Network meeting, Webinar
International Career Day 2025
- 9 Apr 2025, 13:00-16:00
- Online via Zoom
Are you an international Master’s or PhD student in Sweden looking to kick-start your professional career? Or a company seeking talented international graduates to join your team?
Join us for International Career Day, a national event designed to connect top talent with leading companies in Sweden while offering valuable insights on career development for international students.
Why attend?
For students:
- Matchmaking with Companies: Meet and network with potential employers seeking international talent.
- Inspiring Seminars: Gain valuable insights on building your professional path in Sweden, navigating the job market, and developing essential career skills.
For companies:
- Discover Top Talent: Meet motivated and highly skilled international Master’s and PhD students who bring global perspectives and diverse skill sets.
- Brand Exposure: Showcase your company as an inclusive and forward-thinking employer.
- Tailored Matchmaking: Connect directly with candidates who match your hiring needs.
Date: 9 April – 13:00 to 16:00
Location: Online via Zoom
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build connections and discover new possibilities.
Program
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Welcome & introduction
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Presentation by the Swedish Institute
A warm welcome and insights into opportunities for international talents in Sweden.
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Success stories
Hear from international students who have successfully started their careers in Sweden. They will share their personal experiences, challenges, and tips for job searching.
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HR experts’ advice
HR managers with extensive experience in hiring international talents will share key advice on recruitment, workplace culture, and strategies to stand out in the Swedish job market.
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Labour market & talent attraction
Gain valuable insights into talent attraction, competence needs, and the current trends in the Swedish labour market. Learn about the skills that companies are looking for and how to position yourself for success.
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Matchmaking
The matchmaking activity will be held in parallel. Only students and companies who have been successfully matched will receive a notification for their Meet & Greet session
Speakers
Johanna Judkins
HR Expert - Global PCBP Lead Volvo Group
Johanna is a business-oriented strategic leader with extensive global and multicultural experience across various industries. She has a long track record of leading, developing, and building organizations and companies from both an HR and business perspective.
- She began her HR career at AstraZeneca in 2001, focusing on attracting, recruiting, and relocating talent from around the world to Sweden. She remained with the company for over a decade, working internationally with a focus on Global Mobility.
- Over the years, she has established Global Mobility functions in multiple companies, including CEVT for Geely in Gothenburg, as well as companies in the logistics and retail industries.
- She has extensive experience leading courses and training in Talent Management, Global Mobility, and International Recruitment.
- Since 2012, Johanna has been running her own company, Judkins Consulting AB.
Anthony van Oosten
Market Area Manager - Sectra
Originally from South Africa, Anthony van Oosten earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering before moving to Linköping in 2020 to pursue a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering at Linköping University. After graduating in 2022, he joined one of the largest health tech companies in Linköping, where he continues to contribute his expertise today.
Greg Fernando
Founder, New to Sweden
As a non-profit organization, New to Sweden’s main goal is to give everyone an equal chance in the Swedish labour market. By collaborating with Swedish employers (Google, Tele2, SEB, Vattenfall, Nordea, Stockholm University, Teamtailor & Alva Labs are among our participating partners), or by helping newcomers prepare for the Swedish job market, we’re here to help.
Kajsa Bengtsson
Career Guidance Counselor for International master students at Chalmers Technical University
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Kajsa Bengtsson
Career Guidance Counselor for International master students at Chalmers Technical University
Boost Your Networking skills!
Are you ready to make a lasting impression on potential employers? Join this quick lecture led by Chalmers Career Guidance Counselor Kajsa Bengtsson.
This session will equip you with professional networking strategies and teach you how to ask the right questions.
Karin Björkman
Founder Beyondo - HR Expert
Karin Björkman is the founder of Beyondo, a Sweden-based recruitment agency connecting internationally experienced talent with the Swedish job market. With a background in recruitment, hospitality, and leadership, she specializes in bridging cultural differences and helping companies attract top global talent. Beyondo partners with businesses to recruit internationally skilled professionals for business-oriented roles, supporting global growth.
Hela Galvis
Project Manager - Linköping Science Park
Hela Galvis works as a project manager for the national project Switch to Sweden, which aims to improve the matching between highly skilled international talents and companies in Sweden’s tech sector.
Hela holds a master’s degree in business administration with a focus on strategy and management of international organizations from Linköping University. She has extensive experience in both local and international business environments, with a focus on technology, marketing, and communication.
Chana Svensson
Co-founder - MindDig
Chana Svensson is an American entrepreneur and attorney specializing in innovative solutions at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and economic development. She is the co-founder of MindDig, a digital talent attraction and recruitment platform designed to accelerate the growth of green technology clusters. MindDig strategically connects leading talent from around the globe to northern Sweden and other industrial innovation hubs, fueling rapid yet sustainable economic transformation.
Previously, Chana co-founded Soilcea, an agriculture technology startup pioneering transformative products through advanced genetic editing technologies, including CRISPR. Her work with Soilcea was dedicated to addressing critical challenges in agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability.
Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Chana practiced antitrust law at WilmerHale and international bankruptcy law at White & Case in Washington, D.C. She also served as a policy advisor and political consultant to prominent U.S. political leaders, shaping agricultural, environmental, and water policies at both state and national levels.
Linnéa Lindgren
Communication Manager - Swedish Institute
Linnéa works at the Swedish Institute, a public agency that promotes interest and trust in Sweden around the world. She is a marketing manager working with the brands Study in Sweden and Work in Sweden with a specific goal of retaining more international students in Sweden after their studies.
Abhijeet Anand
AI Lead - Blue Cromos
Abhijeet Anand is an AI lead at a Malmö based start-up company Blue Cromos (a brand protection company). Coming from India, Abhijeet did his Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering and worked as a Software and ML developer for 3 years at Siemens India.
Abhijeet came to Sweden in 2021 to pursue his Master’s in Statistics and Machine Learning from Linköping University. Post completion of his degree in 2023, he moved to Malmö to join Blue Cromos, as a Computer Vision Engineer where he is currently leading the AI team.
Ulrika Åstrand
Coordinator for EURAXESS Sweden, project managed from Linköping University.
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Ulrika Åstrand
Coordinator for EURAXESS Sweden, project managed from Linköping University.
EURAXESS is a pan-European initiative working to enable mobility for researchers between countries in and to Europe.
Whether you’re seeking advice on career development, looking for tools to enhance your skills, or need concrete assistance with relocating for your next big opportunity, EURAXESS can help. No matter what stage of your research path or scientific business you are at, EURAXESS is a comprehensive career and innovation hub for information and assistance. Find jobs, hosting and funding opportunities, as well as support and guidance from the 18 Euraxess Service Centers in Sweden.
