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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...

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...

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...

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? ... your experience, which can be beneficial for your career. But the most important reason for many of our...

Minding the Gap of Underemployment

Halfway through my course on ... including wanting more “career growth” and/or to follow their chosen “career path”. However, although ... more about what Tekna can do for you in your career development...

Employees are getting less and less from organizational value creation

The latest data from governmental committee TBU (Det tekniske beregningsutvalget) shows ... average employees’ salaries at the end of their career. It’s very challenging to try and change this situation...

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

...graduate degree, says Abrahamsen. Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and ... and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips and guidance Beige Cta Jumped right in Most...

GAP Analysis

...them Råd og tips Why When starting out in your career, it’s important to take the time to stop what you’re ... set aside time for the analysis Define a future career goal Get updated on the latest competency trends...

Module 1 – What are you good at?

...defined requirements and goals. (Linda Lai, 1997). A career is a spectrum of personal and professional learning ... order for you to achieve work-life balance and career-related goals. In this first module we’re asking...

What if the interviewer asks you to talk about your weaknesses?

Should you even give an answer? Råd og tips You’re at a job interview, and your potential ... an expert on issues surrounding competency and careers. He says it’s important to have thought through...

Empowering International Professionals: "Through Tekna I found like-minded people"

Through Tekna’s Big Data network for data professionals, foreign workers in Norway ... like-minded individuals can have a big influence on your career and well-being. After Ning Zhou, Principal Product...

Thinking about a new job? Don’t forget to check out the pension benefits

How much will my new employer save toward my pension? What kind of pension might I get ... jobs up to several times over the course of their career. When starting over, your job description and salary...

The experts’ best advice on how you should combine your home office and personal life

...with a time management expert, family therapist and career coach: Here are their best tips on how we should ... your life. The career coach: Train yourself in self-management Currently employed at NAV, career coach Siren...

young employees have steep curves

...surely work your way upwards and onwards on the career and pay ladder over the course of your working ... increase too rapidly at the beginning of their careers. But this can also have positive knock-on effects...

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 ... unofficial cut-off date for writing about your career when applying for a new job? Working in Norway...

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Make the Call: Five Great Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Job

Have you ever called the ‘contact person’ listed on a job posting? Working in Norway ... an interview. Here are five examples taken from career coach Liz Ryan, my go-to guru on all things job-related:...

Will your pension be enough for retirement?

...contribution rates are lowest at the start of someone’s career (when salaries are usually lower), it’s important ... good pension plan in place at the start of your career. A defined contribution pension plan and a civil...

2022: Good news: Increased tax deductions for your Tekna dues!

In 2022 you can deduct up to NOK 5,800 of your trade union membership dues. Aktuelt "This ... union backing you up, helping you with salary, career, and professional development, is hard to measure...

‘Why didn’t I get the job?’: Playing the Sympathy Card

My recent article about not ... the power to either hire me or not. As any good career coach would tell me, I had psyched myself out by ... more about what Tekna can do for you in your career development...

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...profile and e-mail Invoice payment J Job-seeking and career advice L Legal advice Legal advice on matters of ... for students who will embark on a professional career when they complete their studies, including tips...

When Your Foreign Best Isn’t Good Enough: Transferring Higher Education Across Borders

One of the most difficult ... your home country rejected by your new country. career,higher education,international workplace, Working ... more about what Tekna can do for you in your career development...

Check out these 5 points before signing a contract

...should concern you especially? Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and ... and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips and guidance Beige Cta Five points you should...

Record growth – Tekna membership passes 100,000

Tekna is experiencing record high membership growth and has now passed 100,000 members. In ... university. We then follow members throughout their career and into retirement. At each stage, our members...

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

...how you should do this below. Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and ... and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips and guidance Beige Cta Don’t need to meet every...