Unimeet Gothenburg welcomes international students and researchers at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg to our Career Day!
Our Career Day is the only of its kind in Gothenburg aimed exclusively at international students, researchers and staff. A broad range of employers and organizations will attend, and they all have in common that they work with international talents.
Where: Lindholmen Conference Centre, Lindholmspiren 5, 417 56 Göteborg
When: 16 October
Time: 2pm – 5pm
RSVP: 12 October
Ps. In order to avoid waste please note that by registering to this event, you have committed yourself to attending. If you are no longer able to make it, it is important that you cancel your attendance by 12 October by emailing unimeet@goteborg.com
On the 3rd of October the Mayor of Gothenburg hosts a welcome reception for international students at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, who have recently moved to the city.
Please join us at this wonderful event where you will be officially welcomed to the city and learn more about Unimeet Gothenburg and the career activities we are organising for students.
Fully booked!
Date: 3rd of October
Time: 6.30 pm
Where: Gothenburg City Hall (“Börsen”), Gustaf Adolfs Torg, Gothenburg
RSVP: 25th of October
Ps. Please note that by registering to this event, you have committed yourself to attending. If you are no longer able to make it it is important that you cancel your attendance before 1st of
October by emailing unimeet@goteborg.com
We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee if you fail to cancel your
attendance before 1st of October.
Please note that you might be refused entry if you turn up late.
Are you an international PhD student/researcher from the University of Gothenburg or Chalmers? Want to talk to former PhD students/researchers who work in the industry, learn more about career options and where your PhD can take you? Curious about how to transform your research-based idea into a successful start-up? Then you should join Unimeet Gothenburg’s International PhD and industry networking event at Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft!
Presentations by former PhD students/researchers at
Chalmers and University of Gothenburg
You will also meet Ana Maria Popescu, Business coach at Chalmers Ventures and Lorna Fletcher, Business Developer & IP Strategist at GU Ventures who will talk about how to transform your research-based idea into a successful start-up and what support their incubators and investors could be offering you. Drinks and canapées will be served.
Where: Röhsska Museum of Design and Craft, Vasagatan 37-39
When: 15 June, 17.30-19.30
Registration deadline: 12 June
Places are limited.
This event is a partnership between Unimeet Gothenburg, Chalmers Doctoral Students Guild and University of Gothenburg’s Doctoral Committee. Unimeet Gothenburg is a collaboration between University of Gothenburg, Chalmers and Göteborg & Co. We create business activities, meeting places & networking opportunities for international students, researchers, staff and alumni at the University of Gothenburg or Chalmers.
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Questions? Please email: unimeet@goteborg.com
Unimeet Gothenburg welcomes international students and researchers at University of Gothenburg and Chalmers to apply to this free Career Development Bootcamp starting 4th of May.
4 May, 18 May, 1 June (digital workshops from 5-7 pm) and a closing live event 8 June.
Module 1. Career in Sweden – mindset to maximize your opportunities and thrive in the Swedish work culture
This module is focused on creating a better understanding of the Swedish job market, cultural norms and various perspectives on stepping into a career path in Sweden. During this module participants will evaluate their personal challenges and gain more clarity on their career goals and possibilities in Sweden.
Module 2. Nailing your CV and leveling up your interview skills
This module is very practical and aims to create a safe space for participants to work on and nail their CVs, develop interview skills and improve their LinkedIn profiles with the help of workshops and practical group activities fueled by feedback, guidance and support from the side of the program facilitator, as well as program peers.
Module 3. Mentorship and Networking to utilize career opportunities in Sweden
During this module participants will stretch their comfort zone and gain first-hand experience in looking for a mentor who would be able to share their practical advice and support them in their career aspirations. Participants will learn about the specifics of networking in Sweden and will be encouraged to take practical steps to build up the network they need to move forward with their career goals.
Module 4. Personal Action Plan to move forward towards your career goals
This is the final module where participants, based on newly gained knowledge, skills and identified career goals, will be able to develop a solid Personal Action Plan to kick-start their career journey in Sweden.
This program is very practical and demands commitment from your side. We expect you to be able to devote a minimum 5 hours/week to the program activities and self-learning.
We do not guarantee you a job as a result of this program. What we can guarantee is a learning-by-doing experience during which you’ll stretch your comfort zone, get to overcome challenges in order to generate new opportunities, develop practical skills and mindset to tap into your full potential, and start moving towards your career goals with greater confidence.
Please apply here. The application deadline is 27th of April.
Delve into the world of Swedish fika or join an interesting seminar about innovation in Gothenburg, the choice is yours.
Find activities and meet with new friends, network, discover Gothenburg, or simply get a hold of how Swedes spend their everyday life. Below you’ll find both offers and free activities. Make sure to check everything out and sign up to not miss anything.
