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

    ‘contact person’ listed on a job posting? Working in Norway Many people would answer no to that question ... person will give you the chance to write their name in your cover letter should you end up applying for...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 20 2020
  2. Don’t label yourself: What did you learn on the job?

    ...job, and if you did, what did it teach you? Working in Norway Too often, job seekers tend to overlook this ... with titles that are the same as what they’ve had in the past. Are you doing this yourself? If so, you’re...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 28 2020
  3. Try this Twitter tip when writing your next cover letter

    ...you’re trying to find a job?... Working in Norway The latest trend in cover letter writing calls for cutting ... phone friendly So your cover letter should be written in a ‘mobile device friendly style’. Yet keep the two...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2020
  4. Be your best: Interview tips for second-language Zoomers

    ...coming up? Working in Norway Here’s some sympathy – it’s hard enough to do an in-person interview in a different ... you have about the position beforehand. Having it in front of you will help you keep track of the conversation...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 7 2020
  5. Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)

    ...don’t need to list references on your CV? Working in Norway Back in the day, we all wrote our three references ... you already have contacts who’ll vouch for your work, or why would you even be applying for a job with...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 17 2020
  6. Are you a non-Norwegian looking for a job in Norway?

    English-speaking applicant veteran. Working in Norway Applying for a job in Norway as a first- or second-language ... be written in. If you’re unsure of this, before applying call the contact person listed in the ad to ask...

    Article Working in Norway July 21 2020
  7. Tekna representatives help you with your salary level

    ...negotiation. If you are not in a company with a collective bargaining agreement, you are in fact not entitled to ... to take part in wage negotiations. - In these cases the employer can determine wage increases without...

    Article Aktuelt July 7 2020
  8. Outdated to updated?: Quick tips for CV renewal

    ...that new look? Working in Norway Many job seekers don’t, especially those who’ve been working for awhile ... putting their education and work experience to (digital) paper. And yet, as in many areas of life – the...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2020
  9. CV/Cover Letter Writing Tips: Experience never gets old

    ...energy with our experience never gets old. Working in Norway A mid-career job seeker recently sent their ... and cover letter to me for editing and feedback. In case you didn’t know, ‘mid-career’ or ‘late-career’...

    Article Working in Norway June 23 2020
  10. Working Remotely: Is it your right?

    Do you consider working remotely to be your right? Working in Norway In Norway we work under the ideas ... ideas included in The Norwegian Model. Though when I’ve googled this term, it often comes up as The Nordic...

    Article Working in Norway June 11 2020
  11. All or nothing?: Managing your e-mail inbox

    ...question about dealing with unread mails in their inbox. Working in Norway “What”, I wondered aloud, “do you ... responsibly on the job. After a second, I took a breath in preparation to give them a few tips on how to separate...

    Article Working in Norway May 22 2020
  12. This is how you get elected as a Tekna Representative

    ...representative, you contribute to matters regarding working conditions and local collective bargaining agreements ... members' rights and interests in their working life and play an important role in what is called the "Norwegian...

    Article May 8 2020
  13. Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing

    ...hang onto something you’ve had for ages because it works as well for you now as it ever did? Say a stereo ... tongue to take your temperature). Working in Norway The low-tech things in life. Even when a lot more modern...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2020
  14. Quick Tips for Teleconferencing

    ...than ever before? Is that a problem for you? Working in Norway If you answered “um, yes, yes, yes and yes” ... again and again. They say that while writing e-mails in English can make them insecure – correct grammar...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 27 2020
  15. What’s your look on ‘Link’?

    ...a lot of editing work from graduating students who are heading out into the working world. They need ... LinkedIn writing tips, Working in Norway Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of editing work from graduating students...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2020
  16. How Not to Get Burned in the Interview Hot Seat

    ...best prepare myself for sitting in … interview technique,interviewing in English,job interview skills,job ... interview tips,the Norwegian workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway I’ve got a job interview on Monday...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 27 2020
  17. How/Why Should You Write a CV Summary?

    ...their studies and looking ahead to the world of work. But I’ve noticed that the CV a … CV writing skills ... tips,job seeking tips,resume writing skills, Working in Norway Wondering what your CV Summary should look...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 18 2020
  18. LinkedIn Connections: Time to grow/weed your garden?

    Why you should edit your LinkedIn Connections in your personal profile business English,business networking ... LinkedIn profile,writing LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway Is it time to grow your LI Connections garden...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 28 2020
  19. Have You Looked at Your LinkedIn Headline Lately?

    LinkedIn headline,writing LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway What are you? Maybe you were raised with the ... that’s not a bad thing. After all, they’ve probably worked very hard to earn the right to use them. So when...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 21 2020
  20. Meeting People: What do you tell them about yourself?

    Question: When I meet someone new in Norway, how long should my answer be when they ask me to tell them ... issues,living in Norway,Norwegian business culture,working in norway, Working in Norway Question: When...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 27 2019
  21. What’s Your Feeling About Phone Interviews?

    You open your e-mail one day, and there’s one in your in box from the company where you’re trying to get ... interview,job seeking,phone interview,working in norway, Working in Norway Maybe you applied for a job a few...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2019
  22. Can You Find the Mistake?

    ...as follows: There are 16 mistakes in grammar/spelling/punctuation in the following paragraph. Find them ... search tips,job seeking,job seeking tips, Working in Norway Last week I had to take an online editing...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 27 2019
  23. Working in Norway: The Colleague Conversation

    Yet another reason to be happy that you’re working in Norway? Consider the Norwegian term medarbeidersamtale ... nouns together to form a new one. Which they do a lot in this country, much to the confusion of foreigners...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 15 2019
  24. Phone Follow-up: Job Seeking in a Perfect World

    ...jobbsøk,jobs in Norway,Norwegian business culture,søke jobb,working in norway, Working in Norway If there’s ... timeline about when I might hear if I’ll be called in for an interview. Could you put me on with someone...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 31 2019
  25. Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC

    ...search,job seeking tips,working in norway,writing skills, Working in Norway I’ve realized lately how ... recently that reading through her CV was like standing in front of a dressing room mirror with a new outfit...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2019