Work in Europe / Sweden - Jobs, Talent Visa and EU Blue Card - OAK

As part of the new law, the Swedish government has introduced a new talent visa program for professionals who want to work in Sweden.

This is a 9 month visa, that allowes you to move to Sweden without a job offer. You can use the time to apply for jobs and meet with employers in person.

This is a 1+ year visa, that allowes you to move to Sweden for a job. You can apply for this visa once you have a job offer.

A standard work permit is processed within 10 days if the application is submitted by a company that is certified with the Migration Agency.

The EU Blue Card is Europe’s answer to the US Green Card.The EU Blue Card is a work- and residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals. The European Blue Card was created to make it easier for for highly skilled workers to obtain the right to work in the EU. It provides comprehensive socio-economic rights and a path towards permanent residence and EU citizenship.

If you plan on working in other EU countries within the next 4 years, the Blue Card application might be best. Many EU countries have Blue Card permits it can in some cases be easier to move if you have one. Some EU countries will also count the time you have held a Blue Card in Sweden when reviewing an application for permanent residence.

An EU blue card application is generally processed within 2-3 weeks, but the Migration Agency has up to 90 days to process it. This means that if the case officer is busy, it will take longer to process than a standard permit.

All meetings are individual, ie. 1-on-1 format, online with a recruiter in our Stockholm office

All meetings are private. The meeting link will be included in the workshop confirmation email.

These workshops have been created in partnership with recruiters, job agencies and Swedish companies. The contents are designed especially for international job seekers to enter the Swedish job market.

• Verifying qualifications and certifications review
• CV review, writing and formatting it for Swedish employers and application systems
• Cover letter review and writing. A cover letter is important when applying in Sweden, it gives context to your CV
• Job title matching, selecting job titles and variations that match your skill profile
• Salary and benefits calculation based on your experience and job title. It is important to know your estimated salary before you do attend an interview
• Company search and matching. Identifying corporates, startups, consulting firms, NGO’s and other organisations that match your profile
• Job search and matching. Searching internal database, contact networks and agency data bases to find the perfect match
• Employer contacts and introductions
• Employer referrals. Most jobs in Sweden are filled through referrals through a network of trusted contacts. We support your application with by providing referrals for you to employers after we have verified your CV and experience.
• Applying for jobs and forwarding your CV to contacts
• Scheduling interviews with company HR and agency recruiters

Questions?

For questions on finding a job, interview practice or work permits email: [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus - Oakland - Oakland City Center, 505 14th Street, Oakland, United States