Tips for finding your career in Sweden
Your study time is the best opportunity to prepare for working life in Sweden. By building networks, gaining experience, and learning how the Swedish job market works, you increase your opportunities after graduation.
On this page our study and career counsellors share some of their tips about how to get your career in Sweden started. Why not start by watching a short film where Aysha offers advice on how to find a career in Sweden?
Build your network
Many jobs in Sweden are filled through networking rather than public job advertisements. Building a professional network is therefore one of the most effective ways to start your career.
Be proactive and step outside your comfort zone — talk to guest speakers, connect with classmates and alumni, and attend career fairs, employer events and student activities at Stockholm University.
Connect with alumni
Learn from former students and their career paths. Contact your department’s study and career counsellors to find alumni contacts, and join Stockholm University’s alumni network once you have completed a course.
Join our alumni network
Build your professional profile online
Create a professional LinkedIn profile where you highlight your skills, experiences, and career interests. Follow companies, join discussions, and connect with professionals, alumni, and fellow students.
Create a profile on MyCareer, Stockholm University’s career portal. Here you can find jobs and internships in Sweden and abroad, connect with employers, access career events, and career tips.
Create your profile today to boost your chances of finding your next career step
Be active and gain experience during your studies
Make the most of your time as a student by building skills, gaining real-world experience, and connecting with future employers.
Do an internship
Internships provide valuable work experience, strengthen your CV, and help you understand Swedish workplace culture while expanding your professional network.
Use your thesis to connect with employers
Collaborating with a company, public authority, or organization during your master’s thesis helps you build professional contacts and work on real-life challenges.
Build your professional network while doing your master thesis project
Join our career webinars
The Find your career in Sweden webinar gives you the inside track on what employers expect and goes through best practices on how to position yourself for employment.
Find your career in Sweden - a webinar series for international students
Stockholm Student Academy
The program is designed for international students who wish to deepen their understanding of Sweden and enhance their prospects of building a successful career here after graduation. During six evening sessions students will get an introduction to Swedish society, culture, and professional life.
The programme is given by Stockholms Akademiska Forum in collaboration with universities in Stockholm. The next start of the programme is in autumn 2026.
Last updated: 2026-05-08
Source: Student Services