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Porttrait: Working in Norway – without speaking Norwegian?

...international members. Working in Norway Starting a new career in a foreign country will invariably be a profound ... some internationals as essential for long-term career prospects in Norway, allowing for better integration...

I have a PhD - now what?

March 25 at 12PM Are you a PhD candidate or ... considering becoming one? Are you curious about what career options you get with a PhD? Wondering what positions...

Article Forskningsbloggen Mar. 25 2021 Streaming

Competency mapping

Strategic competency mapping Take the next step in your career Whether you’re looking for a new job, need more ... performance review or starting point for speaking with a career advisor. If you need to speak with an advisor,...

Unemployed

Rights ... and assistance to unemployed or laid off members Career development services Rights and assistance to unemployed...

Module 4 – How to stay relevant as an employee in the future of work

This is what you probably want from your career: experience professional growth, realize your potential ... than yourself, and have fun! Some people need a career plan while others make it up as they go along.

Things I wish I knew before I started working in Norway

Is the coffee any good? Starting a professional career in a new country, on the other hand, comes with ... what advice he would give a compatriot starting a career in Norway, Benjamin Cretois is quick to answer:...

CV/Cover Letter Writing Tips: Experience never gets old

...experience never gets old. Working in Norway A mid-career job seeker recently sent their CV and cover letter ... feedback. In case you didn’t know, ‘mid-career’ or ‘late-career’ are terms used for people who have been...

Tekna’s starting salary recommendations 2026

...most difficult to negotiate during your entire career. This is because you don’t have a lot of work experience ... in order to get you off to a good start on your career, Tekna prepares annual salary recommendations for...

Five steps to landing your first dream job

...a bad idea to start thinking about your future career. Maybe you’ve been imagining the job you want, ... of Tekna’s career services, Mette Meinert Middle Mette Meinert is head of Tekna’s career services, and...

Job seeking in the informal job market

...concisely? Middle What are your goals and alternative career paths? Before you can jump into the informal job ... looking for. What are your short- and long-term career goals? Have you defined something – a job, organization...

The CV Creator

Do you want a professional-looking CV? Try our CV Builder! You do the initial groundwork; ... your CV to be reviewed by one of our experienced career advisors. This service is free for all Tekna members...

Membership benefits from A-Z

Me, overqualified? How to show you’re not by a long shot

...trying to land a new position. This is all well … career change,communication skills,cover letter writing ... with what you’ve been doing over the span of your career. If you don’t take the trouble to explain this...

The Story Behind Coastal Darkening

The darkening of the Norwegian coast is a new threat to the costal ecosystems. ... oceanography. Anne is a board representative for early career researchers at CCR, and one of Norway's representatives...

Article Tema: Bio- og klima Jan. 30 2021 Streaming

Module 2 – Figure out what you want to do

What ... know without a doubt that you’ve chosen the right career for yourself. Råd og tips While there are many ... taken care of. Our advice to you: Make sure your career choices include your values.

If you make use of all the benefits, it’s almost free.

Project Engineer Tahir Raheel Bin wanted to learn more about the Norwegian labour market. ... work-related issues. You will receive good advice on your career and professional development. New insights The...

Changing jobs makes sense

...just your expertise and what you have achieved career-wise, but also that a potential suitor wants you ... you will change jobs during the course of your career? “I’m 42 years old now, so I can still change jobs...

Is your CV missing this information?

...following article: After working over ten years as a career advisor and course instructor for Tekna, Mette ... your application, she explains. Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and...

How should you prepare yourself for a job interview?

...an expert on issues surrounding competency and career who feels there are two main points here that you ... for the actual job, he advises. Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and...

Are you making these interview mistakes?

As an expert on questions about competency and careers, consultant Jon Fredrik Alfsen (Impaktor AS) thinks ... what you’re saying, he advises. Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and...

Academic fields and professional networks

What are your interests? Why join a network? Stay updated in your field Join ... professional networks! Find your network to further your career {"@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject"...

STEM recruitment

We spark curiosity and build competence for tomorrow’s technologists Tekna aims to ignite ... working to ensure high competence among teachers and career advisers. Through partnerships with organisations...

Module 3 – Figure out your strengths

...transferable; they can be used in different phases of your career in different jobs, whether you work alone or interact ... either new opportunities in your current job or new career opportunities in general. You’ll have a greater...

Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing

...paragraph Include the most relevant aspects of your career that apply to the job. Use examples to show relevance ... you’re a new graduate, etc., and haven’t had a “career” yet.] Fifth paragraph End the letter with a courteous...

Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)

Did you know that you don’t need to list references on your CV? Working in Norway Back ... the top that includes your background, skills and career goals adding more information to your Work Experience...