Do you need career coaching?
Coaching that makes difference
Need a helping hand to understand how the Swedish labour market works?
Our programme is open to:
– Asylum seekers from all countries
– Ukrainians staying in Sweden under the mass flight directive with a coordination number (samordningsnummer).
This programme is funded by the county administrative board of Stockholm (Länsstyrelsen Stockholm).
Why participate?
This programme was created by people who have been newcomers themselves. We understand the challenges — and what helps you succeed.
You will get support to:
– Understand how recruitment works in Sweden
– Build a clear job search plan (step-by-step)
– Improve your CV and application strategy
– Learn how to communicate professionally with employers
– Prepare for interviews and follow-ups
– Understand job offers, workplace expectations, and your rights and responsibilities as an employee
– Choose realistic pathways that match your skills, background, and goals
Candidate journey
More information about coaching sessions
Group workshops
1. Career guidance
Analysis of participant’s current situation, aligning market expectations with reality, setting goals, planning next steps, and developing networking skills
2. CV & motivation Letter
Available resources for CV and ML creation, document structure, using ChatGPT to tailor applications for specific job openings
3. Preparing for
Interview
How to prepare for the interview, FAQs, self-presentation, unique aspects of the Swedish interview process, post-interview interaction
4. Labor market & job search meetings
Insights on in-demand jobs, professions requiring licensing, wages levels, job search strategies, leaders of Swedish labor market, and cultural norms.
5. Educational system in Sweden
Resources for exploring educational opportunities, the structure of secondary education, vocational education, and higher education. Language courses and tests.
6. Arbetsförmedlingen
Registration process, the role of Arbetsförmedlingen, available programs and an overview of the website’s functions.
Individual meetings
1. Job coach guidance
Personalized guidance on job search strategies, interview preparation, goal setting, and identifying suitable opportunities aligned with participant’s background and goals
2. CV & motivation letter review
Support in creating tailored CVs and motivation letters, showcasing your strengths, experience, and adapting applications to Swedish job market expectations
Group sessions and individual job-coaching
• We run group sessions when we have many participants who speak the same language.
• If there are only a few participants who speak your language, you will receive individual coaching focused on your needs.
• You will still get access to the same information as in the group sessions.
Our job coaches speak: Arabic, English, Persian, Spanish, Turkish & Ukrainian.
Apply and we will contact you!
Yuliia
Jobcoach
I speak: Sv En Uk
Ghazal
Community Manager
I speak: Sv, En, Ur
Slava
Jobcoach
I speak: Sv, En, Uk, De, Ru
A diverse team for diverse people
In our program, we share our own experiences of entering the Swedish labour market as newcomers and guide you throughout your job search journey.
FAQ
1. Where are you located?
We are based in Stockholm, but all services are available online. Living in another part of Sweden is not a problem.
2. When do meetings take place?
Activities usually take place on weekdays, 09:00–17:00.
3. Do you have a schedule of activities?
Individual meetings are booked based on your availability and ours. Group sessions are planned 1-2 weeks in advance, and you will receive a separate invitation for each workshop you haven’t attended before.
4. Do I have to pay to participate?
Participation is free of charge. The programme is funded by Länsstyrelsen Stockholm, and all costs are covered.
If you’re looking for support in finding your career path or if you are struggling to start your professional life in Sweden, we’re here to help.
– Yuliia, Jobcoach
