Finding a job in Sweden

Writing a CV

In Sweden, you often apply for a job by sending in a cover letter and your CV. The two documents belong together. Your CV details what you have accomplished and where and the cover letter tells how you want to use that experience in the future. Since you...

Writing a cover letter

Your cover letter and your CV are your tickets to a job interview. A recruiter will notice your effort, which makes for a good first impression. While a CV reflects what you have done, your cover letter should focus on how you plan to use your...

The interview

If the cover letter and CV are your tickets to the job interview, then the job interview is your first opportunity to promote yourself, show confidence, believe in yourself and be comfortable in an extraordinary situation. You can do things before the...

Find vacancies

Below are some reputable websites that list vacancies. Many companies and organisations use social media when recruiting, so remember to follow those that you are interested in on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Mentor Match

Finding your way after university can be a challenge. No matter if you’re looking for the right job, setting up your own business or considering opportunities for further education.

Career paths at Örebro University

Are you considering a career in academia? Read more about the research support that Örebro University offers its researchers, possible career paths at ORU, and meet three of our staff who talk about how their academic journey led them to Örebro.

A Beginner's Guide to Swedish Academia

The Young Academy of Sweden has developed a guide to the Swedish research system, about what applies to qualifications, what the networks look like, but also about practical issues.

EURAXESS - Career Development

One of the most important questions for EURAXESS is the matter of career opportunities for researchers. The EURAXESS portal is filled with information and tools that can help you as a researcher to determine your future career path.

The Junior Faculty at Örebro University

The Junior Faculty (JF) is a platform through which young researchers organise activities to promote research and education. If you are interested in pursuing an academic career, we recommend reading more about our Junior Faculty.