Career Program

The highly valued Skövde Career Program is back!

The program is suited for international professionals and Master students at University of Skövde.

Career Program is a self-development training program suited for international professionals in Skövde or another Municipality within the Skaraborg Region. The program is also open for Master students at University of Skövde, ready to pursue a career in Skövde or another municipality in the Skaraborg Region. The program is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to prepare you for the Swedish job market.

We have invited external speakers that are experts within their field. They will talk about Swedish business culture, the recruiting process and  how LinkedIn can be used as an important tool in your job search. See all sessions below.

Information

When:

Next Career program start September 10, 2024.

Where:

Skövde Turistcenter, Welcome House, Stationsgatan 3 B, Skövde.

Cost: It is free to participate in the program. However, there is a no-show fee of 500 SEK.

Diploma: To receive a diploma, you commit to attending at least five out of seven sessions.

Registration: Application deadline August 18.
 
Addictional information:

The space is limited to 30 participants. Everyone is welcome to apply, however we reserve the right to prioritize professionals with an academic background and students within the fields of engineering and IT/tech.

The program is in English

Questions: naring@skovde.se

 

Sessions Fall 2024 

September 10, 4 pm-7pm
Welcome/Introduction,  Get to know the program, - your fellow participants and meet international talents who share their journey.

September 17-18, 4 pm-7pm   NOTE! TWO OCCASIONS
CV, cover letter and interview process.
Marie Sandman, Senior Recruitment Consultant, and public speaker on this topic.

September 24, 4 pm-7pm
Business Culture - Intercultural Competence.
Christina Rundkrantz, BBI Communication

October 1, 4pm-7pm
Labor market, shortages, where do I find open positions, unemployment insurance and Unions. 

October 8, 4pm-7pm
Swedish at Work - How to navigate the Swedish Labour market from at Language perspective.
Fredrik Alfredsson Mihlzén, COO

October  - time and date to be uppdated
Study visit at Volvo GTO.

October 22, 4 pm-7pm
Start your own business.
Science Park Skövde and Nyföretagarcentrum

The Program is preliminary.
With reservation for changes!