International talents and their families at International House Gothenburg

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We can help with workforce solutions

Tap into Gothenburg’s highly skilled labour force and take advantage of the region’s excellent resources for attracting and retaining international talent.

Gothenburg is a prominent knowledge centre. We are a student city with nearly 70,000 students at our two universities. We are a highly attractive city for Swedish talents and a global magnet, with 10,000 foreign professionals moving to our region to join our companies and universities each year. Here are some of the ways we can help you elevate your business in Gothenburg.

International House Gothenburg

Do you have or plan on hiring international employees? Our international house offers activities, services and guidance – all free of charge - for a smooth and easy integration into Swedish society. Make it part of your soft-landing process for international employees and their accompanying partners.

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Move to Gothenburg

Move to Gothenburg offers a website filled with practical information, tools and advice to support the attraction and retention of talent to the Gothenburg region. It also works with international attraction campaigns and facilitates digital matchmaking between companies and talents.

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Advice and guidance for recruiting in Gothenburg

We can provide you with advice and guidance and connect you with regional actors, including the employment agency, staffing and recruitment companies, relevant unions and education providers. In addition, we can help you identify fairs, events and digital platforms where you can meet potential employees.

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Students - Stay in Gothenburg

Gothenburg is not only a fantastic place to study but also an ideal location to shape your future. Whether you are looking for career opportunities, a high quality of life, or a welcoming community, Gothenburg offers it all.

Top choice for young talents

Did you know that Gothenburg has become the top choice for talents aged 20 to 45 and is now the most attractive city for Swedish university and college students? According to the Talent City Index, conducted by Future Place Leadership in collaboration with WeStudents, Gothenburg has taken the number one spot, just ahead of Stockholm.

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Landing a job in the Gothenburg region

Discover job opportunities in the Gothenburg region. Explore career paths, key industries and why Gothenburg is a great place to work and live.

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Student guide to Gothenburg’s business landscape

Discover Gothenburg’s key industries, top employers and career paths for international students. Start planning your future in one of Europe’s most innovative regions.

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GOTHENBURG TOPS ATTRACTIVE CITY RANKING FOR SWEDISH TALENT

Gothenburg is the most attractive city in Sweden for today’s and tommorrow’s qualified workforce, shows a new report, Talent City Index Sweden. Safety and a more welcoming atmosphere were a few of the reasons Gothenburg was placed ahead of the Swedish capital.

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