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When Your Foreign Best Isn’t Good Enough: Transferring Higher Education Across Borders
...while the educational authorities do not express it that way in the letter they send out to inform you ... while the educational authorities do not express it that way in the letter they send out to inform you...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 6 2021 -
The Intercultural Interview Dating Game: Us vs Them?
...their new relationship to the next level. Most often, it seems like interviewees are ready for this development ... organization. Will I get "the call" or not? After it’s all over and they’ve returned home once more filled...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 5 2021 -
Interview Poker: The Danger of Keeping Your Cards (Too) Close to Your Chest
...professionals exchanging experiences and ideas, all too often it can turn into something resembling an interrogation ... professionals exchanging experiences and ideas, all too often it can turn into something resembling an interrogation...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 4 2021 -
The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview
...not be taken personally as it had nothing to do with your qualifications for it. Mispellings And yet, there ... might. This is because of the fact that although it doesn’t get mentioned due to people’s politeness...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021 -
Minding the Gap of Underemployment
...heard it before? It described their situation perfectly! After talking a bit more about what it means ... means to be underemployed, I assured my students that it is one of several perfectly acceptable reasons for...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 2 2021 -
Jobseeking – Interview Greeting
...second before repeating what she’s heard – pronouncing it completely wrong. What do you do? While discussing ... before answering. For instance, just how important is it to you that other people say your name correctly...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 1 2021 -
Your rights when laid off or unemployed
...can I be laid off? Can my employer pay my unemployment benefits in advance? Can my employer pay me the difference ... difference between my salary and unemployment benefits when I’m laid off? Can my employer reduce my salary...
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Extension of time limit for PhD studies due to absence/leave of absence
...studies and work duties. Each institution might have its own guidelines granting students the right to extend ... period due to absences lasting less than two weeks. It is therefore a good idea to find out about which...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 16 2021 -
Terms of employment for PhD candidates
Already completed PhD programs can be deducted. It is possible to agree on a part time position, with ... teaching, supervision and assessment/examination work. It is the employer’s responsibility that the rules of...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 16 2021 -
Bioprospecting
...for the purpose of commercialization and overall benefits of the society. In this recorded seminar you will ... about Bioprospecting and what you can do and how it works? Tekna is hosting an international, biennial...
Article Bio- og klimabloggen Mar. 15 2021 Streaming -
Check out Tekna’s new online store
...and clothes on our online store – and best of all, it’s easy to order things there. Our store offers competitive ... example buy active wear with the Tekna logo, and it won’t cost more than wherever else you shop. In Tekna...
Article Aktuelt Mar. 3 2021 -
Dismissal in the public sector
...specific rules that apply to civil servants. What does it take for an employer to terminate employment? Dismissal ... mentioned above, it is not considered justified if the employer can offer you other tasks. It is a prerequisite...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 2 2021 -
Your employer’s management rights
...employment contract places limits on management rights It follows from this that an employment contract is ... is central to ensuring employee rights as it’s normally the only written document that defines the contractual...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 2 2021 -
Dismissal: What are your legal rights if it happens to you?
...loses their job, it can have dramatic consequences for their life; this is why it’s important that people ... A dismissal notice must be given in writing, and it must be either delivered personally or sent by registered...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 28 2021 -
Travel expenses
Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) cannot force its employees to pay out of pocket for major travel expenses ... Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) after it changed its travel policy. Until 1 March 2015, employees...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 27 2021 -
Employee suspension
...situation. So if you’re a manager, you might find it difficult to have this employee at work while their ... company union representative should be present at it to help the employee if needed. If no such meeting...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 26 2021 -
Tekna Space
As a part of the network, you get: An arena for knowledge sharing in space Professional ... technology and Norway’s activities and potential in space. It is completely free and non-binding to participate...
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Social media and employers
...your employer can see what you’ve posted and use it to judge your employment relationship. How much can ... yourself on social media? The main rule is that it’s illegal to make defamatory or criminal statements...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 24 2021 -
Employment in the public sector
...to the qualification principle described below. It’s important that the most qualified candidate is offered ... 7) include the law’s first paragraph stating that it’s possible to make an exception for, among other things...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 22 2021 -
Working Overtime While Living Abroad
...where the Working Environment Act doesn’t apply, it’s important for employees to remember that they’re ... protection” is often applied here. However, when it comes to work hours, there’s reason to take notice...
Article Råd og tips Feb. 21 2021 -
Tekna Railway
As a part of the network, you get: Professional replenishment and communityOpportunity ... transportation, infrastructure, innovation, and technology. It’s completely free and non-binding to participate.
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Tekna Climate
As a part of the network, you get: An arena for knowledge sharing in climate Professional replenishment ... disciplines. The network is only for members, and it is completely free and non-binding to participate...
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Tekna Aquaculture
As a part of the network, you get:: A platform for knowledge sharing in the aquaculture industry ... work or are interested in the aquaculture industry. It is completely free and non-binding to participate...
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Tekna Biotechnologists
...biology, chemistry, pharmacy, food, and biochemistry. It is completely free and non-binding to participate ... society. We define biotechnology broadly, which means it encompasses all use of organic material to gain knowledge...
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Tekna Entrepreneurship
As a part of the network, you get: If you are a self-employed, entrepreneur, working in ... social, professional and political meeting places. It is completely non-binding to participate. Professional...
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