In Gothenburg and West Sweden you'll discover attractive job opportunities, excellent working conditions and an exciting environment for doing business
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The guide - working
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Find a job (post-arrival)
Western Sweden is home to global companies such as Volvo, AstraZeneca, SKF and Nudie Jeans, world-class universities and...
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Foreign qualifications in Sweden
Depending on your profession and academic background, you may need to have your qualifications recognised in order to wo...
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Workers' rights and conditions
As a worker in Sweden you can expect strong workers’ rights and attractive employment conditions....
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Start a business
West Sweden is one of the country’s fastest growing regions for new startups. If you have an idea or have noticed a gap ...
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Salaries in Sweden
Like most places, the salaries here vary greatly depending on your profession, qualifications, experience and from compa...
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Taxes - what to expect
Sweden is renowned for its high taxes. But as an individual living here, you get a lot in return, including a generous s...
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Swedish pensions
If you work and pay tax in Sweden then you will earn a Swedish retirement pension. You are entitled to the pension even ...
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Top tips for your professional life
Here we have gathered top insider tips from local experts and internationals to help you when working in Sweden....
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Upcoming events
Your career in the Gothenburg region
Our popular Career programme runs twice a year. Given the current situation, we have modified the Spring session 2020 to take into greater account the...
Open Desk Service- Online Chat & Meetings
Our Open Desk Service, held every Wednesday, is now online. Please contact us online through the Chat window on this page. This measure is due to ...
Join us at our online First Friday FIKA
Are you home from work these days? Are you missing the "in real life" interaction with your friends and colleagues?...
Regional Map
On our regional map you’ll find examples of, and information on, housing areas that may suit your needs. You can also see where the region's universities, and international and bilingual schools and preschools are located.
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Martin Hubrich, from Germany, now lives and works in Gothenburg. Here is the experience of his new life and beat in West Sweden, in his own words.
Companies in Gothenburg are looking for talent from all parts of the world to join the development of self-driving and connected vehicles.
The City of Gothenburg's official film about the city now - and its future.
Ting Chen from Hangzhou, China
Abhilash "Abhi" Ram from Thiruvananthapuram, India