Ångström Laboratory - Uppsala
Are you ready to embark on a journey into the heart of the Swedish job market? Join us for our event, for a unique opportunity to learn how to build your professional network, map your skills and abilities, and understand how to integrate into the Swedish workplace.
Uppsala International Hub, Uppsala University, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have partnered up to welcome speakers and organizations that offer support, tips, and guidance to help you navigate your employment journey. Whether you're considering a career change, seeking advancement, or just starting out, gain valuable insights to help you reach the Swedish job market.
The event program will include short presentations and mini workshops on a range of different topics including networking, salary negotiations, Swedish workplace culture, and navigating the job market, to name a few. Moreover, we will also have exhibition stands where you will have the opportunity to mingle with organizations that offer practical support and services.
Don't miss this chance to take the next step in your career journey and explore the vast opportunities awaiting you in the Swedish job market!
For those who pre-register, there will be a limited number of wraps offered on a first come first served basis. Show your confirmation email to a member of staff to collect your wrap!
We look forward to welcoming you to an afternoon filled with inspiration, learning, and career support!
16:10-16:15 Welcome to the event
Kim Scharafinski, Regional Skills Supply Strategist, Region Uppsala,
16:15-16:30 Building Bridges in Tech for Newcomers
Ranya Said, Head of Employment Programs Sweden, Connecting Jobs
16:30-16:45 Starting a Business
Maria Mattsson Mähl, Senior Business Developer, Uppsala Innovation Centre
16:45-17:00 How to land a job with a positive impact on the world
Ysaline Bourgine, Executive Director, Effective Altruism
17:00-17:15 Swedish Job Market
Mikael Hjorth, Project Lead, Electrification Hub
17:15-17:30 Switch to Sweden
Hela Galvis Bonilla, Project Manager, Linköping Science Park
17:30-17:45 BREAK
17:45-18:00 Uppsala International Hub: How can we help you?
Petra Forsberg-Kyller, International Talent Lead, Uppsala International Hub
Charlotte Walker, International Talent Manager, Uppsala International Hub
18:00-18:15 Career Lessons From Recruitment Marketing in Research
Valtteri Happonen, Employer Branding Specialist, Academic Positions
18:15-18:30 Effective networking strategies in Sweden
Erik Allard, Project Leader, STUNS Life Science
18:30-18:45 Unions and Salary Negotiations
Charlotte Swenning Leyser, Case Officer, SACO-S
For inquiries, please contact international@uppsala.se