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Things I wish I knew before I started working in Norway
...daunting at the best of times. Do I have the right skills? Will they like me? Is the coffee any good? Starting ... helpfulness of Norwegians made the wait more manageable.” Balance and trust Coming to Norway from even...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 4 2025 -
“I’ve been wondering…?”: Nine common career development questions
...tips Should I go into management? Have you ever wondered about going into management, but are afraid of ... individual, what you have in your toolkit (= your skills) when you start a new job – and how you use what’s...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 6 2022 -
Relationships Working for You?
How do you feel about relationship? When you read that question, what probably popped into your ... communication skills,management skills,Norwegian business culture,relationship skills, Working in Norway...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2019 -
Module 1 – What are you good at?
...job you’ve ever had, your experience and acquired skills. While this seems like a tough job and takes awhile ... and/or important assignments that show your talents, skills and goal achievements. Include courses, volunteer...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 28 2022 -
Shopping and CV Writing: Can you curb your urge?
...a CV for proofreading … CV writing skills,English writing skills,job seeker,job seeking, Working in Norway ... at me was the excess items that appeared in the skills section. The writer had put down that they a) were...
Article Working in Norway May 26 2019 -
How/Why Should You Write a CV Summary?
...writing skills,English CV writing skills,job search tips,job seeking tips,resume writing skills, Working ... that it’s a section that should include your key skills that are easily found in a search engine. So graduates...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 18 2020 -
Let’s be perfectly clear: Writing the Summary on your CV
...somewhere along the … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search,job seeker,job seeking ... to work with other professionals to improve my skills and knowledge which will allow me to further contribute...
Article Working in Norway June 30 2019 -
Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)
...requests them). Why? Rather simple, really - hiring managers assume you already have contacts who’ll vouch ... Summary at the top that includes your background, skills and career goals adding more information to your...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 17 2020 -
- Employers have to assume more responsibility for employees who are working from home
...are involved. In addition, we must ensure that management provides good communication and follow-up when ... to raise their skills Akademikerne are pleased that the government is investing in skills development in...
Article Aktuelt Nov. 16 2020 -
Praise Be – Or Not?
...adjectives – creative, loyal, hardworking, … feedback,management,praise, Working in Norway Last fall in Bergen ... positive feedback had they gotten from, say, their managers? Silence… Surprised, I asked them to explain why...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 29 2016 -
Don’t label yourself: What did you learn on the job?
...are. They’ll say, ‘I’m a teacher’, ‘I’m a sales manager’, ‘I’m a mechanical engineer’ and the like. Been ... did you accomplish? List these learning points as skills and write each one down if it helps you remember...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 28 2020 -
How to Explain a [Hole/Gap] in Your CV
English … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,english CV,English language skills,job interview tips, Working ... understandable, as it’s a widely held belief that hiring managers look so negatively at these “holes” that they...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 11 2018 -
Say What? Foreign Language Anxiety in the Global Workplace
...yourself understood when doing the same. communication skills,foreign language,foreign language anxiety,intercultural ... switched jobs and began trying to speak with his new manager if they, for example, found themselves facing one...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 3 2016 -
Joining a board for the first time? – Here are some tips to get you started
...work A board has the overall responsibility for managing and leading a company, ensuring a sound business ... board tasks and differences in the background and skills of board members and the CEO. All board matters...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 25 2021 -
CV Writing: Giving up before you even start?
...communication skills,CV writing skills,english CV,English writing skills,writing skills, Working in Norway ... will show. And you just might get that hiring manager’s call – and then you’ll be in heaven.
Article Working in Norway May 11 2019 -
The Most Common Mistake CV Writers Make
...cv writing,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,english CV,English writing skills,job search,job seeking ... thinking that there’s something wrong with my editing skills, as you don’t see any language errors at all…right...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 29 2019 -
Free training courses for Tekna members
...industry-specific programs for raising employees’ skills in the petroleum and electro/energy sectors. Apply ... Apply now and earn credits while increasing your skill level. Råd og tips The changing workforce requires...
Article Råd og tips Jan. 27 2022 -
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Why Having a Well-Written LinkedIn Profile Won’t Upset Your Boss
...month. He started off by explaining to … CV writing skills,international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile ... by many workers: improve your profile and risk management suspicion? Leave as is and avoid said suspicion...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 3 2017 -
Good Boss Bad Boss: What Have You Had?
The restaurant manager (male) … international workplace,management,management skills,working in norway ... And I’ve had a few of my own: The restaurant manager (male) who told me that one or more of us waitresses...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2019 -
LinkedIn: Tell the Truth (Please), Part Two
...stylized format. ‘It’ in this … CV writing skills,English language skills,foreign language,international workplace ... giving the careful response, ‘Well, yes, I can manage pretty well in most situations, both spoken and...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 28 2017 -
Are you (at all) interested in what you do at work?
...heard, but … communication skills,international workplace,networking skills,professional development,the ... started in. I noticed this time that while many managed to do a fair job of giving more detail about an...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 29 2018 -
Don’t Buzz: How to Avoid Using the Overused When Writing Your CV
...your CV/LinkedIn profile. CV writing skills,English writing skills,intercultural communication,international ... possible using professional language that hiring managers will understand. How are they to go forward? They...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 13 2021 -
– You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements
...interested in it and hope you’ve managed to talk about your skills adequately. A lot of people call and ... job from reading the job posting? What kind of skills are they looking for now and in the future, and...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021 -
Job Applications: Why Do You Seek Approval?
...somewhere into my instruction: Why do you … CV writing skills,english CV,international workplace,job search,job ... reading our application where we tell about our skills and experience for the job at hand. We write with...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 22 2017 -
Five reasons to take the salary survey
...when negotiating with the company’s top-level management. These number are often used for explaining why ... that many employers value highly. – In addition to skills development and other benefits, one way to reward...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 16 2021
