Are you an international student?
If you could see your future, how would your career be? Get ready, knock on some doors and prepare yourself to meet potential companies that can give you a new perspective on working life in Sweden. But first, open your mind and learn everything there is to know about: Sverige!
The key basics to start your career journey are:
- Learn Swedish language and culture as best as you can (yeap, that means lots of Fika)
- Do some research about different industries and companies all over Sweden
- Get the basics covered: CV, Cover Letter, Networking strategies, and extra tips
- Dive into the Swedish labor culture: teamwork, yes, more Fika and work-life balance
Do you want to be inspired by other international professionals who switched to Sweden? Read our success stories here.
Useful resources
Frequently asked questions
- International students, graduates, researchers, and professionals in tech
- Already living in Sweden and seeking opportunities with Swedish companies
- Create your profile and upload your CV
- Highlight your skills, education, and career goals
- Get matched with companies that need your skills
- Connect at events or meet-and-greet sessions
- Direct access to companies looking for your skills
- Networking and career events
- Guidance on the Swedish job market and work culture
We provide resources and links on migration and administration, but we do not process applications.
We help you connect with companies, but we don’t offer job positions.
Visit our Knowledge Bank for official information from Migrationsverket.
Yes! Switch to Sweden is free, funded by Vinnova the Swedish innovation agency.
- Complete and update your profile
- Highlight specific tech skills and projects
- Learn Swedish to increase employability
- Join networking events and workshops
Sign up and create your profile: 👉 Student / Talent Sign‑Up
Tips for Successful Meetings with Companies
- Focus on your unique contributions to the company
- Share interests, motivations, and why you chose Sweden
- Avoid repeating your CV — they already have it
- Be curious! Ask about company culture and work life
How the AI Matchmaking Tool Works
- Both companies and students answer the same skills and motivation form by registering a matching profile and answering the skill form.
Based on the company’s talent description, the tool identifies specific required and nice-to-have skills. We also draw skills from The O*NET Program, the primary U.S. database for occupational information. This database provides reliable data on the changing nature of work, helping us understand workforce needs and market trends.
Using this information, we can highlight the most in-demand skills in today’s labor market and improve matches between talent and employers.
Our AI then compares company and candidate profiles, generating a compatibility score:
- High match = strong potential fit
- Low match = no suggested connection
This process helps employers and talent connect faster, with a greater chance of a successful recruitment.
What Happens During and After a Meet & Greet
- Students and companies meet to explore collaboration, which could be a master’s thesis an internship or job opportunity
- Possible outcomes:
- Job interview
- Degree project or thesis collaboration
- Future recruitment discussions
- Next steps depend on both the company and the candidate.
Extra tip!
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Sweden Innovation Days 2023: International academic talent in Sweden – Opportunities for business growth
Switch to Sweden webinar: Lead your career path in Sweden
International Professional Community
This is an initiative that aims to support international talents that are already working in Swedish companies.
The main goal of the community is to learn more about these cases and create their success stories to share with current students.
We also host bimonthly meetings to discuss different topics about living and working in Sweden and invite the community members to network with peers in diverse industries and job roles in Sweden.
Would you like to join? If you are an international talent that is already working in Sweden you can request to join the community on LinkedIn.
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