Frequently Asked Questions
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Choose individuals who can confidently vouch for your skills and work ethic. It's important to select references who have worked closely with you and can provide meaningful insights into your abilities. Including the statement "References will be provided upon request" in your application is a recommended practice. By doing so, you can adequately prepare your references in advance and inform them about your application process. Additionally, when a recruiter requests references, it presents an opportunity for you to showcase yourself in a positive light.
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International House Gothenburg offer workshops that provide guidance on how to prepare for job interviews. You can register for these workshops on our website. Additionally, you can visit us during our opening hours for drop-in, which is Monday and Wednesday 10-15, and Friday 10-12, or book an online video meeting for personal advisory session.
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The choice between registering your child in a Swedish school or an international one depends on your plans. If you plan to stay in Sweden for a longer period, it is usually better to register your child in a Swedish school to facilitate language learning and cultural integration. However, if you anticipate a shorter stay in Sweden, an international school may be a more suitable option.
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Yes, when you receive a residence permit as the main applicant or an accompanying partner, you are permitted to work in Sweden. You can check the Swedish Migration Agency website.
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For getting the documents needed to set up a company through the Tax Office Agency (Skatteverket) is for free and you do not have to pay anything.
Here is a basic guidance you can use to start your company through verksamt.se. If you want to register a name for your company through bolagsverket, there is a fee for that.
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Gothenburg’s key sectors include automotive and mobility, life science, ICT, green tech, deep tech, urban development and logistics. Knowledge intensive business services is a fast-growing sub-sector in the region.
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Entrepreneurs can access free business advisory services, growth programmes, investment advisory services, networking platforms, and collaborative hubs like Yesbox, which bring together public support services and activities to help founders succeed.
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Yes. Graduates can apply for a 12-month residence permit to look for work or start a business if they can financially support themselves.
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Space West is a collaborative platform in West Sweden that brings together companies, academia and public actors to build a commercial space ecosystem. It focuses on developing new technologies, business models and partnerships that strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness in the growing space sector.
Gothenburg and West Sweden offers a complete environment for space-related innovation.
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Businesses benefit from access to skilled talent, advanced research and development, and a collaborative ecosystem. Learn more about expansion opportunities through our investment services.