6 Nov

Room Skara, floor 3, Ulls hus, Uppsala

A career in Sweden: From international student to Swedish professional

events | seminars, workshops |
Two students sitting on stairs. Photo.

In conjunction with Ultuna Careers Day, arranged by Ultuna student union (ULS), there are sessions specifically for international students who are interested to learn more about working in Sweden and getting some practical tips and tricks. A new session every 30 minutes. Attend all, or choose the ones that interest you.

Why should I attend?

Are you curious about how to enter the Swedish job market?

Would you like some practical tips and tricks for job hunting in Sweden?

Would you like to get some inspiration from an alumnus who has made a similar journey as an SLU student and is now working in Sweden?

Do you have other questions related to working in Sweden that you like answers to?

If yes to any of the above - Mark your calendar to attend on 6 November!

 

Programme

13.00 Cultural awareness: a key to integrating into the Swedish workplace

Valérie Navert, Uppsala International Hub and Grow Internationals

Discover how understanding and navigating cultural differences can help you build stronger relationships, foster collaboration, and thrive in Sweden's unique work environment. Whether you're new to the country or looking to enhance your career, this session offers useful insights for a successful transition.

13.30 Inspirational session

Ahmed Imteaz, SLU alumnus, Sustainable Food Systems
Production team member, SSP

Be inspired by Ahmeds story. From Bangladesh to his current position at Arlanda in Sweden. Listen to his tips about how to get an internship, a job and how its like to work in Sweden. After degrees in Food science and Technology from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Bangladesh, Ahmed came to Sweden in 2019 to study the Sustainable Food Systems program at SLU. During his studies Ahmed had in internship at Swegreen, a Swedish start-up in vertical farming. Ahmed has work experience in the food technology sector from both Bangladesh and Sweden.

14.00 Navigating the Job Market for Scientists: Tips for International Students in Sweden

Frida Eneheim, Naturvetarna

Are you an international student studying natural sciences in Sweden? Curious about how to enter the job market and build your career here? Join us for an insightful lecture on the Swedish labor market model, where we’ll share tips on how you can successfully find a job, navigate the job search process, and make the most of your opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to get valuable advice and learn more about working in Sweden as a scientist!

14.30 Information about Minor Fields Study (MFS) opportunities

This session takes place in the computer lab in Ulls hus, level 1.

SLU students will during the spring semester 2025, have the opportunity to do field work and collect data for thesis work in a low- or middle-income country. The scholarships are funded by SLU through Erasmus+, (European Commission) or Minor Field Studies (Sida). Deadline for MFS applications is 29 November 2024.

More information

15.00 Navigating Careers: Insights from Staffing and Recruitment, Cross-Cultural Experiences, and Swedish Job Market Success

Gerd James, Lernia

Gain different perspectives on navigating careers in Sweden! Our speaker will share her experience working as a Project Manager in staffing and recruiting, her spouse’s journey as a British academic entering the Swedish job market, and offer you practical advice to successfully enter today’s workforce.

This is an online session. It will also be available to attend via Zoom in room Skara. Zoom registraton link

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