Articles by Shayan Parsai
Everything I have written under my own name: 168 guides, explainers and news stories on ten websites, in English, Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian.
LatestDrönare på jakt: polisen påminner om reglerna (opens in a new tab)Jaktkursen · 30 Oct 2026
Marketing and AI search
For Pigment, on ChatGPT Ads, Google Ads and how a brand shows up when a machine writes the answer.
Pigment3 articles · Author profile (opens in a new tab)
- Google Ads’ new customer goals (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- ChatGPT Ads (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- How You Are Seen When the Answer Is Written by a Machine (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
Citizenship
The Swedish and Finnish citizenship tests, the rules behind them and the news that changes them.
Medborgarskapskursen31 articles · Author profile (opens in a new tab)
Kansalaisuuskurssi15 articles · Author profile (opens in a new tab)
- SFI course D exam: more people apply, but schools warn (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Citizenship test results: 80 per cent passed (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Equality and gender equality in Finland: the ban on discrimination explained (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Finland and the world: the EU, the Nordics, the UN and NATO (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish citizenship requirements: all the conditions in the law (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish citizenship test: what it is and who has to take it (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish culture and traditions: holidays, the Kalevala, sauna and religion (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Fundamental and human rights in Finland: what they are and how they are protected (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- How Finland is governed: the Constitution, Parliament, President and elections (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- How to apply for Finnish citizenship: step by step (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Study material for the Finnish citizenship test comes at the turn of the year (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- The country of Finland: nature, people, languages and municipalities (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- The history of Finland: from Swedish rule to independence and NATO (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- The rule of law in Finland: courts, police and the law in daily life (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Work, taxes and the welfare state in Finland explained (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- A queue for citizenship while the test results are pending (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Finnish citizenship test at seven locations from spring 2027 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- Language test may be delayed to 2029, the civics test continues (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Dual citizenship in Sweden: what are the rules? (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- How to apply for Swedish citizenship: step by step (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- How is Sweden governed? Riksdag, government, regions and municipalities (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- How to register for the Swedish citizenship test: step by step (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Human rights in Sweden: discrimination, children's rights and minorities (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Labour market and personal finances: unions, agreements and a-kassa (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Next Swedish citizenship test date: location and what is known (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Religion in Sweden: a secular state and a multi-religious country (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Sweden and the world: the EU, Nato, the UN and Nordic cooperation (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Sweden's history: from farming country to information society (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Swedish citizenship language requirements: how to show your Swedish (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Swedish citizenship requirements: all the rules from 6 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Swedish citizenship test questions: sample questions explained (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Swedish holidays and traditions: from New Year to Christmas (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The country of Sweden: municipalities, regions, climate and nature (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The fundamental laws: the four grundlagar, justice and rättssäkerhet (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The language test: UHR's timeline is expected by 30 September (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The right to vote in Sweden: elections, parties and who makes the laws (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The role of the media: freedom of the press, public service and source criticism (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The Swedish citizenship test: how the civics test works (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The welfare society: what tax pays for and who is responsible for what (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- What is democracy? Sweden's democratic system explained (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Results of the August test are due in October (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- The first Swedish citizenship test was held on 15 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- UHR corrected two errors in Sverige i fokus (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Finland's Nationality Act changes on 1 January 2027: a citizenship test is introduced (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)FI Finnish version (opens in a new tab)
- New rules for Swedish citizenship from 6 June 2026 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Test fee of SEK 2,000 for the Swedish citizenship test from 2027 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
Transport permits
For hauliers and bus and taxi operators: the permit, the exam, driving and rest times, and industry news.
YK Gods, YK Taxi, YK Buss, YK Kurser50 articles · Author profile (in Swedish) (opens in a new tab)
- Viltolycka i tjänsten: märk ut platsen och ring 112 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Fel i smarta färdskrivare: så ser Transportstyrelsen på dem vid en kontroll (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Två kommuner polisanmälda för skolskjuts utan taxitrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Tillståndsmätningen för buss 2026: flest anmärkningar på kör- och vilotider (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Provet för säkerhetsrådgivare blir digitalt: datumen fram till juni 2027 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Vinterdäck på lastbil och buss från 10 november, oavsett väglag (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Lätta lastbilar i utrikestrafik omfattas nu av kör- och vilotiderna (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Regeringen beställer översyn av taxipriser och vilotidsregler (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Varning i stället för sanktionsavgift: det här gäller sedan 1 januari 2026 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Däck på lastbil: regler, mönsterdjup och när det är dags att byta (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Behöver du tillstånd för biluthyrning? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- ADR-räknare: värdeberäknad mängd enligt 1.1.3.6 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Behöver ni en säkerhetsrådgivare för farligt gods? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Lathund för kör- och vilotider (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Starta biluthyrning (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Säkerhetsrådgivarens uppgifter (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Utöka yrkestrafiktillstånd – så gör du när åkeriet behöver fler fordon (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Taxameter: krav, besiktning, användning och redovisningscentral (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- CMR-konventionen och transportörens ansvar (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Farligt gods – regler, klasser och ADR (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Fordonsmått, bred last och utmärkning (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Fordonsvikt, bärighetsklasser och överlast (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Gemenskapstillstånd och cabotage (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Körkortsbehörigheter för dig som driver åkeri (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Transitering, TIR och tullhantering (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Besiktning och bussflotta – trafikansvarigs ansvar (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Förbered dig inför yrkeskunnandeprovet (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Gott anseende – krav vid busstrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Kapitalstyrka vid busstrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Kör- och vilotider i busstrafik (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Trafikansvarig i busstrafik – roll och ansvar (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Trafikverkets yrkeskunnandeprov för buss (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Vägen till busstrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- YK Buss eller YK Gods – rätt kurs för rätt tillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- YKB och busstrafiktillstånd – två skilda krav (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Yrkeskunnandeprovet för buss – översikt (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- YK Taxi eller YK Gods – när ska du välja vad? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Ekonomiska resurser vid taxitrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Fordonsbesiktning i taxiverksamhet (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Hur får man taxitrafiktillstånd? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Krav på gott anseende vid taxitrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Taxiförarlegitimation vs taxitrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Vad gör en trafikansvarig? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Provet i yrkeskunnande för taxitrafiktillstånd (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Vilotider för taxi (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Hur ansöker man om yrkestrafiktillstånd? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Kör- och vilotider (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Lastsäkring (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Provet i yrkeskunnande – examensprov (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Vad är yrkestrafiktillstånd? (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
Hunting
The Swedish hunting exam, hunting seasons, the hunting laws and the firearms licence.
Jaktkursen33 articles · Author profile (in Swedish) (opens in a new tab)
- Drönare på jakt: polisen påminner om reglerna (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- De praktiska proven i jägarexamen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Eftersök av skadat vilt (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Grundprovet för kulgevär (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Hagelprovet i jägarexamen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Högviltprovet i jägarexamen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Jaktformerna och reglerna (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Jaktförordningen förklarad (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Jaktkortet och viltvårdsavgiften (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Jaktlagen paragraf för paragraf (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Jaktledarens ansvar (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Jaktmark, jakträtt och jaktarrende (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Låna vapen till jakt (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Mörkersikte, värmekamera och lampa (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Ny vapenlag från 1 juni 2026 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Nya jakttider 2027 art för art (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Nya jakttider från 1 juli 2027 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Nya vapenlagen för jägare (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Regler för fällfångst (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Regler för jakt med hund (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Regler för åtel och åteljakt (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Skyddsjakt för att hindra skador (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Så gör du vid en viltolycka (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Så känner du igen djurspår (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Så söker du vapenlicens för jakt (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Så tar du jägarexamen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Teoriprovet för jägarexamen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Transport av jaktvapen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Trikinprov på vildsvin och björn (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Vapenskåp och förvaring av jaktvapen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Åldersgräns för jägarexamen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Älghunden och reglerna (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Ändrad jaktlag från 1 juli 2026 (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
Aptitude tests and interviews
How hiring tests like Matrigma, SHL and Alva Labs work, and how to handle the interview that follows.
Logiktester28 articles · Author profile (opens in a new tab)
- Andregangsintervju: spørsmål, lønn og forberedelser (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Politihøgskolen tester: digitale tester og videointervju (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Sesjon: teoriprøven, kravene og hva du kan øve på (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Abstract reasoning test: free matrix practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Inductive reasoning test: free practice and examples (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Logical reasoning test: free logic test and guide (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)
- Number series test: rules, examples and free practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Numerical reasoning test: free practice and how it works (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Spatial reasoning test: free paper folding and cube tasks (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Verbal reasoning test: free practice and how it works (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Common interview questions and how to answer them (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Competency-based interview questions and the STAR method (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Job interview in Sweden: before, during and after (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Job references in Sweden: who to ask and how (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Questions to ask in an interview: examples by topic (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Strengths and weaknesses: interview answers and examples (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Video interview tips: tech, light and recorded answers (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- What to wear to an interview: match the workplace (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Alva Labs logic test: format, scoring and practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Aon test (cut-e): scales, switchChallenge and practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Assessio test: Matrigma and MAP explained (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Cognitive ability test: what it measures, why it's used (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Deductive reasoning test: examples and free practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Matrigma test: how it works and how to practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Mönstring test: så fungerar I-provet, även för polisen (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- Personality test for a job: the Big Five explained (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- Psychometric test: how hiring tests work in Sweden (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
- SHL test: Verify Interactive G+ and how to practice (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)NO Norwegian version (opens in a new tab)
Air traffic control
What the FEAST tests measure, the medical and the English, and how to prepare for ATC selection.
ATC Tests8 articles · Author profile (opens in a new tab)
- DFS takes on 144 student air traffic controllers in 2026 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- FAA hires a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in 2026 (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- English for air traffic controllers (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- FEAST II: the work samples (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- How to become an air traffic controller in Sweden (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
- How to prepare for ATC selection (opens in a new tab)EN English version (opens in a new tab)SV Swedish version (opens in a new tab)
The list is built from each website’s own article data, where I am named as the author. Where an article exists in more than one language, the versions are grouped on one row. Last checked 30 Oct 2026.