Fact-based articles about unemployment, layoffs, CV writing and interview techniques. Based on official statistics and proven strategies.
Newly graduated and getting few or no replies? Here is a clear picture of the labour market for young people in Sweden, why the youth figures are so often misread, and what actually moves the needle on getting that first interview.
5 min readWhat a recruitment system actually is, how it works in practice, and how you can make your CV easier to read for both software and people. Concrete advice for jobseekers in Sweden.
6 min readA practical guide to getting past the first screen without losing your voice. The right file format, a clear structure, the right words, and fewer of the common mistakes that make a CV harder to read for both software and people.
6 min readShortage occupations in Sweden in 2025 and 2026 show where demand is strong, but not the full picture. Here is a clear guide to where the jobs are, what thresholds usually apply, and how to judge whether your profile actually matches.
6 min readMany CVs are weaker than they should be, not because the experience is missing but because it is described too vaguely. Here is a clear method for rewriting what you have done so the recruiter sees the value straight away.
6 min readMost CV summaries fall flat for the same reason: they are too generic and could belong to anyone. Here is a clear method for writing a profile that actually communicates value, direction and relevance.
7 min readMost candidates who get no replies are not short on experience. Their CV simply communicates it unclearly. Here are the most common mistakes and how to fix them, point by point.
6 min readYou have been applying without hearing back. Here is the current state of unemployment in Sweden, why it looks the way it does, how different groups are affected, and a short plan for getting past the first stage of recruitment systems.
3 min readWhether you have just been put on notice or fear you might be, here is a clear briefing on what a Swedish layoff notice (varsel) actually means, how the picture has shifted from 2020 to 2025, how often notices end in dismissal, and what to do in the first few days.
5 min readMemorising common interview questions is rarely enough. Here is a better model for understanding what the interviewer is really after, how competency-based questions work, how to use STAR, and how to prepare for both in-person and digital interviews.
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