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That's how a recruitment goes

In order for you who are applying for a position at Vinnova to feel secure about what happens at each step, we have described here how a recruitment process usually goes.

This web page has been machine translated. If there are any uncertainties, please refer to the Swedish text.

We carry out all recruitment in accordance with current legislation. All positions are advertised and added on a factual basis.

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    • On our website you will find all available positions. Eftersom Vinnova works based on competence for an objective and non-discriminatory recruitment process, you do not need to send in a cover letter. Instead, you will have to answer multiple choice questions. All applicant for a position answer the same selection questions.
    • In order for us to make a fair evaluation of your proposal it is important that you highlight how your qualifications match the requirements in a clear way.

    • Do you have a side job? A side job is an occupation that is outside of employment. If your side job is permitted according to public regulations, you can continue with it. If it is not permitted, you must refrain from it if you become employed at Vinnova.

      Contact us if you wonder how Vinnova assesses side jobs.

    • Wording and layout do not affect the evaluation, unless communication and presentation skills are important to the position.
    • Send your proposal before the application deadline. We will not proceed with any candidate until the application period has expired.
    • You will receive a confirmation via e-mail when we have received your proposal.
    • On our website you will find all available positions. Eftersom Vinnova works based on competence for an objective and non-discriminatory recruitment process, you do not need to send in a cover letter. Instead, you will have to answer multiple choice questions. All applicant for a position answer the same selection questions.
    • In order for us to make a fair evaluation of your proposal it is important that you highlight how your qualifications match the requirements in a clear way.

    • Do you have a side job? A side job is an occupation that is outside of employment. If your side job is permitted according to public regulations, you can continue with it. If it is not permitted, you must refrain from it if you become employed at Vinnova.

      Contact us if you wonder how Vinnova assesses side jobs.

    • Wording and layout do not affect the evaluation, unless communication and presentation skills are important to the position.
    • Send your proposal before the application deadline. We will not proceed with any candidate until the application period has expired.
    • You will receive a confirmation via e-mail when we have received your proposal.
    • When the application period has expired, we begin to review and evaluate all applications received.
    • The candidates who match the requirements to the greatest extent move on to the next step in the process.
    • We normally get back to you immediately when the first selection is made, but if your proposal ends up on the reserve list, it may take a little longer before you are notified.
    • When the application period has expired, we begin to review and evaluate all applications received.
    • The candidates who match the requirements to the greatest extent move on to the next step in the process.
    • We normally get back to you immediately when the first selection is made, but if your proposal ends up on the reserve list, it may take a little longer before you are notified.
    • If you go further in the process, we will invite you to an online interview on Teams with the hiring manager and HR partner. The interview takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. At the interview, you will receive more information about Vinnova and the position you have applied for.
    • When booking the interview, we match your salary claim against Vinnova's salary structure and the position.
    • The interview is competency-based and based on the requirements in the job advertisement.
    • During the interview, we will evaluate your personal qualities and competences.
    • It is important that you get a good picture of the position and the workplace to determine if they match your objective and interests.

    Prepare for the interview

    • We ask questions that focus on work life and aspects relevant to the position, not your personal life.
    • Prepare concrete examples from working life that show how you match the requested skills.
    • Complete your proposal with a diploma, score or certificate that shows that you match the education requirement in the advertisement.
    • Is it something you are thinking about? During the interview there is an opportunity to ask questions.

    Work psychology tests for managerial recruitment

    If you have applied for a position as a manager, an extra step is included in the recruitment process.

    • You will carry out occupational psychology tests and an interview with an external consultant that we hire.
    • You will take a personality questionnaire and aptitude tests.
    • After the tests, a feedback call is booked with the consultant.
    • The consultant provides an oral summary of the results to the HR partner and recruiting manager.
    • The results are included in the overall assessment of how you match the skills and personal characteristics that we are asking for in the advertisement.
    • If you go further in the process, we will invite you to an online interview on Teams with the hiring manager and HR partner. The interview takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. At the interview, you will receive more information about Vinnova and the position you have applied for.
    • When booking the interview, we match your salary claim against Vinnova's salary structure and the position.
    • The interview is competency-based and based on the requirements in the job advertisement.
    • During the interview, we will evaluate your personal qualities and competences.
    • It is important that you get a good picture of the position and the workplace to determine if they match your objective and interests.

    Prepare for the interview

    • We ask questions that focus on work life and aspects relevant to the position, not your personal life.
    • Prepare concrete examples from working life that show how you match the requested skills.
    • Complete your proposal with a diploma, score or certificate that shows that you match the education requirement in the advertisement.
    • Is it something you are thinking about? During the interview there is an opportunity to ask questions.

    Work psychology tests for managerial recruitment

    If you have applied for a position as a manager, an extra step is included in the recruitment process.

    • You will carry out occupational psychology tests and an interview with an external consultant that we hire.
    • You will take a personality questionnaire and aptitude tests.
    • After the tests, a feedback call is booked with the consultant.
    • The consultant provides an oral summary of the results to the HR partner and recruiting manager.
    • The results are included in the overall assessment of how you match the skills and personal characteristics that we are asking for in the advertisement.
    • Final candidates may come for a second interview at our office at Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 in central Stockholm (near the T-centralen). At the interview, you get to meet the hiring manager and usually some employees who can give more perspectives on Vinnova. This is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the role and how Vinnova matches your expectations of an employer.
    • In some cases, you will be asked to take a work test that reflects the content of the position and the required qualifications.

    • The union usually meets a final candidate in each manager recruitment because managers have a significant impact on our activities and work environment.

    • Final candidates may come for a second interview at our office at Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 in central Stockholm (near the T-centralen). At the interview, you get to meet the hiring manager and usually some employees who can give more perspectives on Vinnova. This is an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the role and how Vinnova matches your expectations of an employer.
    • In some cases, you will be asked to take a work test that reflects the content of the position and the required qualifications.

    • The union usually meets a final candidate in each manager recruitment because managers have a significant impact on our activities and work environment.

    • We usually ask for two references. The references should preferably be from managers and be as current as possible.
    • It is an advantage if the references come from two different employers. But it is more important that the referents have been managers or in a managerial position to you.
    • If you do not have references that meet these criteria, we will accept the best possible alternative, such as a supervisor or client/customer.
    • The references should be able to describe what you deliver and how you work with others in a workplace.
    • We usually ask for two references. The references should preferably be from managers and be as current as possible.
    • It is an advantage if the references come from two different employers. But it is more important that the referents have been managers or in a managerial position to you.
    • If you do not have references that meet these criteria, we will accept the best possible alternative, such as a supervisor or client/customer.
    • The references should be able to describe what you deliver and how you work with others in a workplace.
    • We make our final decision based on an overall assessment of all parts.
    • If you are the most suitable for the position, the hiring manager will contact you with an employment offer. Note that it may take a few days.
    • You and your manager will agree on when you will start.
    • Within the state, you and the employer do not need to sign an employment contract. A verbal offer to which you agree is sufficient.
    • En HR-partner will email an employment certificate and some forms when everything is ready. We are required by law to send you a certificate of employment no later than one month after you join the position, but we usually work faster than that.
    • We make our final decision based on an overall assessment of all parts.
    • If you are the most suitable for the position, the hiring manager will contact you with an employment offer. Note that it may take a few days.
    • You and your manager will agree on when you will start.
    • Within the state, you and the employer do not need to sign an employment contract. A verbal offer to which you agree is sufficient.
    • En HR-partner will email an employment certificate and some forms when everything is ready. We are required by law to send you a certificate of employment no later than one month after you join the position, but we usually work faster than that.

Last updated 2 October 2024