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

    ...month. forhandle lønn,begynnerlønn,startlønn Råd og tips Perhaps you have finally received an offer for your ... Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips and guidance...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 1 2023
  2. – Seeing people put their feet up on the desk in front of their boss was a huge culture shock

    ...jobs in Norway, including what her CV should look like and how to write an effective cover letter. – This ... experience for me, she explains. – Do you have any tips for people who’re working in Norway and want to...

    Article Tekna Magasinet June 20 2023
  3. Downsizing: How to prepare yourself for a meeting if you’ve been dismissed

    ...how you can best prepare yourself for it. Råd og tips What’s this kind of meeting about? Before employers ... relevant to this decision. Your employer has to write minutes from this meeting; they provide an official...

    Article Råd og tips June 13 2023
  4. How to write a good CV

    It’s important to have a good CV when you want to shine in the eyes of a potential employer. It’s a golden ... Råd og tips What should a CV include? You’ll find the answer here. It’s important that your CV has a clear...

    Article Råd og tips May 9 2023
  5. Joined Tekna when he didn’t get any vacation pay

    While Ali Akhtarzada’s CV lists jobs as both an arts journalist and bar owner, what he most enjoys is ... vacation pay from one of them, he joined Tekna. Råd og tips We’re meeting Ali Akhtarzada (40) at his apartment...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 15 2022
  6. Job seeking in the informal job market

    ...being at the right place at the right time. Råd og tips Having a strategy that involves only looking at ... with respect to one or more of your career paths. Tips on how to move forward Contact people you think...

    Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022
  7. Module 1 – What are you good at?

    ...exercise by writing down «everything you’ve ever done» on the form below (or a separate document). Write down ... worksheet Advice to get started: Try using your current CV as a starting point. Think about everything you’ve...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 28 2022
  8. How to write a good cover letter

    ...express yourself in writing as well. jobbsøknad,god søknad,skrive søknad Råd og tips Before starting Read ... Read the job posting carefully before writing your cover letter and analyze what’s written there: What...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 18 2022
  9. Five steps to landing your first dream job

    ...finding and landing your first dream job. Råd og tips Whether you’re a new student or have been studying ... you don’t have more than your degree to put on your CV, it might appear a little thin compared with someone...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 17 2022
  10. CV and cover letter

    ...structured CV and well-written cover letter. Here you’ll find our helpful advice and tips on how to write these ... also have access to exclusive services like CV Builder and CV/cover letter review.

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  11. Is your CV missing this information?

    ...showing where you’ve worked that’s important in a CV. Including a paragraph where you describe your skills ... is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass by. Råd og tips No matter how well educated you are and how much...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021
  12. – 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 ... Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract? Career tips and guidance...

    Article Aktuelt Dec. 17 2021
  13. Check out these 5 points before signing a contract

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

    Article Aktuelt Dec. 17 2021
  14. Are you making these interview mistakes?

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

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 21 2021
  15. – 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, they often ... Making a thorough analysis before starting to write your application can make the difference between...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021
  16. How should you prepare yourself for a job interview?

    ...pressure? – You have two jobs as an interviewee Råd og tips You’ve been asked to come in for a job interview ... might think that since the employer already has your CV and cover letter, the only thing left for them to...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021
  17. Membership benefits from A-Z

    Invoice payment Job-seeker courses Job seeking, writing a CV and completing an application Legal advice Legal ... your studies. Try the CV builder on tekna.no. It provides built-in advice and tips as you proceed through...

    Article Råd og tips Aug. 16 2021
  18. Don’t Buzz: How to Avoid Using the Overused When Writing Your CV

    ...superficial buzzwords to describe your abilities in your CV/LinkedIn profile. The old phrase ‘I’m stuck between ... your abilities in your CV/LinkedIn profile. CV writing skills,English writing skills,intercultural communication...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 13 2021
  19. Older Job Seekers: The Painful Need to Leave Your Past Behind

    ...his personal character. At my most recent resumé-writing courses, I’ve started making it a point to bring ... ’ leaving out doesn’t mean leaving behind When writing your life’s work story, leaving out doesn’t mean...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2021
  20. Application Letter Writing: A Little (List) Goes a Long Way

    ...job-seekers need to use active verbs in their writing in order for the reader to understand what they ... that you should write use these verbs to “write clearly and concisely” in both your CV … Use active verbs...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 11 2021
  21. CV Writing: Don’t Just Be Responsible, Be Active

    ...instructor (me) something new. At an evening CV-writing course a few weeks ago, we had come to the part ... part where we talked about how and what to write when filling out ‘Work Experience’. I told those present...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 10 2021
  22. CV Writing Tips: What’s your 2020 story?

    ...story in your CV in a way the reader can understand and appreciate. tell your story in your CV in a way the ... Use active verbs in the present/past tense when writing: rearrange, reschedule, rotate, switch, reverse...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 10 2020
  23. Want to apply for a remote job? Some tips to get you started

    ...employment scene, here are some tips to get your application to stand out: Don’t write that you want a job that ... remote worker, not why it would be good for you Do write so that you show that you understand what the organization...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 16 2020
  24. Remotely possible? Getting no response to your (carefully crafted) job application

    ...put in a good few hours that morning revamping my CV and composing a cover letter specifically targeted ... advice, didn’t I? Can’t just dish out CV/cover letter writing tips as I do in my blog and not make this...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2020
  25. Looking for work?: Tips on how to write about your skill set

    ‘competence area’ or ‘competencies’. But for creating a CV or LinkedIn profile, I advise writers to describe ... basic tips to you, let me repeat that the majority of job seekers I help do not think or write in these...

    Article July 30 2020