Job Resources
In Sweden employers are shifting from newspaper advertising to using the Internet.
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Business and Networking
Two major trade union organizations in Sweden, the LO and the TCO, represent 82 percent of all workers.
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Employment Trends
Sweden's economy has consistently outpaced the economies of its European neighbors.
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Financial Considerations
Sweden has one of the highest standard and cost of living in the European Union.
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Information Technology
Sweden's Information Technology sector generates sales of more than 11 billion USD.
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Resume/CVs
A resume/CV for a Swedish company may be written in English since many large and/or international companies use English internally.
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Engineering
Employment opportunities in engineering continue to be negatively affected by globalization and the ongoing restructuring of manufacturing and industrial companies.
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Interviewing Advice
Dress for an interview is very formal and conservative. Men to wear dark suits and ties; women generally wear suits or dresses.
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Accounting and Finance
Employment in the accounting and finance field is growing as Stockholm assumes greater importance as a regional financial center.
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Work Permits/Visas
Sweden issues Schengen visas which are valid in 15 countries.
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Sales & Marketing
Despite a recent downturn, the need for consultants and qualified managers is expected to increase.
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Cultural Advice
Staying late at the office is not necessarily a good sign; it may be interpreted as indicating that the individual is incapable of organizing him or herself well.
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General Business - Small Business / Entrepreneurship / Start-Ups
There has recently been a lot of focus on and support for small business creation and start-ups in Sweden.
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