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News, articles and guides on job searching and recruitment.
Gaps in your CV – how to explain parental leave and other breaks
How to handle gaps in your CV from parental leave, sick leave, or unemployment – without hiding, but with confidence.
The job ad: 5 questions that determine whether you should apply
Learn to read between the lines in job ads and filter out the ones that don't fit – so you spend your job-search time where it matters most.
Rejection in the job search – how to turn it into something good
Rejection is part of the job search. Here you get concrete tools to handle the disappointment, learn from the process, and move forward stronger.
Seasonal recruitment – how to stay one step ahead
Learn to read the seasonal recruitment patterns, prepare in time, and increase your chances when industries are hiring the most.
How to find the right person to contact at a company
Without an internal contact, reaching the right person can feel impossible. Here are concrete strategies for identifying the right recipient for your spontaneous application.
The STAR Method: Build Answers That Stand Up to Follow-Up Questions
Learn how to use the STAR method to create structured interview answers that stand up to scrutiny – and how to prepare for the follow-up questions that always come.
Describe your job duties to showcase your skills
Learn to write job duties in your CV that concretely show what you can do – not just what you have done. This is how you get interviews in the Swedish job market.
Weekly routine for job seeking that lasts over time
Learn to create a sustainable weekly routine for your job search – with structure, recovery, and focus that helps you make it all the way to a new job.
Skill development during unemployment – it pays off
Using your time as a job seeker on the right kind of skill development can make you more attractive and boost your motivation. Here's what actually pays off.
When experience is equivalent – this is how the employer chooses you
What do you do when several applicants have similar backgrounds? Here's what actually tips the scales – and what you can influence.
Spontaneous application – how to adapt it to small and large companies
Spontaneous applications work differently in small companies and large organizations. Here you get strategies to reach the right person, write the right email, and follow up without nagging.
After the interview – how to follow up without nagging
Learn the art of following up after a job interview – the right timing, the right tone, and when it's time to move on.