Career Prospects

As a student in Jönköping, you will have many opportunities to interact with the business world outside the university. You will be able to create a network of business contacts while at the same time making your CV more attractive by adding practical experience to your theoretical competence.

Many businesses in the Jönköping area work in a global context and are very interested in building relationships with international students, knowing that they can provide invaluable knowledge of – and connections with – the corporate world of their native countries. Swedish companies have always been dependant on making international contacts and finding new ways to interact with the world.

The Host Company programme has served as a model for higher education in both Sweden and neighbouring countries, it is only here in Scandinavia you will find this kind of regular contact between students and local companies.

NextStep is our career day, organized by JIBS Student Association. This is a great chance to meet potential employers from over 30 regional as well as international companies.

Science Park Jönköping is a meeting point for anyone wanting to explore new business
opportunities. If you have an idea and want to transform it into a company, Science Park offers free coaching, workshops and counselling. Science Park is partly owned by Jönköping University and many students from JIBS have started their own business here.

The global JIBS Alumni Association (JAA) is a gateway to an inspirational and ambitious community consisting of alumni members that together represent several years of experience, exciting ideas and numerous connections.

Knutpunkten Career Centre aims to strengthen the opportunities of students to successfully find appropriate employment upon graduation through meetings with representatives from professional life, career guidance and different activities.

Don't forget to check the JIBS Notice Board, where you will find information about jobs opportunities, internships and scholarships.