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Employers' view on studies abroad - Svenskt Näringsliv

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Purpose 7<br />

2 Purpose<br />

The purpose of this study is to show Swedish employers’ <str<strong>on</strong>g>view</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>studies</strong> <strong>abroad</strong>. There is a need<br />

for this type of survey in Sweden, but little has been made. Studies that are available in Sweden<br />

and internati<strong>on</strong>ally have shown varying results. It is clear that <strong>studies</strong> <strong>abroad</strong> have a functi<strong>on</strong>, but<br />

there is very little evidence of how important they are in for example a recruitment process.<br />

In light of this, it is important to establish Swedish employers’ <str<strong>on</strong>g>view</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> foreign exchange <strong>studies</strong><br />

– what good are they, what is preferred, and should they be developed in any certain directi<strong>on</strong> for<br />

employers to be able to make use of their employees’ experiences?<br />

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