Career counsellor in conversation with student

Career counselling

The career counselling service at Linnaeus University provides support regarding jobs and career, both during and after your studies. We are available for all students, alumni and PhD students. You are welcome to contact us to talk about your thoughts and questions.

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Career Activities- Register here

What the career counselling can do for you:

Guidance to come closer to your goals regarding job and career.
Feedback on your CV, Cover letter and LinkedIn-profile.
Information on how to look for jobs or internships.
Help identify and inventory your strengths and competencies for future working life
Information about the Swedish labour market.

It's okay if you're not sure exactly what you want to talk about — as long as it's about your future.

Common questions for a Career counsellor

Even though you have choosen an education path, it is not always clear what the degree will lead to or what opportunities the labor market offers after graduation. If you know what you want to work with, you may not know how to find your dream job. Here are some common questions that we receive and that we can help you find the answers to:

What can I work with after graduation?
How can I find a job in Sweden, as an international student?
I don´t have any job experience, can I get a job anyway?
What should I write in my CV?
How do a write a cover letter?

Meet a Career Counsellor

You can book an appointment for individual career counselling on site, through Zoom or phone. During the spring semester of 2026 we will have limited availability for on site meetings on Växjö campus. Växjö students are welcome to book an appointment through Zoom, the same sevices can be provided. Book your appointment HERE

Visting address Växjö: House H

Visiting address Kalmar: House Culmen, 6th floor.

Career webinar

Career center organizes free Career Webinars, with themes such as "How to write a CV and Cover Letter" and "Nail the job interview". More information and registration can be found in the Career portal.

Starting your own business?

Are you thinking of starting your own business? Or do you have an idéa that you want to develop? Linneaus university offers counselling in entrepreneurship thorough our Innovation office. Read more here: LNU Innovation för students

Career counselling for alumni

If you have finished your studies at Linneaus University, you are welcome to take part of the career counselling service. Among other things, you can get help with training for the upcoming interview situation, career planning and review of CV and cover letter. You are also welcome to participate in all career webinars.

Career Workshops in programmes and courses

The career counselling offers customized career workshops and lectures within programs and courses. Contact us if you want to know more or if you want us to come to your education / program.