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Networking Nerves: Is the Tip Included?
In the interest of following the current trend of writing advice in the form of tip lists, I’ll ... of … communication skills,intercultural communication,international workplace,networking skills, Working...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 13 2016 -
But It’s Not My Fault: Business E-Mail Etiquette When Your Sender Can’t Write Right
Yet another interesting aspect of modern communication came up during my most recent business e-mail ... Norway Yet another interesting aspect of modern communication came up during my most recent business e-mail...
Article Working in Norway May 30 2016 -
‘Why didn’t I get the job?’: Playing the Sympathy Card
...intercultural communication,international workplace,internationalization,interview skills, Working in Norway ... Tekna course to improve your on-the-job communication skills. Read more about what Tekna can do for you...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 8 2021 -
Empowering International Professionals: "Through Tekna I found like-minded people"
...her connect with Norwegian society. Finding a community of like-minded individuals can have a big influence ... like-minded people in the Norwegian Big Data community. While the network’s scope is pretty broad, the...
Article Tema: IKT Nov. 13 2023 -
Conference Speakers: Do they ever learn?
...when they lose their power or importance’. communication skills,conference,conference speakers,speakers ... create jobs and absorb the increasing number of skilled and unskilled individuals looking for new work...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 28 2016 -
Tell me: What’s the short version of your (working) life?
Have you ever thought about practicing how to tell someone about what you do at work? When ... that when … English speaking skills,globalization,intercultural communication,international workplace,working...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 15 2017 -
To Correct or Not to Correct: When Should Native Speakers Speak Up?
...coast along in English for … intercultural communication, Working in Norway Foreign language learners ... came up a few days ago at an ‘intercultural communication at work’ course, where both native and foreign...
Article Working in Norway June 9 2016 -
It’s All Good: How to Answer (Exasperating) E-Mails
...where signs of respect are expected in all communication. I find myself replying without really knowing ... knows deep inside that they have weak language skills and so their writing is shaky. But they’ve got...
Article Working in Norway June 20 2017 -
The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview
...grammar mistakes. cv writing,intercultural communication,job search,job seeking,LinkedIn profile, Working ... English. However, even in this informal type of communication, poor spelling and grammar automatically weakens...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021 -
Skype Meetings: You Can’t Run and You Can’t Hide
...an advance e-mail sent out … intercultural communication,international workplace,working in norway, Working ... more nervous and aware of my poor English speaking skills, it’s hard for me to see the person I’m talking...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 8 2016 -
No, Really: Why Didn’t I Get the Job? Foreign Speakers’ Need to Be in the Interview Feedback Loop
Recently, I posted an article about our need to find out why we didn’t get a job offer ... English language skills,intercultural communication,international workplace,interview skills,interview technique...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 16 2016 -
Minding the Gap of Underemployment
...you want to leave your current job?” communication,interview skills,job search,self-awareness,underemployment ... employed at a job that does not fully use one’s skills or abilities. I noticed several heads nodding eagerly...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 2 2021 -
Understanding the Underground: Why Foreign Speakers Sometimes Can’t Stop Speaking
“But do you know what: I am convinced that we underground folk ought to be kept on a curb. ... It doesn’t happen often, … communication skills,intercultural communication,international workplace, Working...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 4 2017 -
Networking Nerves 2: Another Tip Included
About a month ago I gave a piece of advice regarding how to start a conversation ... necessarily … Agder konferanse 2017,communication skills,intercultural communication,international workplace,networking...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 20 2017 -
Your job search: How to show how smart you are?
...business English,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search,job seeker,LinkedIn ... English or your own language. Chances are they communicate in a simple, direct way that you can easily understand...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 30 2019 -
Interview Poker: The Danger of Keeping Your Cards (Too) Close to Your Chest
While a job interview should be a lively, interesting conversation between two professionals exchanging ... employer. communication,intercultural communication,international workplace,interview skills, Working...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 4 2021 -
Paying It Forward: A Culture of Sharing in Business
...that ended with my running an intercultural communication course for the staff members in her department ... Norwegian? Interested in developing your professional skills? Many Tekna courses are offered in English around...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 20 2016 -
Sky-high growth of digital paper tablet
...components, making sure that the software that communicates with these components functions perfectly. – ... them that I work there. The need for high-level IT skills is increasing According to a new report from Economics...
Article Aktuelt June 21 2021 -
Cross-Cultural Confusion: What’s Not to Love at an Interview?
I went on LinkedIn the other day and read an article whose title had caught my eye: ‘The ... ‘landing’ had … intercultural communication,international workplace,interview skills, Working in Norway I went...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 10 2016 -
What’s Your Feeling About Phone Interviews?
...adrenaline when you see their name … interview skills,job interview,job seeking,phone interview,working ... with them so you can use your body language to communicate what a great candidate you are. Why is this happening...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2019 -
What Not to Say to a Foreigner
...of a co-worker’s accent accent,intercultural communication, Working in Norway Don’t make fun of a co-worker’s ... doomed. My career light won’t shine because my skills and experience will be kept in the dark through...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 6 2016 -
Record growth in Tekna
...new technology truly helped change the way we communicate and work for our members, company representatives ... professional meetings places combined with career and skills development for our student members. They’ve been...
Article Aktuelt May 4 2021 -
Joining a board for the first time? – Here are some tips to get you started
...unions, who argue that this weakens professional communities and leads to a loss of critical expertise. While ... some companies, this is done by the company’s communications officer in collaboration with one or more employee-elected...
Article Råd og tips Aug. 14 2025 -
The year that went downhill fast – this is how they experienced it
...will probably change in several ways. We’ll communicate and interact more across departments, and we ... developments have taught us a lot and raised our skills a lot, too, which will be important to have in...
Article Aktuelt Apr. 29 2021 -
How to write a good CV
...concrete and highlight your area of expertise, skills and personal qualities that are relevant for the ... where you can describe what’s made you a good communicator and what kind of feedback you’ve gotten. Your...
Article Råd og tips May 9 2023
