Mitt Liv

27/03/2026

77% of employers worldwide struggle to find skilled talent (European Commission, 2023).

At the same time, many professionals with a foreign background are still overlooked.

This shared challenge across Sweden and Germany was at the core of our joint event with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Germany’s Business Women Initiative, where we explored how mentorship can help bridge the gap.

We’re grateful to be featured in the Chamber’s magazine Schweden aktuell, highlighting the importance of creating more inclusive pathways into the labour market.

Different contexts, same reality: talent exists. It just needs to be seen.

11/03/2026

This spring, Mitt Liv Chans has seen exceptionally strong interest from mentees. Around 100 motivated professionals are currently waiting to be matched with a mentor.

For us, these numbers are encouraging, but they are also a reminder of the continued pressure in the labour market for professionals with a foreign background who have not yet secured roles that match their qualifications.

Becoming a mentor is a chance to share your experience and make a real difference in someone’s professional journey.
The mentorship runs for four months, is fully digital, and requires around 12 hours in total.

Mentorship can change a career. This is your chance to be part of that change.

Register by Sunday, 15 March: https://form.jotform.com/253512372681355

27/02/2026

In Sweden, around 70% of roles are filled through networks and referrals rather than open applications, making professional connections an important part of accessing opportunities. Mitt Livs Chans Mentoring Program is designed to support you in building that network.

This is your last chance to apply to the Spring 2026 round.

Created for international professionals living in Sweden, the program offers mentorship to help you understand the Swedish labour market, expand your connections, and move closer to opportunities within your field. Mentees are matched with experienced mentors who provide insights, guidance, and practical support throughout the journey.

Apply before March 1st: https://mittliv.com/se/en/mentoring-program/become-a-mentee/

24/02/2026

Only 5 days left to apply to Mitt Livs Chans Mentoring Program.

Designed for international professionals living in Sweden, the program offers mentorship that helps you expand your network, navigate the Swedish labour market, and move closer to opportunities within your field.

Mitt Livs Chans connects mentees with experienced mentors who share insights, guidance, and practical support throughout the journey.

Apply before March 1st:
https://mittliv.com/se/en/mentoring-program/become-a-mentee/

20/02/2026

Why join Mitt Livs Chans? Our alumni Anna M. shares her journey.

After years in academia, Anna joined the programme to navigate a career transition and better understand the Swedish job market. With her mentor’s support, she gained confidence in networking, interviews, and communication with recruiters. A key mindset shift, Du är rätt person, helped her approach opportunities with belief in her own value.

Her advice: be open, honest, and ready to grow. The right guidance can change how you see your path.

Apply here: https://mittliv.com/se/en/mentoring-program/become-a-mentee/

And congratulations to Anna on receiving an award from the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities for her doctoral thesis.

19/02/2026

We continued our mentor outreach this week with another visit to SEB, as recruitment for the Spring 2026 round of the Mitt Liv Mentoring Program remains in full motion.

Meeting people who are open to sharing their time, experience, and networks is a reminder that inclusion is built through everyday actions. Mentorship creates space for guidance, confidence, and connection, especially for professionals navigating the Swedish labour market from a new starting point.

A warm thank you to the team at SEB Arenastaden for the thoughtful conversations and engagement, especially Niklas Granlund, Sara Lindmark, Sima Taheri, and Ram Mohan Bandi.

If you are considering mentoring this spring, applications are open: 🔗 https://mittliv.com/se/en/mentoring-program/become-a-mentor/

18/02/2026

Today, we were at SEB recruiting mentors for the upcoming spring 2026 round of our Mentoring Program. Conversations like these are a reminder that small commitments can change lives. Sharing experience, opening networks, and taking the time to listen can make a real difference for someone trying to find their place in the Swedish labour market.

We are currently looking for mentors who want to contribute to a more inclusive labour market by supporting a person with a foreign background and post-secondary education in their professional journey. The program runs digitally and requires around 10 hours over four months.

A special thank you to Johan Nyquist and to everyone at SEB we had the chance to speak with today.

Apply to become a mentor here: 🔗 https://mittliv.com/se/en/mentoring-program/become-a-mentor/

For those of you working at SEB Arenastaden tomorrow, you will find us by the Bistro between 11.30 and 13.00. Feel free to come by and say hello.

17/02/2026

Hi, I’m Henrik.

I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate the Swedish job market when you’re new to the system. After applying to many jobs, I realized that what I needed most was guidance, perspective, and a stronger network. That’s why I applied to Mitt Livs Chans Mentoring Program.

As a former mentee, I’ve seen how the right support can build confidence, clarity, and direction. I’m also now starting an internship at Mitt Liv, which makes this journey feel even more meaningful.

If you are new to Sweden, or if you have been here for some time and still struggle to find a job within your area of competence, this program is for you. Mitt Liv works with people from many different backgrounds who face barriers in the job market, and the mentoring program offers support, structure, and valuable connections along the way.

There are less than two weeks left until the application deadline: 🔗 https://mittliv.com/se/en/mentoring-program/become-a-mentee/

This step could change a lot.

13/02/2026

You don’t need another saved post.
You need direction.

Mitt Livs Chans Mentoring Program is open for applications. We're looking for jobseekers with a foreign background and post-secondary education who want support in navigating the Swedish labour market, expanding their professional network, and moving closer to a job that matches their qualifications.

If you’re ready to ask better questions, move faster, and be challenged, apply.

06/02/2026

Apply now!
Go to www.mittliv.com and register your interest.

30/01/2026

Marlo has the skills. And no job.

After three years in Sweden and hundreds of applications, Marlo is still searching.

Marlo has a university degree.
Work experience from several countries.
And competence that is urgently needed in Sweden.

Still, navigating the Swedish labour market is harder than expected.

The rules feel unspoken.
The networks invisible.
And it often feels like everyone else knows something Marlo doesn’t.

Marlo’s story is one of many we meet through Mitt Livs Chans, our mentoring programme for international professionals.

If you recognise yourself in Marlo’s story, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

Throughout the programme, a dedicated mentor supports you in:

• understanding Swedish recruitment processes
• building confidence in professional settings in Sweden
• growing your professional network

Applications are now open!

💻 The programme is fully online. Join from anywhere in Sweden.

👉 Sign up and get the support you need.

Please click the link to complete this form.

23/01/2026

What if investing less than one hour a week for four months could significantly improve your chances of landing a job in Sweden?

Because that’s all it takes.

Apply now for a spot in the Mitt Livs Chans mentoring programme and get support to:

🌟 expand your professional network
🌟 gain insights into how the Swedish labour market works
🌟 develop networking and intercultural skills
🌟 be matched with a mentor ready to support your career journey

The programme is fully online, so you can participate from anywhere in Sweden.

Curious or have questions? Get in touch, we’re here to help!