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Conference Speakers: Do they ever learn?
...lose their power or importance’. communication skills,conference,conference speakers,speakers, Working ... of talks given on the conference’s main theme of ‘Jobs of the Future’. It was interesting to note that...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 28 2016 -
Praise Be – Or Not?
...group of unemployed engineers who had lost their jobs because of downsizing related to the offshore oil ... group of unemployed engineers who had lost their jobs because of downsizing related to the offshore oil...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 29 2016 -
How to Break My Language Barrier
...he/she works. This person has a … communication skills,intercultural communication,language barrier, Working ... has a steady job in the organization, one that requires a high level of education and skill – so that’s...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 23 2016 -
Don’t Buzz: How to Avoid Using the Overused When Writing Your CV
...your CV/LinkedIn profile. CV writing skills,English writing skills,intercultural communication,international ... ‘synonyms for motivated’. But what if their language skills aren’t strong enough to determine which words that...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 13 2021 -
How to Answer the Interview Question: “So, how long do you plan on staying here?”
...one of several applicants being considered for the job. Thought things were going rather well until the ... do you plan on … international workplace,job interview,job search, Working in Norway I recently got an...
Article Working in Norway May 19 2017 -
‘Why didn’t I get the job?’: Our Need for Post-Interview Answers
I had answered a newspaper ad posting a teaching job at a newly started school in the area. The student ... up until the job you really want is yours. career,international workplace,interview skills, Working in...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 7 2021 -
Five reasons to take the salary survey
...sought-after benefits for members who are looking for a new job and Tekna representatives who are negotiating salaries ... that many employers value highly. – In addition to skills development and other benefits, one way to reward...
Article Aktuelt Sept. 16 2021 -
GAP Analysis
...invest some time in yourself to find out what your job-related strengths and weaknesses are. A simple tool ... The building blocks of competency are knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes. Spend some time identifying...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022 -
Sky-high growth of digital paper tablet
...companies in IT sector job growth – in other words companies with the strongest job growth rates during ... 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 -
The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview
LinkedIn entitled, ‘The Real Reason You Didn’t Get That Job’ by LI Influencer Liz Ryan in which she lists five ... mistakes. cv writing,intercultural communication,job search,job seeking,LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021 -
Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing
...solutions today as have been editing yet another job-seeker’s cover letter. One that’s long on sentences ... in these letters – their writers have a lot of skills yet little experience at presenting them in a clear...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2020 -
What’s Your Feeling About Phone Interviews?
Maybe you applied for a job a few weeks ago — ? One you really wanted and actually felt quite qualified ... adrenaline when you see their name … interview skills,job interview,job seeking,phone interview,working in norway...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2019 -
Impact at Work: What’s Yours?
...international workplace,internationalization,job skills,LinkedIn profile,social media, Working in Norway ... start of a new year, you might look back at your job over the past twelve months and ask yourself, ‘Have...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 14 2017 -
Good Boss Bad Boss: What Have You Had?
...bad boss there are no good jobs, and with a good boss there are no bad jobs.’ Is it true? Well, over the ... … international workplace,management,management skills,working in norway,workplace culture, Working in...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2019 -
‘Why didn’t I get the job?’: Playing the Sympathy Card
My recent article about not getting the first job I ever interviewed for in Norway triggered a certain ... internationalization,interview skills, Working in Norway My recent article about not getting the first job I ever interviewed...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 8 2021 -
Repeat As Needed: What Job Seekers Should Tell Themselves
...before throwing yourself off the deep end of the job search swimming pool doesn’t mean you’re an egomaniac; ... before throwing yourself off the deep end of the job search swimming pool doesn’t mean you’re an egomaniac;...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 14 2021 -
How to write a good cover letter
...a bit of effort, if you want to be called for a job interview, your application has to be relevant and ... skrive søknad Råd og tips Before starting Read the job posting carefully before writing your cover letter...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 18 2022 -
Application Letter Writing: A Little (List) Goes a Long Way
In my most recent blog post, I wrote about how job-seekers need to use active verbs in their writing ... application letter. cv writing,English writing skills,international workplace,jobseeking, Working in...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 11 2021 -
Cross-Cultural Confusion: What’s Not to Love at an Interview?
...title had caught my eye: ‘The 3 Secrets to Landing a Job When the Company Isn’t Hiring’ by American business ... communication,international workplace,interview skills, Working in Norway I went on LinkedIn the other...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 10 2016 -
Making New Connections: (How to) Write a LinkedIn Message
You need to write a message every time you send someone a connection request. You really do. Just ... requests coming … English writing skills,international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile, Working...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 4 2017 -
We’re going for more content in English
...work in the private sector, and many of them have jobs that extend beyond national borders, with English ... English-speaking members, including professional courses, skills development, advisement, and – not least— webpages...
Article Aktuelt June 1 2021 -
The Intercultural Interview Dating Game: Us vs Them?
...to take their new relationship to the next level. job interview, Working in Norway Sometimes the best thing ... example, in the arena of international business, job interviews taking place between people whose first...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 5 2021 -
When Just Being Nice Won’t Cut It: Why You Need Interview Adjectives/Examples
...yet necessary, situation when trying to land a new job. At a recent evening course on this … Does anybody ... found…acceptable? …wanting? interview,interview skills,jobseeking, Working in Norway Probably not, which...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 9 2021 -
But It’s Not My Fault: Business E-Mail Etiquette When Your Sender Can’t Write Right
...was to be their official working language on the job (topic for another blog post: international companies ... fear of making her feel badly about her English skills, and ultimately very badly about herself. Another...
Article Working in Norway May 30 2016 -
It’s All Good: How to Answer (Exasperating) E-Mails
...they have weak language skills and so their writing is shaky. But they’ve got a job to do – and even may ... may be afraid of losing their job. But their linguistic challenge has now landed on your business plate...
Article Working in Norway June 20 2017
