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Have you left your job at home to follow your spouse or partner to southern Sweden? Or are you a master's student interested in staying after your studies to work and live in Sweden? Join the Kick-Start Program and discover the tools you need to make your job search easier!

Career program for spouses or partners and master's students

The next program starts 29 September 2025!

Are you looking for a job but feel you don't get any further? Would you like to acquire the tools to navigate the Swedish and Danish job markets? Do you need some tips on how to broaden your network and how to conduct yourself in an interview? The Kick-Start Program might be just what you need!

The program is offered to:

• Spouses and partners of international employees who have been recruited from outside of Sweden to work at a company or organization based in Lund, as well as Lund University.
• Recently graduated master's students, or those in their final semester, in the fields of Tech or Life Science or Economy and Business Development from Lund University, Malmö University, and SLU Alnarp, who are ready to start or advance their careers in Sweden.

What is Kick-Start Program?

International Citizen Hub Lund offers a Kick-Start Program aiming to provide you with useful tools that will increase the opportunity to reach the job market. The program brings together various institutions, companies, and individuals who provide support, inspiration, and shared experiences on how to find employment. The Kick-Start Program is held twice a year during office hours—starting in February for the Spring edition and in September for the Fall edition. All sessions are conducted in English, and participation is free of charge.

10 informative sessions

The Kick-Start Program is a six-week initiative offered twice a year—beginning in February for the Spring edition and in September for the Fall edition. All sessions are conducted in English, and participation is completely free of charge.

The program includes 10 engaging and informative sessions tailored to help international talents navigate and succeed in the Swedish job market. Each session covers a specific topic, such as Swedish work culture, CV and cover letter writing, interview strategies, using AI in your job search, and even how to start your own business.

Participants are divided into two groups. Each group meets approximately twice per week during office hours — with one group attending morning sessions and the other in the afternoon — throughout the six-week program.

Who can apply?

This program is offered to spouses and partners of international recruits working at companies or organizations in Lund, including Lund University. Some companies based outside of Lund may have an agreement with ÄÛ²ÝÓ°Ôº. We recommend checking with your partner’s employer or contacting us directly for more information and assistance.

We also welcome recently graduated master’s students, or those in their final semester, in the fields of Tech, Life Sciences, or Economy and Business Development to join the program. This opportunity is made possible through the Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak Cross-border Talent Bridge project.