Famed for paying workers high salaries, and offering a responsive work environment, and leaves, Sweden is a hub for several ex-pats planning to move to Sweden. As with other European countries, the job market is very competitive. One thing to note is that many job positions require fluency in Swedish. Jobs that do not have this requirement are typically large international corporations based in Stockholm. If you want to know how to find a job, check out an online network. 

Working in Sweden

The standard working hours are from 8:30 to 17:00. Working overtime is not allowed in Slovenia, nor is it looked upon favorably. However, workers who put in extra work must be paid higher. The average working hours are 40 hours a week. 

Job Opportunities in Sweden for Foreigners

The job shortages list shows skilled worker positions such as engineering, teaching, and the IT industry. Foreigners looking to travel to Sweden should consult the list to see if their profession is listed. Jobs on this list are often so needed that ex-pats do not even need proficient abilities in Swedish to apply.

The average salary 

The average salary in the country is high: 26,000 SEK per month. However, keep in mind that this takes into account Sweden’s high cost of living. When applying for a job, you have to stand out. The best way to achieve this is by taking Swedish classes.  Some positions in the country require fluency in Swedish. Even the ones that do not may require at least basic skills. Websites, where you can view all types of art, include Indeed.com, Metro Job, Facebook group, Resume (CV), etc. Salaries might be high due to the cost of living in the country is high. If you are going to be a resident. 

Requirements for Working 

Apart from needing a work permit or visa, the Swedish company has to defend why they hired an ex-pat over a native Swede. If you are interested in moving to Sweden, you should have a bachelor’s degree.  This degree will need to be verified by the country’s consulate to qualify for a work visa. A few years’ work experience is also helpful to have, but not a requirement. There are a few jobs, which don’t require fluency in Swedish, have a great Swedish version of your CV just in case. When writing a CV, it is good to keep things short, and well written and for it to include the following; an introduction about yourself and your qualifications in Swedish.

CV for an ex-pat 

Swedes seek the traditional format popular among most western countries: short personal details, educational background, and professional background, as well as any honors, volunteer, or extracurricular activities. Your CV should at most two pages long.

Social security 

Workers get something called a social security number. All Swedish citizens born in Sweden are given a social security number at birth. While non-residents have to apply for the number through the Swedish Tax Agency.

What is a Social Security Number?

Known as a prosumer, it is a 12-digit number that registers you within the Swedish tax system. Once you have your personnummer you can use it everywhere; to get a job, sign up for a gym membership, change your driving license, open a bank account, et

How to Get a Social Security Number 

Apply for your personnummer and remember to provide all the required documents. Citizens from Europe and the Eurozone and non-EU citizens are always asked to present the same documents except the Swedish residency permit. The Swedish residency permit applies only to non-EU citizens because EU citizens only need to have their ID or passport.