Reaching the Swedish job market
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the heart of the Swedish job market? Join us for our event, for a unique opportunity to learn how to build your professional network, map your skills and abilities, and understand how to integrate into the Swedish workplace.
Date: 10 February 2026
Time: 16:00 - 19:00
Language: English
Organiser: Uppsala International Hub
Location: Uppsala
Why attend?
Uppsala International Hub, Uppsala University, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have partnered up to welcome speakers and organizations that offer support, tips, and guidance to help you navigate your employment journey. Whether you're considering a career change, seeking advancement, or just starting out, gain valuable insights to help you reach the Swedish job market.
The event program will include short presentations and mini workshops on a range of different topics including networking, salary negotiations, Swedish workplace culture, and navigating the job market, to name a few. Moreover, we will also have exhibition stands where you will have the opportunity to mingle with organizations that offer practical support and services.
Who should attend?
- All job seekers interested in exploring opportunities in the Swedish job market
- International professionals looking for employment or a career change
- International students that are soon to enter the job market
- Recent graduates seeking entry-level positions
Don't miss this chance to take the next step in your career journey and explore the vast opportunities awaiting you in the Swedish job market!
For those who pre-register, there will be a limited number of wraps offered on a first come first served basis. Show your confirmation email to a member of staff to collect your wrap!
AGENDA
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16:10-16:15 Welcome to the event Kim Scharafinski, Regional Skills Supply Strategist, Region Uppsala, |
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16:15-16:30 Building Bridges in Tech for Newcomers Ranya Said, Head of Employment Programs Sweden, Connecting Jobs |
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16:30-16:45 Starting a Business Maria Mattsson Mähl, Senior Business Developer, Uppsala Innovation Centre |
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16:45-17:00 How to land a job with a positive impact on the world Ysaline Bourgine, Executive Director, Effective Altruism |
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17:00-17:15 Swedish Job Market Mikael Hjorth, Project Lead, Electrification Hub |
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17:15-17:30 Switch to Sweden Hela Galvis Bonilla, Project Manager, Linköping Science Park |
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17:30-17:45 BREAK
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17:45-18:00 Uppsala International Hub: How can we help you? Charlotte Walker, International Talent Manager, Uppsala International Hub 18:00-18:15 TBC Valtteri Happonen, Employer Branding Specialist, Academic Positions |
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18:15-18:30 TBC Erik Allard, Project Leader, STUNS Life Science |
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18:30-18:45 Unions and Salary Negotiations Charlotte Swenning Leyser, Case Officer, SACO-S |
For inquiries, please contact international@uppsala.se. We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon filled with inspiration, learning, and career support!
*Please note: it is not mandatory to attend a mini-workshop, it is optional in the next stage of registration. If you don't want to attend a workshop, just click "SUMMARY".