Where can I find jobs?
Here are some tips on how to find the jobs with the highest demand for staff right now, and how we can help you. You’ll increase your chances of finding a job if you broaden your job search geographically.
Where you can find jobs
Occupations with good job prospects
Healthcare, manufacturing, education and construction are examples of sectors where there are plenty of job opportunities.
List of occupations currently in demand (in Swedish)
High demand in northern Sweden
In the counties of Norrbotten and Västerbotten in northern Sweden, workers are in high demand. Staff are needed in all sorts of occupations.
Job vacancies in the Job Bank
In the Job Bank (Platsbanken), you can search for jobs in different locations. You can create a job alert and receive emails when jobs you’re interested in become available.
All job vacancies in the Job Bank (in Swedish)
Job vacancies in the Job Bank that offer remote working (in Swedish)
Apply for compensation for travelling to another town for an interview
If you are attending a job interview in a town or city other than where you live, you can apply for compensation for travel and accommodation expenses. Apply for travel allowance before you travel
Choose the right occupation when you need to change careers
Find out more about different occupations
We have information about more than 300 occupations. For each occupation, there is information on career prospects, education, wages and where you can find jobs.
Find out what the job prospects are like across the country
Find out which occupations offer good job prospects in different parts of the country, both now and in the future.
Job opportunities for different occupations (in Swedish)
Study through a programme that increases your chances of finding a job
Across the country, we offer labour market training programmes in sectors where there is a shortage of workers. These training programmes can increase your chances of finding a job.
How things work at a new location
On the municipalities' websites, you can find information about housing, living and working in the municipality.