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Losing Your Job / Unemployment

Steps to take when you lose your job: register for unemployment, apply for benefits, and find new work.

6 Steps Estimated Time: Immediate actions within first week

Agencies involved in this guide:

💼 Swedish Public Employment Service
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1.

Register as Job Seeker

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Register with Arbetsformedlingen (Public Employment Service) on your first day of unemployment.

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2.

Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Important🔐 BankID

Apply for unemployment benefits from your a-kassa (unemployment insurance fund).

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3.

Update Your CV and Profile

🔐 BankID

Create or update your CV and job seeker profile on Arbetsförmedlingen and LinkedIn.

💼Swedish Public Employment Service
4.

Search for Jobs

Use Platsbanken (Arbetsformedlingen's job board) and other job sites to find opportunities.

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5.

Submit Monthly Activity Reports

Important🔐 BankID

You must report your job search activities monthly to keep receiving benefits.

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6.

Explore Training Programs

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Arbetsförmedlingen offers various training and development programs to help you find work.

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Related Guides

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Starting a New Job

What you need to do when starting employment in Sweden: tax, social insurance, and more.

Need more help?

This guide provides general information. For specific questions, contact the relevant agency directly. Most agencies have English-speaking support.

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