Sweden. EnglishJobs.se works with employers to help with processing the paperwork and relocation for employees to Sweden.
How to apply for an EU Blue Card in Sweden?
You are eligible when you are a non-EU citizen, and you have completed tertiary education ie. a degree and/or you have three years or more professional experience in the profession related to your profile. You must also have a job offer from a Swedish company an fulfill certain critera depending on the job you are applying for. Get in touch with us via the evaluation form above.
What is the difference between a work permit and an EU Blue Card?
A Swedish work permit is valid for work in Sweden only, counts towards your permanent residency application in Sweden and is processed within 10 days if the application is submitted by a company that is certified with the Migration Agency.
An EU Blue Card allows you to work and live in other EU countries as well. Many EU countries have Blue Card permits it can in some cases be easier to move if you have one. Some EU countries will also count the time you have held a Blue Card in Sweden when reviewing an application for permanent residence. An EU blue card application is generally processed within 2-3 weeks, but the Migration Agency has up to 90 days to process it.
What is the guarantee I will get a visa?
You should get a visa if you meet all the requirements and your application is error free. Visas are issued by the Swedish embassy.
Can I work remotely while my visa application is being processed?
Yes, that is possible, some companies are open to working remotely.
How long does it take to get a visa?
10 days for companies that are registered with the Swedish migration agency’s (Migrationsverket) fast track program. For other companies it may take take 2-3 weeks depending on your local embassy.
What is the visa cost? Does the employer pay?
The visa cost is set by the embassy. It varies from Euro 80 to Euro 200. Please check with your local embassy. Some employers will pay for your visa and travel costs.
About applying for jobs in Sweden
Are there jobs available in English?
Yes, of course. Sweden is an export oriented economy, with exports over $240 billion each year. Large companies working in international markets often have English as their main working language. Sweden is also home to many global companies like IBM, P&G, Accenture, McKinsey, BOSCH, Astra Zenica.
What type of jobs are available?
Sweden has one of Europe’s strongest economies. There are jobs available across all industries such as Technology, Media, Entertainment, Finance, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom, Hospitality, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering and Non-Profit sectors.
Jobs available vary from senior positions in management, tech and engineering to entry level jobs in sales, admin and customer service. Please view the jobs section on our website.
How do I apply for jobs in Sweden?
Most jobs in Sweden a usually filled via recommendations from agencies or a contact network. You can apply for jobs directly on company websites, LinkedIn or Indeed.
How long does it take to get a job in Sweden?
It usually takes 3-6 weeks in total after you apply. It takes 1-2 weeks for the selection decision, 1-2 weeks to do interviews and 1-2 weeks to get a decision and offer letter. Typically, there are 3 interview meetings. 1st with a colleague, 2nd with a manager and 3rd with HR.
How does EnglishJobs.se help me get a job?
Since 2010, we have been recruiting international talent for Swedish companies and have built a large network of industry contacts. We help you apply via our network of contacts.
How is it different from applying directly ?
Most employers prefer job seekers that have been verified and recommended via their trusted network of contacts like employees or agencies. Over 70% of jobs are filled in this way.
Why is networking and being recommended by a contact so important to find a job?
This is due to the large number of spam CVs, fake profiles, fake applications, spam from marketing companies and outsourcing companies.
Why do I need to do the workshop?
The workshop process and contents has been created in partnership with job agencies and companies to ensure that all job applicants are verified, qualified and competencies and skills are matched with the right companies. The process also ensures that job seekers connect with the right decision makers and follow the correct application process.
How is the workshop meeting done?
This workshop is a personal 1 on 1 online video meeting with a recruiter from Sweden over Google Meet or Microsoft Teams.
What is covered in the workshop meeting?
Document verification, CV and cover letter review, Job title strategy, Salary and benefits calculations, Company search, Job search, Employer contacts and referrals, Job applications, Scheduling interviews.
What is the workshop cost?
The workshop has a fixed admin processing fee of Euro 49. This includes all the content and meetings. There are NO other costs. There is NO commission on salaries. There are NO other admin fees.
Do you arrange interviews?
Yes we do. We put your CV forward to companies that match your profile and arrange an interview.
What is the guarantee I will get a job?
Our job is to connect you with companies, help with applications, recommend you to employers and arrange interviews.
Your chances of success are high if you follow the right application process. Avoid common mistakes made by international job seekers and errors in your application. The workshop ensures that your CV and cover letter is formatted for Swedish employers, you are applying to the right companies that your application is supported by a recommendation from a contact.
After you apply, there are usually 1 screening call and 3 interviews held including personality and behavioral questions, industry knowledge questions. You need to be well prepared for the interviews by practicing it beforehand.
However, how you perform in the interview is up to you. If you pass the interview, you get the job.
What jobs does EnglishJobs.se guarantee?
We guarantee that the jobs you apply to are verified, trusted, progressive companies that support sustainable environmental policies. We work with the top 600 companies in Sweden. We make sure that contracts offered and terms are in line with Trade Union Collective Agreements. This means increased safety and clear conditions about salary, work environment, insurance and pension.
How much will I get paid as salary?
This depends on your job title and experience. Salaries usually starting around Eur 3000 per month + benefits + overtime pay.
What are the benefits of working in a Swedish company?
Swedish companies value work-life balance. Sweden is known for its generous social security system, high quality free healthcare and free education for kids. Companies benefits may include laptop, phone, travel allowance, gym memberships, company events, free meals, flexi hours, flexi holidays, work from home, relocation allowance etc. Health benefits include health insurance, sick pay and wellness activities. Professional benefits include sponsored employee training, professional certifications and language lessons.