How to find a job in Sweden. Practical tips

Answering a question in the comments to the post “What does the work of a PHP programmer in Sweden look like” about how to find a job in Sweden.

And so, I would conditionally divide the job search methods into passive and active. In passive search, we go to specialized websites and look for open vacancies.

The best resources for finding work in Sweden are manpower.se and www.stepstone.se , but in our case it is probably better not to find www.elanit.se , as they specialize in IT. All of these web pages partially have an English version.

You can also search the state database. employment services www.arbetsformedlingen.se/platsbanken, although this option is more likely for those who are already in Sweden, have papers and have passed at least the elementary level in a language school.

But it’s best to actively seek work. To do this, you can use the help directories like gulasidorna.eniro.se or www.hitta.se/branscher .

Find contact information about the company according to your profile, go to the web page (as a rule, everyone has it) and regardless of whether there are open vacancies or not, just send them a resume. You will be surprised how often companies respond.

Of course, if you are in place, then the chances are much higher, but still, for IT, the probability is high. To improve the situation, say something like:

"Hello, my name is so-and-so, I can do this and that. I am going to move to Sweden and I will be grateful if you consider my resume for a vacancy that matches my qualification, if necessary."

Be sure to indicate all sorts of international certifications and work experience abroad, if any.

Have a good search, and remember there are chances!