Finding Work
Getting hired, from outside Sweden and from inside it. Where vacancies are actually posted, what a Swedish CV and personal letter are expected to contain, which sectors hire without Swedish and which will not, the spontaneous application that is normal here, and what a partner on a dependent permit is allowed to do.
- Swedish CV Format and Personligt Brev Structure for Non-Swedish SpeakersThe Swedish CV and personligt brev rules from Arbetsförmedlingen: length, structure, what to leave off, and where an English-language application still works.Checked
- In-Demand Jobs in Sweden for Foreign Workers, August 2026Sweden's 2026 work permit salary threshold is SEK 34,470. See which occupations qualify for the 75% exemption and which sectors are hiring foreign workers.Checked
- Finding a Job in Sweden as a Foreign National: How the Search Actually WorksFinding work in Sweden starts with citizenship, not the job board: EU/EEA route, SEK 34,470 work permit salary floor, or the look-for-work permit.Checked
- Where to Search for Jobs in Sweden as a Foreign National: Platsbanken, Arbetsförmedlingen and LinkedInHow foreign nationals search for jobs in Sweden: Platsbanken, Arbetsförmedlingen's English services, LinkedIn, and the ten-day rule for non-EU/EEA hires.Checked
- Sweden's Job Seeker Visa, August 2026: Eligibility, Documents and Processing TimeCheck eligibility for Sweden's job seeker visa: degree requirements, SEK 13,000/month in bank assets, required insurance, fees, and processing time.Checked