MY SWEDISH CAREER: When seasoned expat and London native Sunil Ramkali came to Sweden in 2003, it was far from the first foreign country in which he had put down roots. But it has proved to be the country that has felt the most like a home away from home. It …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190219/coming-to-sweden-it-felt-like-we-were-on-holiday-every-day

In November, Yater Dabbo wrote to The Local about the challenges faced by skilled foreign professionals looking for work in Denmark, and how his personal situation reflected the issue. Two months later, Dabbo was contacted by a potential employer who had read his contribution on our website – and was eventually …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.dk/20190215/the-local-contributor-finds-work-can-stay-in-denmark-after-employer-reads-article

With the number of immigrants from other EU countries expected to decrease in the coming years, and amid a growing population decline, Germany is in need of more non-EU workers, says a study published Tuesday. The German labour market needs at least 260,000 immigrants every year in the medium- …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190212/study-german-job-market-needs-immigration-from-outside-of-eu

MY SWEDISH CAREER: “Sweden has been good to me, and I feel very lucky that I’ve been able to be myself here,” says singer, vocal coach and theatre school director Kimberley Akester. The singer moved to Stockholm around 18 years ago, and since then her career has taken her around …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190212/my-swedish-career-singing-brings-people-together-and-can-change-the-world

A no-deal Brexit could cost more than 100,000 jobs in Germany, hitting the auto and technology industries worst. That’s according to a new study by an economic research centre, which found Germany would be the worst hit EU country when it comes to jobs in the event that the UK leaves …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.de/20190211/no-deal-brexit-could-cost-germany-100000-jobs-according-to-study

If you want to increase your chances of finding work in Sweden over the next five years, it’s worth knowing the professions expected to have high demand for workers. This article is available to Members of The Local. Read more Membership Exclusives here. In a report released on Thursday, the …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190208/these-are-the-most-future-proof-jobs-for-the-next-five-years-in-sweden

Does being paid for skiing sound like a dream come true? A sportswear company is offering just that, and they’re specifically looking for “mediocre” skiers. A company that makes ski-wear, Tenson, advertised a position for “two truly enthusiastic yet mediocre skiers” to test out their products by skiing exactly as they …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190207/mediocre-skiers-sweden-needs-you

If you’re looking for a break from the rat race in the big city, this remote Breton island of 800 inhabitants offers just that… and a new job. * For language learners: we’ve highlighted some useful vocabulary in this news story. You’ll find the French translations at the bottom of …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.fr/20190205/fancy-getting-away-this-remote-french-island-is-after-a-new-dairy-farmer

MY SWEDISH CAREER: John-Paul Zaccarini is the first-ever circus professor to lecture at Stockholm University of the Arts. He sat down with The Local to talk about his career, his relationship with Sweden, and everything else from elves to dinner parties. Circus artist Zaccarini was already in love with Sweden when …read more Source:: https://www.thelocal.se/20190205/i-have-no-idea-what-a-lagom-artist-could-possibly-be

There are job vacancies across every region in France, with openings for all kinds of trades. *This is a language learner article* *This is a French language learner article. The words in bold are translated into French at the bottom of the article. France’s economic growth under President Emmanuel Macron hasn’t been …read more Source:: […]