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Sweden
Job Resources
In Sweden employers are shifting from newspaper advertising to using the Internet.
Business and Networking
Two major trade union organizations in Sweden, the LO and the TCO, represent 82 percent of all workers.
Employment Trends
Sweden's economy has consistently outpaced the economies of its European neighbors.
Financial Considerations
Sweden has one of the highest standard and cost of living in the European Union.
Information Technology
Sweden's Information Technology sector generates sales of more than 11 billion USD.
Resume/CVs
A resume/CV for a Swedish company may be written in English since many large and/or international companies use English internally.
Engineering
Employment opportunities in engineering continue to be negatively affected by globalization and the ongoing restructuring of manufacturing and industrial companies.
Interviewing Advice
Dress for an interview is very formal and conservative. Men to wear dark suits and ties; women generally wear suits or dresses.
Accounting and Finance
Employment in the accounting and finance field is growing as Stockholm assumes greater importance as a regional financial center.
Work Permits/Visas
Sweden issues Schengen visas which are valid in 15 countries.
Sales & Marketing
Despite a recent downturn, the need for consultants and qualified managers is expected to increase.
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.
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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