Find jobs in Sweden – tips for your job search
Looking for a job in Sweden? Here you’ll find practical tips on where to search for vacancies, how to use Swedish job portals and networks, and what you should know before applying for jobs across Øresund.
Find vacancies in Sweden
- Search Swedish job portals such as Jobsafari and ledigajobb.se.
- Create a profile on job portals and upload your CV to make it easier for employers and recruiters to find you.
- Check company websites for vacancies in the “Work with us” or “Careers” section.
- Register with recruitment agencies that operate in Sweden.
- Use LinkedIn actively and keep your profile updated. LinkedIn and Facebook are widely used for recruitment in Sweden, especially within business, marketing, communications and media.
- Follow companies and industries that interest you to stay informed about recruitment and new job opportunities.
- Use your network. Friends, family, former colleagues and other contacts may help you find job opportunities or connect you with employers in Sweden.
- Send unsolicited applications (“spontanansökan”) to companies you would like to work for, preferably directly to the relevant manager instead of a general company email address.
- In some industries, especially customer-facing roles, it can also help to visit workplaces in person with your CV and cover letter.
If you live in Denmark, jobs in Skåne are often the easiest to combine with daily commuting.
Arbetsförmedlingen: Sweden’s public employment service
If you are looking for a job in Sweden, Arbetsförmedlingen is a good place to start. Here you can access Platsbanken, Sweden’s largest job portal, with thousands of vacancies from both public and private employers.
You can also find information about the Swedish labour market, different industries and professions, and practical advice on applying for jobs in Sweden.
Search vacancies at Platsbanken
Check if you need a work permit
Citizens of Nordic countries, including Denmark, can work in Sweden without a work permit. The same applies to citizens of EU/EEA countries who meet the relevant requirements.
If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you must apply for a work permit before you start working in Sweden. This also applies if you have a Danish work or residence permit.
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