Job Searching in Sweden vs Other Countries - Surprising Cultural Differences You Should Know About

👋 Welcome to Intertalents in Sweden! I'm Amanda Herzog, a career coach helping international professionals find success in the Swedish job market.
In this video, I have a conversation with Saaya from Emigreat where we share valuable insights on securing a job in Sweden more easily by understanding the cultural differences first and what to expect. We also compare different cultural norms across various countries (mainly Japan and America) to show just how nuanced the job markets can be.
Overview of the video:
00:34 - Intro
02:33 - How the interview process works in Sweden vs other countries (ex: America & Japan)
04:04 - Difference #1: Interviewers lead with a personal connection first
05:33 - Difference #2: Interviewers want to know about your personal life
08:16 - Difference #3: The hiring process is slow compared to other countries
11:58 - Difference #4: Swedish companies operate with a flat organization structure
12:20 - Difference #3: Fika or coffee breaks happen quite often in the workplace
13:09 - How to adapt to Swedish work culture & network your way to a job in Sweden
16:00 - Final thoughts
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Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Emigreat, an innovative software solution that streamlines the process of relocating international employees for companies. A serial expat, she has been through the residence process in 6 different countries and has worked as a relocation consultant in Sweden since 2021.
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