A Swedish job interview is typically informal and conversational, but you still need clear expressions to describe your skills and availability. In this deck, you will learn the most common interview questions asked by employers, along with natural ways to describe your strengths, work style, and practical start dates.

Interviewers often open with questions about your motivation. 'Varför söker du det här jobbet?' means 'Why are you applying for this job?'. If they want to know why you chose their specific company, they ask 'Varför vill du arbeta hos oss?', which means 'Why do you want to work with us?'.

The word 'tjänst' means 'position' or 'post'. An interviewer might ask 'Varför vill du ha den här tjänsten?', which means 'Why do you want this position?'. A simple and positive reply is 'Jag vill arbeta med människor', meaning 'I want to work with people'.