How to Get a Job in Sweden (from Nigeria)

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Sweden is a country located in Europe. It is situated on the

Scandinavian Peninsula in upper northern Europe. The official language

spoken in Sweden is Swedish. Sweden is also an industrialised country

and regarded as one of the most important Scandinavian countries. With

a relatively good living conditions where everything works. It is

therefore not surprising that people seek to relocate to Sweden, in

search of a better life. This article is about how to get a job in

Sweden as a Nigerian.









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There are some hurdles you will face as a non-Sweden seeking for

employment in Nigeria. Sweden is not a large country in terms of its

population (of about 10 million people). Hence, the overall job market

is not massive. If you are determined, however, jobs can be found and

the payoff is great. Below are the different ways to get a job in

Sweden from Nigeria.



How to Get a Job in Sweden (from Nigeria)











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Check that your job industry exists or is needed in Sweden



The Sweden economy is not supported by all types of industries. Sweden

has no commercial oil or gas production, but there are still are a few

oil and gas industries in the country. Sweden is a hub for tech

start-ups, with new businesses opening every day and high demand for

the creative and tech-savvy. In fact, being an IT expert coming from

an English-speaking country may be an added advantage in getting a job

in Sweden. Sweden is also a great place for professionals working in

finance and fashion. Ensure you do extensive research so you can be

sure of those fields that Sweden is looking for, that is currently

experiencing a shortage of manpower or where the market sells.



Seek for help online



Seek for help online from organisations that specialise in recruiting

professionals such as:

Mechanics







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Electric/Electronic technicians



Information technologists



Software development engineers and technicians



Computer science experts







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Nursing/medical practitioners



Plumbing technicians



Construction technicians



Building engineers.



The Swedish economy is currently booming and many companies and

organisations in technical, medical and other professional fields are

in need of qualified professionals in key areas. However, it helps if

you directly seek the help of professionals online.



Get advice from the Swedish counselling official at their embassy



If it is possible for you to do so, this will go a long way in helping

you get a job.







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Try searching online



Your best bet when searching for a job is online. Here you will find a

variety of job listings. When checking a website, make sure it is

authorized and approved. Many of these websites are included in the

list of job search sites provided for by the Swedish government. Below

is a list of websites where you can expect to get a 0.5 to 1.0%

response rate (that is people will respond back to you when you send

your application/CV. Ensure you apply for job opportunities, you never

know what you will come up with or what connections you can make from

a simple e-mail or application.

Arbetsformedlingen: The Swedish Public Employment Service.

Swedish Yellow Pages: This is a search engine for Swedish companies.

Career Jet: Here, you will find job search options for Sweden.

Indeed: The Swedish version of the popular U.S. job search site Indeed.com.

Learn 4 Good: Here, you will find many teaching opportunities and also

jobs in other sectors as well.

EURES: A very useful site for searching for job opportunities in Europe.



For other English-language jobs, check out the following websites:The Local

Neuvoo: Here, make sure to filter for English-only



When applying for any job, be sure the opportunity has been advertised

on the European Job Mobility Portal EURES for a minimum of 10 days



Teaching English



Teaching English is an option in Sweden. Check out these sites below

for English teaching job opportunities in Sweden.

ESL Employment: Here, you will find so many English teaching job

options to choose from.

Total ESL: On this website, you will find a wealth of job postings for

teaching jobs abroad.

ESL Cafe: Here, you will find the best job openings from around the world.

Tesall: Big teaching jobs are found here



Finance jobs



If you are a professional in the finance industry, check out:

eFinancialCareers: My great search engine for finance jobs on the internet.



Build your network



One of the most important things you can do when looking for a job, is

building a strong professional network. Ensure you attend and take

part in as many professional events as you have time for. This will

help you meet people who can render advice or help make your journey

easier and faster.



Linkedin: The largest professional social network is a good resource

for building contacts in the field and location of your interest. Plug

yourself into Linkedin.



How to apply for a work visa



After getting your job, it is important you apply for a work visa.

Below are the documentations you will need:

The company or organisation you will be working for in Sweden must

send an official offer of employment. This process will convince the

Swedish Migration Board that you indeed have been employed by a

company and have complied to the rules. Attach the completed form to

your visa application.



Get an application for work visa from the Sweden embassy in Nigeria

A valid international passport. The validity of your passport

determines the duration of your work permit.



The original offer of employment from a company in Sweden.

Photocopies of the data page (your information) on your passport

including previous visas (if you have any).

The original statement of trade union from Sweden obtained by your employer.

Payment of the visa application processing fee determined by the embassy.

Two recent passport photographs with white background.

These documents must be submitted by you personally at the Swedish

embassy in Nigeria



The Sweden embassy will then forward your application to the Swedish

Migration Agency for consideration. Although obtaining a Sweden work

visa in Nigeria is increasingly difficult, However, if you have the

skill or you’re an expert in a professional field, it becomes

easier.

















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