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Should you ever ask about salary during a job interview?

Should you wait until you get your employment contract proposal before looking at the ... question. Of course, your interviewers have read your CV, so they know about your accomplishments and experiences...

What’s Your Feeling About Phone Interviews?

Maybe you applied for a job a few weeks ago — ? One you really wanted and actually felt ... definite impression that my interviewer hadn’t read my CV beforehand. Again, unsettling. It threw me off track...

Looking for work?: Tips on how to write about your skill set

Everyone who’s had at least one job in their life has learned some skills along the way. ... ‘competence area’ or ‘competencies’. But for creating a CV or LinkedIn profile, I advise writers to describe...

Older Job Seekers: The Painful Need to Leave Your Past Behind

Since we’re so often told that all of our previous life experiences have formed us into the individuals we are today, it’s hard ... and deserve. Read more tips and advice regarding CV and cover letter...

Tekna members' guide to a residence permit for work in Norway

...enclose: Documentation of education and work experience, CV, documentation that you have sufficient funds for ... enclose: Documentation of education, work experience, CV, an offer of employment form signed by yourself and...

Your LinkedIn Summary: Be Smart, Write Smart

You don’t need to prove you’re smart. We know you are. At yet another one of my LinkedIn ... exception; I headed back to my … business communication,CV writing skills,English writing skills,international...

Working abroad

...advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips ... organizations through the European organization FEANI. Your CV and cover letter might need to be written in a...

Hiring Discrimination

Generally speaking, a private sector employer can hire anyone they’d like. At the same time, ... qualified applicant with a disability or gap in their CV to an interview. Additionally, these regulations...

Are you making these interview mistakes?

– You won’t get rejected because you were nervous. Råd og tips BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT: ... advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips...

Lost in (Cyber) Space?: Sending Your Application Into the Webcruiter Black Hole

As Robert from Duluth (or Hibbing, depending on who you ask) sang so many years ago, The Times ... course. And must admit that while sitting there … CV,job search,job seeking, Working in Norway As Robert...

Repeat As Needed: What Job Seekers Should Tell Themselves

Saying to yourself ‘They’d be lucky to have me as an employee’ before throwing yourself off the ... specialized knowledge and skills (as shown on their CV) including their background; where they grew up,...

The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview

I just finished reading an article on LinkedIn entitled, ‘The Real Reason You Didn’t Get That ... details. Avoid mispelllings and grammar mistakes. cv writing,intercultural communication,job search,job...

“Why Do You Want the Job?”: Your Words Lost and Found

How do you answer this question when you just can’t find the words? Yesterday as I was scrolling ... for an interview after sending … application letter,CV writing skills,English language skills,international...

– You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements

How should you analyze a job posting? Råd og tips When employers are looking for new people, ... advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips...

– You have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate a higher starting salary

What Kai Roger did in his new job Aktuelt You’re done with your studies and heading out to your ... advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips...

Check out these 5 points before signing a contract

You should be aware of this point before signing an employment contract. Aktuelt Have you ever ... advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips...

The Right Way to Think About Your LinkedIn Connections

Teaching a new topic is like trying out a new recipe. While you’re enthusiastic when starting out, ... part of it up. So when you take the first bite … cv writing,intercultural communication,international...

Negotiate your starting salary: If you don’t, you can lose out on a lot of money

You should negotiate your starting salary, otherwise you could easily miss out on thousands per ... advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips...

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How Tekna processes your personal information Your personal information is safe with Tekna Tekna ... currently, they include Tekna’s salary statistics, CV-builder. Further details about our privacy policy...

Podcast: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide

Episode transcript transcript Ensieh [00:00 - 00:23] One thing that was a kind of cultural shock ... Tekna representative was helping us to correct our CVs and instruct us how to apply for a job in Norway...

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