Career Kickstart Series - On-site, Dec 2026
Unlock your potential with this six part series! Discover your strengths, explore opportunities, and gain key insights into Swedish workplace culture. Walk away with the tools, confidence, and plan you need to succeed in the Swedish job market.
What you’ll gain:
- A stronger, more connected professional network
- The ability to make lasting, impactful first impressions
- Clarity on the best career opportunities for you
- A clear, actionable career roadmap to guide your next steps
Programme Overview
Dates: 30th Nov, 02nd, 04th, 07th, 09th and 11th Dec 2026 Time: 08:30 – 12:00
Location: International House Gothenburg, Järnvågsgatan 3, 413 27 Gothenburg
Meet Our Speakers:
- Thomas Engel, EURES Advisor, Arbetsförmedlingen
- Mamtha Pullat, Talent Acquistion Specialist, Polestar
- Sheeba Alakkal, Business Developer & Talent Advisor, Business Region Göteborg
- Megan Reif, Strategic Talent Intelligence, Volvo Cars
- Christina Rundcrantz, Senior Consultant Intercultural Leadership, CR Communication
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
The Career Kickstart Series - Dec 2026 is a complete journey spread over six sessions, designed to give you practical tools, insights, and connections to take the next step in your professional journey. By joining us you commit to attending all sessions of the program and at the end you receive a certificate of completion to mark your achievement.
To make the most of the program, we ask all participants to be on time each day so we can learn, grow, and progress together.
How to Register
📅 Registration Deadline: 27th November, 2026
🔗 Register Here: Career Kickstart Series - Dec 2026
For questions, contact Lovisa Bohlin or Sheeba Alakkal at contact@internationalhousegothenburg.com
📩 Seats are limited, so if your plans change after signing up, please write in to let us know in advance. For any questions, write to us at: contact@internationalhousegothenburg.com
A warm welcome!
Agenda
Session 1: Swedish Labour Market
- Understand how the Swedish labour market works.
- Gain practical insights to navigate the job market.
Session 2: Inside the Recruitment Process
- Understand how Applicant Tracking Systems process your application after you apply.
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at how recruiters review, screen and shortlist candidates.
Session 3: Leveraging LinkedIn and Networking
- Enhance your professional visibility by using LinkedIn effectively.
- Learn strategies to expand your network and create meaningful career connections.
Session 4: More Than a CV: Showcasing You
- Learn how to structure and present your work experience effectively.
- Get guidance on what to include in a compelling job portfolio.
Session 5: Swedish Business Culture
- Explore the cultural values, social norms and traditions that shape everyday life in Sweden.
- Discover how Swedish perspectives on communication, equality and work-life balance influence interactions at work
Session 4: Pathways into the Swedish Labour Market
- Understand how mentorship, internships, and volunteering help you build experience and networks.
- Gain clarity on applications, next steps, and insights.
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Lovisa Bohlin
Manager International House Gothenburg