This is required of you
You must:
Be registered with Arbetsförmedlingen as a job seeker.
Be prepared to accept a job immediately if offered one.
Actively apply for jobs every week and document your efforts.
Submit an activity report to the Arbetsförmedlingen month.
Participate in the meetings, interviews, or activities offered by Arbetsförmedlingen.
What does it mean to "actively seek work"?
You must apply for jobs that match your education, experience, and work capacity – but also be open to other types of work. The plan established by Arbetsförmedlingen for you will indicate the minimum number of jobs you need to apply for each month. In addition, you must show that you are making various efforts to obtain employment.
Here are some examples of what counts as actively seeking work:
Apply for jobs within your professional field and other areas where you are able to work.
Upload or update your profile and CV on job websites.
Participate in job fairs, interviews, or meetings that may lead to employment.
Follow up on your job applications.
Contact employers directly to express interest in working there.
Common mistakes to avoid
Not submitting the activity report on time (no later than the 14th of each month).
It is important to submit it – not just fill it in.
Only applying for a small number of jobs.
Limiting oneself to only one type of job.
Declining offers or activities from Arbetsförmedlingen without acceptable reasons
Tips to show that you are actively seeking work
Set a goal for how many jobs you apply for each week.
Save copies of your applications or note down dates and contact persons.
Stay informed about which industries are hiring.
Ask for support from Arbetsförmedlingen – they can help you plan your job search.
What happens if you don't actively look for work?
If you don’t actively look for work, Arbetsförmedlingen may send a notification to us at the unemployment fund. We will always contact you to ask for your explanation if this happens. The consequences depend on how many notifications Arbetsförmedlingen has sent regarding your job-seeking efforts.
1st time: You receive a warning. Compensation is not affected.
2nd time: Suspension from compensation for 1 day.
3rd time: Suspension from compensation for 5 days.
4th time: Suspension from compensation for 10 days.
5th time: You lose the right to compensation until you meet a new income requirement.