tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post2679113400174183110..comments2023-11-10T23:55:11.147-06:00Comments on A Swedish American in Sweden: Moving to Sweden – Finding a JobHairy Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-67092615666055062822010-06-15T18:00:33.415-05:002010-06-15T18:00:33.415-05:00oooh a tough one, now you can actually choose your...oooh a tough one, now you can actually choose your own doctor actually. Ill be honest though, in the three years Ive been here I havent felt the need at all to go to the doctor so probably cant be of much use.<br /><br />but youre right about the IT stuff, they tend to be very heavy on the ex-pats in the office at most IT companies.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-64316535632367268412010-06-15T08:14:47.513-05:002010-06-15T08:14:47.513-05:00@ Kampfaren Working in IT willsave you from anyth...@ Kampfaren Working in IT willsave you from anything. In the next few months there will be a serious shortage of IT people in Sweden and that will save you even from learning Swedish at the beginning <br />If you want I can give you more tips on how to find an IT job in Sweden..Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120215240737798361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-79785643885651350292010-06-15T08:11:22.236-05:002010-06-15T08:11:22.236-05:00...and what about finding a doctor?? It seems like......and what about finding a doctor?? It seems like no one knows! can this be a new blog entry for Hairy Sweden...tà tà :o)Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15120215240737798361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-16621195034435229152010-04-21T14:45:07.556-05:002010-04-21T14:45:07.556-05:00I think Sweden, just like most places right now, i...I think Sweden, just like most places right now, is struggling when it comes to jobs. Its getting better, and there seems to be positive news on a regular basis now, but it is still a couple of ways from where it once was. unemployment is still up and there are a lot of people competing for the same jobs. survival jobs are definitely not out of the question, especially if you don't speak Swedish.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-69278718335348716022010-04-21T05:26:32.999-05:002010-04-21T05:26:32.999-05:00Hello,
We're an EU couple interested in movin...Hello,<br /><br />We're an EU couple interested in moving to Sweden within one month's time. But while your posts are honest and informative, I can't help myself feeling that something is lacking. Let me put it this way: what is the general feeling in the job market right now? While immigrants usually have it rough, I am fooling myself that having a couple of diplomas and working in IT would save me the trouble of geting a survival job. What do you think?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />K.kampfarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170142047699133641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-53513944022042612442010-04-10T03:59:46.094-05:002010-04-10T03:59:46.094-05:00@angela - it is a horribly frustrating process, th...@angela - it is a horribly frustrating process, the recession doesnt help even though sweden hasnt been hit as bad as other countries by the economic mess.<br /><br />@Jeff - I had the most success just sending in cvs and cover letters and then following up. I would suggest shoot off an application then follow up by walking in.<br /><br />@anonymous - I have never heard a single good thing about that place except from the person who offered me a job there. which I turned down. my refusal of the job was answered with an incredibly snide remark which only reinforced my decision.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-87343797709751506402010-04-02T18:00:45.851-05:002010-04-02T18:00:45.851-05:00Can anyone tell me how exactly it's like worki...Can anyone tell me how exactly it's like working in Marcus Evans? Is it really that horrible and bad working in there ? I heard the stockholm office is actually better than the others. How long is the probation period and do they really fire people after 2 weeks ? I have applied for the sales job in ME, it's difficult to find a good job in Sweden for foreigners like me ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-75165156074971123062010-03-31T02:03:15.429-05:002010-03-31T02:03:15.429-05:00Hey all,
I'm a 26 yr old dutch guy that didn&...Hey all,<br /><br />I'm a 26 yr old dutch guy that didn't move to sweden yet, but am stuck here cause I don't want to leave my girlfriend for another 2 months. So I've decided to stay here for the next 3 months (the time i can stay in sweden for being a EU citizen) and search for a job and trying to learn the language in the meantime. The thing I was wondering about: They have this bakery/factory nearby on Gotland, and what would be the best way to send an open job application, mail them or just walk up to their doorstep? I don't know anything of the language to be honest, so I have to run with my english at first.<br /><br />/JeffJeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-14058520302183203292010-03-31T00:06:07.935-05:002010-03-31T00:06:07.935-05:00Hairy,
Great suggestions and love the honesty. I w...Hairy,<br />Great suggestions and love the honesty. I would have to say my past experience as an American seeking a part time job in Sweden, was comparable to single-handedly constructing the Dubai Tower (the largest man-made tower ever constructed).<br />Thank you for the great blogs!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524703959304253175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-19841339976620771722010-03-15T16:10:22.439-05:002010-03-15T16:10:22.439-05:00definitely doable. not easy but doable. check out ...definitely doable. not easy but doable. check out the links here for possible job options.<br /><br />it takes a while and youll probably be ignroed a lot but go into the process knowing that and youll be a lot better off.<br /><br />int erms of living expenses, that completely depends on where in sweden you live, but it is possible.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-48358648998647333652010-03-08T21:33:02.356-06:002010-03-08T21:33:02.356-06:00I really like Sweden and would love to move their ...I really like Sweden and would love to move their after university (business Enterprise) in England (in 2 years time).<br />Ive worked in management at two small companies and had numerous admin positions.<br /><br />I don't have specific skill, so would it be realistic to get a job in Sweden, if only in a shop or something ? Can you live on lowly jobs pay ? <br /><br />Hope you can help me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-76341428412521673992010-02-03T14:00:37.446-06:002010-02-03T14:00:37.446-06:00good call, heard of it but never actually used it....good call, heard of it but never actually used it.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-79989654643388196972010-02-02T21:20:56.796-06:002010-02-02T21:20:56.796-06:00www.jobbsafari.sewww.jobbsafari.seAmirnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-88194053491725257932010-01-25T16:02:20.002-06:002010-01-25T16:02:20.002-06:00some people just dont like the big city life. hel...some people just dont like the big city life. hell, I live here and Im not sure I like the big city life, but Ive still enjoyed the city.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-90365390168269178612010-01-22T08:40:24.186-06:002010-01-22T08:40:24.186-06:00A whole lot of people when moving from one swedish...A whole lot of people when moving from one swedish place to another are moving to Stockholm. Obviously leaving behind some bitter bitter people.<br /><br />I don't get the need to hate on Stockholm, if life is so great in rural Sweden, why not just be happy about that?<br /><br />Me, I wouldn't live anywhere else in Sweden. No way.$THLMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-58431692037374414412010-01-16T02:10:19.464-06:002010-01-16T02:10:19.464-06:00well... maybe. but I did manage to get myself a go...well... maybe. but I did manage to get myself a good job. and who are we kidding, most people when moving to Swede are going to go for Stockholm with the hopes of the big city and more jobs.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-12832216921287294032010-01-15T12:33:55.620-06:002010-01-15T12:33:55.620-06:00Synd att du satte dig själv i fjollträsk.Synd att du satte dig själv i fjollträsk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-32342280630891642652010-01-11T13:14:35.812-06:002010-01-11T13:14:35.812-06:00I was close to doing the same. Good luck with the...I was close to doing the same. Good luck with the search!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-91474352134047817142010-01-09T04:30:29.251-06:002010-01-09T04:30:29.251-06:00I am an American expat in Stockholm. Haha, unfortu...I am an American expat in Stockholm. Haha, unfortunately I accepted the job with Marcus Evans (SMG - the corporate sports hospitality division) as it was the first (and only so far) job offer I received, and have regretted it ever since...I thought to myself at first, at least it's a job...but I definitely feel slimy and need a shower before and after work. I can't wait to find something else.AmerExpatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-35156641673297613702009-10-23T12:45:50.465-05:002009-10-23T12:45:50.465-05:00good luck!good luck!Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-17795275968728354312009-10-22T19:21:55.265-05:002009-10-22T19:21:55.265-05:00I have been living in Italy for 5 years and now i...I have been living in Italy for 5 years and now its time to change.Next Destination is Stockholm.<br />Im like u Hairy Swede ,when is time to search i send loads and loads of CV s.And after that the call to the human resource office to know if they have received an archivied in the right place not in the bin,most of the italian secretarys do like this.<br />See u in Stockholm mate.<br />Tack for the information<br />RoyRoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-73405025243410662892009-10-06T00:55:03.646-05:002009-10-06T00:55:03.646-05:00try these sites:
http://www.monster.se/ – They hav...try these sites:<br />http://www.monster.se/ – They have a Swedish division.<br />http://www.manpower.se/ – One of Sweden’s larger employment websites with about 9000 jobs available as I write this.<br />http://www.thelocal.se/ – Just a glorious site for so many different reasons. But check out the jobs section for a wonderful listing of English speaking jobs.<br />http://www.workey.se/ – A job aggregator that pulls job vacancies from all over the Swedish internet.<br />http://www.academicwork.se/ – A site that focuses more on work for students. Often times a lot of part-time or contract work.<br />http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se/ – The Swedish employment agency. They list a lot of jobs. Everything from full-time positions to au pair positions.<br /><br /><br />they are probably your best bet.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-60380561775268982252009-09-24T16:44:17.615-05:002009-09-24T16:44:17.615-05:00Hi , I am hardeepsingh from india. I wish to apply...Hi , I am hardeepsingh from india. I wish to apply for a job in sweden can any one help me with a job site pls<br /><br />hardeep4748@yahoo.co.inhardeepsinghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823463561535331388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-17231070351276195202009-09-22T00:59:17.097-05:002009-09-22T00:59:17.097-05:00this is good advice. despite being kind of spammis...this is good advice. despite being kind of spammish.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1837418360328434663.post-43008604652846666452009-09-14T16:13:13.341-05:002009-09-14T16:13:13.341-05:00no you can start applying for jobs whenever you wa...no you can start applying for jobs whenever you want. but it eases the mind of your potential employer if you already have a permit.Hairy Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041694218084956969noreply@blogger.com