In order to get a job, there are a number of agencies that can help you. The Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) is commissioned by the Parliament and the Government to match jobseekers with employers and to offer extra help to individuals far from the labour market.
Search for a job
Arbetsförmedlingen has an extensive webpage (Available in several different languages) set out to help you find a job. The site lists ads from employers seeking staff and you can even add your own CV, making it easier for employers to find you.
There are many other sites where you can find job listings; Monster, Stepstone, Jobbsafari, Offentliga jobb to name a few. You can also find job vacancies advertised in the local newspapers such as Corren and Extra. There are also several recruitment agencies available in Linköping such as Manpower, Adecco, Skill, Academic Work, Proffice and Poolia. For further information, visit their websites.
As the ads are in Swedish most of the sites are all in Swedish.
If you are a refugee, have a disability or receive economic support you can get in touch with the Job Square (Jobbtorget) in Linköping to receive help in finding a job. For further information, visit Jobbtorget’s website (Information only available in Swedish).
If you are moving to Linköping together with someone who has found work, you may be able to receive help from the network Speja. Visit Speja website for more information.
Qualifications recognition
If you have a foreign education and would like a valuation on what the equivalent in Sweden is you can get an assessment by the National Agency for Higher Education (Högskoleverket). For further information, visit Högskoleverket’s website.
Start a business
If you are thinking of starting a business in Linköping, there are many agencies that can help you. A central place to turn to is NuLink, Business development in Linköping. Nulink can answer many of your questions and give you tips on how to get started.
For further information visit Nulink’s office, situated on Storgatan 58 or visit Nulink’s website.