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Why do volunteer work? Here are some thoughts.
Did you know that by volunteering, it can make you feel like you have more time on your hands? And that ... with us, and other Tekna members. It does not matter if you work in the IT industry, while at the same time...
Article Working in Norway June 8 2018 -
Why You Should Say ‘Sorry’ at Work
...but to my surprise others really had a problem with it. Why, they asked, should I say this when I’m not ... anything wrong? What do I have to be sorry about? It turned out they were directly translating ‘å beklage’...
Article Working in Norway June 3 2017 -
Job Seekers: Can you write less and get more?
...definition says that it was first used in 1947 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It was what he felt ... definition says that it was first used in 1947 by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. It was what he felt...
Article Working in Norway May 31 2019 -
What’s your look on ‘Link’?
...way. But it isn’t always just their words that need looking at. A pro photo? Nah, I’d say it’s the photo ... LinkedIn profiles. Figuring maybe that if it looks good in one place, it’ll look good in the other. Out of touch...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2020 -
How to Answer the Interview Question: “So, how long do you plan on staying here?”
...misunderstandings arise, there are two ways of looking at it. Let’s take the darker one first, which says that ... how long you will stay in the job should you get it. Additionally, there’s a subtext here implying that...
Article Working in Norway May 19 2017 -
Next generation bioinformatics
As a relatively young discipline, bioinformatics has had an exceptional growth in technology ... public interest. But what is bioinformatics? How is it used in novel research and commercial products? And...
Article Tema: Bio- og klima Aug. 26 2022 Streaming -
Relationships Working for You?
...people with whom you have some sort of connection, be it biological and/or emotional. Parents, siblings, partner ... people with whom you have some sort of connection, be it biological and/or emotional. Parents, siblings, partner...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2019 -
– A simple country boy from Sunnmøre
...while following COVID restrictions. And on top of it all, he’s been doing a top-to-bottom remodel of his ... fact that there’s only 24 hours in a day don’t allow it, he says. Born in true Ivar Aasen country in the...
Article Aktuelt June 21 2021 -
Will your pension be enough for retirement?
...receive higher pension benefits. This pension plan is important for your future, and if it won’t pay out enough ... depends first and foremost on the amount of money it saves for you. Contribution rates in the public sector’s...
Article Råd og tips June 9 2022 -
Create a CV and cover letter that stand out
...just your experience. They are about how you present it. Tekna’s new CV and cover letter tool, Candeno, helps ... create targeted CVs and cover letters with ease. It guides you through every stage of the job search...
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Leave of absence
...receive cash benefits while they are on certain types of leave. Several employers provide benefits that are ... receive their full salary during parental leave. It is common for the employer to pay the difference...
Article Råd og tips June 14 2023 -
No need to delete: How to write about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search
Did you know that it’s standard practice to not list jobs you’ve had more than ten years ago on your ... designer. See how this works? The past is never dead. It’s not even past (W. Faulkner). So you should never...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021 -
Blue-green infrastructure – Smart and Sustainable
...infrastructure and why is it important? Learn about smart and sustainable infrastructure. Is it really possible ... Programme What is blue-green infrastructure and why is it important? David Brassfield, NFGI Green roofs today...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 25 2019 Streaming -
Skype Meetings: You Can’t Run and You Can’t Hide
...clients because it was on the phone and they didn’t have to see my face’. And ‘I find it hard to have to ... while letting others do most of the talking.’ Or ‘It’s just weird having to look into a screen all the...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 8 2016 -
Networking Nerves: Is the Tip Included?
...anyone there, what will I do during the breaks?’ It turned out she was dreading the thought of having ... one-point list: ask someone a question That’s it? That’s it. To illustrate in the above case, use one of...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 13 2016 -
Are You Working in Norway…or Wanting to Work in Norway?
"The Norwegian Model" and your rights with regard to it. Program: Working in Norway. How does The Norwegian ... important here? How to be temporarily employed – How is it different from other types of employment? What are...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 13 2022 Streaming -
Be your best: Interview tips for second-language Zoomers
...coming up? Working in Norway Here’s some sympathy – it’s hard enough to do an in-person interview in a different ... questions you have about the position beforehand. Having it in front of you will help you keep track of the conversation...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 7 2020 -
Module 4 – How to stay relevant as an employee in the future of work
...career plan while others make it up as they go along. But no matter what, it’s important for all of us to ... change jobs in order to make smart career moves. It can be a good idea to look into opportunities at...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 6 2022 -
Avoid these mistakes in your annual salary review
...reviews take place will vary, but that as a member it is a good idea to ask for a review before the pot ... bosses convene reviews of this type, in which case it will be up to you to ask for a meeting,” she says...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 4 2025 -
CV Writing Tips: What’s your 2020 story?
If you’ve been working in Norway the past year, it’s very likely some aspect of your work has changed: ... permanently. But no matter what’s happened to you in 2020, it’s forced you to adapt to a new situation, either when...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 10 2020 -
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 -
Parental leave
...salary, holiday pay, or other employer‑funded benefits during a period of unpaid leave. Pension and insurance ... times the basic amount (G). Sick pay and care benefits Taking unpaid leave means you are not entitled...
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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 -
Saves over NOK 30,000 a year by being a Tekna member
...alone. It’s gotten more expensive to live in Norway in 2022; we have bigger expenses, and so it’s natural ... rate difference sounds so little; but over a year, it grows to be quite a lot. This means that she’s saving...
Article Sept. 15 2022 -
Health, environmental and life science
Health, environmental and life science Articles and webinars Do you work or are you interested in health, environment or life science? ... opportunities, and inspiring professional debate. Check it out!...
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