While deciding to live in Stockholm is an easy choice, the practice of finding a job can be more difficult. There are some hurdles you'll face as a non-Swede, and the overall job market isn't massive. For those with determination, however, jobs can be found and the payoff is sweet.Apr 17, 2017
How can a foreigner get a job in Sweden?
- Speak the Swedish language. ...
- Check that your industry exists in Stockholm. ...
- Start looking the old school way. ...
- Try searching online. ...
- Consider working with a recruiter. ...
- Build your network. ...
- Apply (and wait) for your visa. ...
- Get moving.
Which jobs are in demand in Sweden?
- architects.
- civil engineers.
- construction workers.
- dentists.
- firefighters.
- interpreters.
- lawyers.
- medical secretaries.
What is the most common job in Sweden?
The most common occupation in Sweden was “assistant nurses, home care and homes for the elderly”. Women accounted for 91 percent and men accounted for 9 percent of people with this occupation.
Which jobs are in demand in Sweden 2021?
- E-Commerce. Of the 10 million people in Sweden, over 80% (8.1 million) regularly shop online. ...
- Retail. ...
- Specialised Medical Professionals. ...
- Healthcare Supporting Staff. ...
- Manufacturing. ...
- Business Development and Sales. ...
- Education. ...
- Technology.
What jobs pay well in Sweden?
- Lawyer.
- Bank manager. ...
- Chief executive officer. ...
- Chief financial officer. ...
- Orthodontist. ...
- College professor. Average monthly salary: 80,600 SEK (£6,960/ $9,500) ...
- Pilot. Average monthly salary: 67,100 SEK (£5,800/ $8,000) ...
- Marketing director. Average monthly salary: 60,400 SEK (£5,200/ $7,100) ...
What are the 3 most in demand jobs right now?
- Home health aide. National average salary: $30,696 per hour. ...
- Physical therapy aide. National average salary: $35,674 per year. ...
- Nursing assistant. National average salary: $36,393 per year. ...
- Construction worker. ...
- Truck driver. ...
- Web developer. ...
- Operations research analyst. ...
- Financial advisor.
Can you get a job in Sweden without speaking Swedish?
Originally Answered: Can you work in Sweden without speaking Swedish? Can, yes. Very few jobs have Swedish as a legal requirement; employment in general does not. But you're going to find it hard to actually land a job unless you speak Swedish, or at the very least have good English and a degree in something.
Is it easy to get a job in Sweden as a foreigner?
Applying for a visa to work in Sweden is fairly easy. Once you have a job offer in hand, you can visit your local consulate to fill out your application. That being said, it's much easier (and faster) to submit your application online through the Swedish Migration Board.Apr 17, 2017
Do you need to speak Swedish in Sweden?
But while it might be easy to 'get by' in English, the perks of learning the local language far outweigh the challenges, says Stockholm University's Vendela Blomström. “You can get by without speaking Swedish because most Swedish people speak English,” says Blomström, who teaches Swedish to international students.Sep 25, 2019