Dual Career and Spouse Support
One of the challenges when moving to a new country as an accompanying spouse, is finding an occupation for yourself and getting to know people and social networks. We have put together some information below, that we hope will be useful. If you need assistance and more information, please contact your nearest EURAXESS Centre.
Moving to Sweden
Moving to Sweden
Prepare yourself for a smooth landing in Sweden. The site Sweden.se contains broad and useful information on various subjects. Sweden.se is publicly funded and produced, developed, maintained and operated by the Swedish Institute (SI). SI is a public agency that builds interest and trust in Sweden around the world.
We have highlighted some information which you will find to the right. There are links to various pages and films with useful information.
Useful links about life in Sweden, people and the Swedish language.
- Key facts, Swedish government, energy use, sustainable business etc. sweden.se
- Link to the page about language courses. Swedish language courses
Information and videos about working in Sweden Sweden.se
- General information about the Swedish Tax System
sweden.se/life/society/taxes-in-sweden - There is also information here on the Swedish EURAXESS portal about taxes. Read more about taxes
Information from the Social Insurance Agency Försäkringskassan
- Moving to Sweden information page
If you move to Sweden from abroad and plan to live here for one year or more, you will usually be required to be listed in the Swedish Population Register. Read more about this at Skatteverket. Skatteverket.se - Videos for those who are new in Sweden
New in Sweden – films | Skatteverket
Join a webinar on relevant topics, see below
A series of webinars has been put together by the Swedish EURAXESS network. Thanks to cooperation within the network, a EURAXESS Centre will share a virtual activity aimed for spouses. Of course, researchers are welcome to join the webinars as well.
Workshop in Intercultural Communication
EURAXESS Sweden and Linneaus University invites international researchers and their spouses across Sweden to take part in a Intercultural Communication.workshop.
This workshop – which consists of two online meetings - is intended to help you gain insights about the dynamics of intercultural encounters, strengthen your cultural intelligence, and provide tools for working in multicultural and intercultural environments.
The format and content of the online meetings is designed to combine theory and practice, using authentic case examples and offering opportunity for exchange of own experiences and ideas.
The two occasions are:
28/2 10-11.30
12/3 10-11.30
If you wish to participate, please sign up latest 20 February. The maximum number of participants is 24 and we will notify you if you have received a spot. The zoom-link will be sent to participants one week before each meeting.
Webinars with EURES: Understanding the Swedish labour market
Do you consider pursuing a career in Sweden and wish to gain insights on the Swedish labour market? If yes, join us for this webinar as you will get an overview of:
- The main sectors, which ones have shortages or surpluses, the role of employers’ organisations and trade unions, labour law;
- The working conditions, including contracts, salary, working hours, social codes at work;
- What you should take into account when looking for work, how to find employers and vacancies, how to approach employers, which application documents you must have;
- The unemployment insurance
When:
15 May 2024 @ 2-3 pm - For Third country nationals (non-EU/EEA) register here
16 May 2024 @ 2-3 pm - For EU/EEA nationals register here
Where: Teams. You will receive a link a few days before the webinare. Register above under the respective date.
Lecturers: Annika Sund and Gloria Cunha Byström, EURES-advisers at Arbetsförmedlingen, the Swedish Public Employment Service.
The webinar is arranged by the University of Umeå in cooperation with EURES. University of Umeå is one of many EURAXESS Centers in Sweden.
More informaiton about the content will follow.
Date and time:This webinar is planned for spring 2023.
It will be arranged by Uneå University.
Watch a video about Gender equality in Sweden and at Örebro University
Organized by Örebro University
At this digital seminar we will take a deep dive into what recruiters sees and are looking for, how to show up in searches, LinkedIn algorithms and common mistakes.
Date and time:Any future webinars will be published here.
LinkedIn is the world’s biggest social media platform for jobs, networking and work-related collaborations. If you are looking for a job in Sweden a good LinkedIn profile is a great step in the process of finding one.
The webinar is organized by Karlstad University.
Cancelled - Webinari on the challenges in waste management - 3 October at 3 pm
Using our waste as a starting point, this webinar explores the thought patterns that either help or hinder the development towards a sustainable society.
Today's challenges in waste management require a holistic perspective, where the focus is not just on technology and treatment, but also on behavior change and preventive actions.
Lecturer: Minna Borgkvist, Environmental educator at Sysav recycling center in Malmö. She holds ledctures on the topics of waste, consumption and sustainable development.
When: 3 October 2023 at 3 pm
Where: Zoom or Teams
Registration:Link to registration
The webinar is arranged in cooperation between Malmö University and Sysav.
Pensions in Sweden 24 November 12 - 1:30 pm
Information on Pensions in Sweden for international PhD students, researchers and staff.
Lecturer: Friedrich Heger, labor law specialist for trade unions, currently for the Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers (Sveriges ingenjörer).
Where: Zoom
- The Swedish pensions system (National, Occupational and Private)
- Insurances as part of the pensions system
- Five top tips for pensions
- Rules for retirement
- Q&A session
Sign up here
The webinar is arranged by Welcome Services at the University of Gothenburg and ISMO at the Chalmers University of Technology.
For questions contact welcomeservices@gu.se
Webinars hosted by government agencies
Webinars in English about taxes and pensions are arranged by the government agencies.
The Swedish Tax Agency offers a series of online seminars designed for you who are planning to move to Sweden to study or work at a Swedish university. They will provide you with information about what you need to think of when moving to and living in Sweden. You also have the possibility to ask your questions in the chat.
The seminars are webcasted live and free of charge.
See the dates, read more information and sign up by the following link. Note, on the page tick the box Seminars in English skatteverket.se/infotraffar
The Swedish pensions system consists of National, Occupational and Private pensions.
- Information in other languages about pensions in Sweden, see pensionsmyndigheten.se/other-languages
- Information from The National Government Employee Pensions Board (SPV)
see spv.se/en/about-your-pensions
watch a webinar in English, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbu__MjiDqA
More useful information
Below you will find links to useful websites.
Links to more useful information
- The Swedish employment agency
- Information for academics (from SACO, the Swedish Confederation of Professional…
- The Swedish Association of University Teachers and Researchers
- A guide to the Swedish labour market (by sweden.se)
- Useful information in the section "Information & assistance" on this portal
- Tips and tricks for working in Sweden