Whether you still need to find a job in Stockholm, already found one or plan on switching jobs sometime, it's essential to develop an excellent professional network in Stockholm. There are a few ways to help you do this: you can join groups and associations, attend networking events, and start learning Swedish.
Groups and associations in Stockholm
Joining a group or association with a specific professional aim or field of interest is a great idea. You will be able to meet other professionals and have the opportunity to learn more about how things are done locally. Translating your skills to a new culture and language is a challenge; learning from others in the field will help you adjust while also growing your professional network.
Stockholm has several groups and associations; an online search will help you find the correct group for your career and interests. Joining a social group with members who have common professional interests is another way to grow your network in a less formal setting.
Here are a few groups in some common areas of interest:
- IT Professionals Afterwork Meetup group
- Let's Do Business Stockholm
- Stockholm Entrepreneurs
- Fryday networking group for professionals
- Stockholm Investing in Women Meetup group
For expats flocking to Stockholm to join the vibrant start-up and tech community, here are some specific groups focused on professional development and opportunities within the field:
Networking events in Stockholm
Attending events can also help expand your network of professional contacts. Although some events like conferences have an entrance fee, Stockholm is host to many free networking events attended by both locals and internationals. The PhD Career Link Meetup group organises monthly workshops for students to meet prospective employers and get tips about landing a job in Stockholm.
Workshops and courses in Stockholm
Refining your skills and getting some local work experience might help you find more contacts for your professional network. It will also go a long way in your search to find a job in Stockholm since employers tend to prefer candidates who understand the local labour market and working conditions.
Stockholm Courses and Workshops is a group that organises and advertises both free and paid workshops and courses in Stockholm. Do a search on Eventful to find more relevant workshops and events in your area.
Learning Swedish
Although most people in Sweden have a good understanding of English, learning to speak Swedish will earn the respect of your colleagues and local friends. It will also help you connect on a better level and might even help you find a job.
Attending language courses will build your confidence in speaking Swedish and can be a valuable asset on your CV. There are even networking groups to learn Swedish alongside other expat professionals. Here are some groups to help you learn Swedish:
- Swedish for Professionals
- Learn Swedish
- Learn Swedish ' Say It In Swedish
- SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) ' National free language course for immigrants
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