Career stories
Swedish working life,
without the mystery.
Practical guides and candid stories for international professionals.
Moving to Sweden
SalaryWork cultureApplicationsCitiesLanguage
Your practical guide to Swedish work permits
What employers handle, what you prepare, and how the process typically unfolds.
8 min readSalaryHow to read a Swedish salary offer
Gross salary, pension, holiday pay and the benefits that complete your package.
6 min readWork cultureFika, flat hierarchies and finding your voice
A candid introduction to decisions, trust and collaboration at Swedish companies.
5 min readApplicationsA Swedish CV without the guesswork
What hiring teams expect, what to leave out, and how to make experience travel well.
7 min readCitiesStockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö?
Compare industries, pace, transport and cost of living across Sweden’s largest job markets.
9 min readLanguageCan you build a career in Sweden without Swedish?
Where English is enough, when Swedish becomes valuable, and how to learn on your terms.
6 min read