Work in Uppsala
Rapid growth, strong integration with the Stockholm region, a thriving start-up and innovation scene fueled by our two universities, plus international competitive companies means Uppsala County is alive with job opportunities. Find your next challenge and rise to it, right here. Learn below how to find a new job – and to keep it, where to study or get help in starting your own business in Uppsala.
Finding a new job in Uppsala.
Finding a new job in Uppsala
Start your own business
The Swedish work culture.
The Swedish work culture
Unions and unemployment
Study in Uppsala
Study in Uppsala
Need help finding employment? Meet one of our experienced job coaches in our monthly job search workshops
Job Search Workshops
Join our workshop series to get support throughout your journey towards employment.
Career Training Workshop Series
Did you know...
… the biggest social event in the Uppsala calendar is the spring festival Walpurgis – Valborg.
Meet our internationals
“We thought we can always move back to Serbia again. Now we have been living in here for over five years.” Zorana Kurbalija Novicic
More voices from UppsalaUpcoming events in Uppsala
Picnic in the Park
Time: 16:30-18:30ish
Location: Stadsparken
Uppsala International Hub is organizing an afterwork in the park where you can enjoy the outdoors and meet other internationals. Let's make the most out of the sunny weather!
Bring your own blanket, snacks and whatever you want to drink.
We begin at 16:30, but feel free to join whenever you finish work. We will meet at the Pelle Svanslös statue at and find a place close by so that you can locate us should you arrive a little later.
Warm welcome!
Ask the Hub
Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session (which is usually held on the first and third Wednesday of every month) but will be held on the second and fourth Wednesay in May due to the holidays. In the session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
Job Search Workshop
Please note that this workshop is designed for newcomers as this month's session is a repeat of the workshop that was held in July 2024.
Time: 13-16
Achieving new employment depends on how well candidates are able to conduct a job search. This workshop aims to help participants learn more about applying for jobs, and seeks their participation to share useful information and network with new peers.
Suggested programme Content (to be tailored to participants' needs)
- Setting a job search objective
- Improving CV and Cover letter presentation
- Interviewing skills – both online and in person
- LinkedIn and online presence
- Understanding today’s job market and where to find new roles
- Creating a personal action plan
Requirements
This workshop will be held in English. As we will work collaboratively, all participants are required to bring at least one of the following documents: cv/resumé, cover letter, Linkedin (or similar) profile. We recommend bringing a laptop computer but it is not required.
Join us for this interactive workshop where you can receive feedback from the program facilitator and peers to gain in confidence, clarity, and improve application materials.
Please note that space is limited to 12 participants.