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  1. 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 ... your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract...

    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

    Can Norway learn anything from Iranian work culture? After coming to Norway in 2011, Ensieh ... jobs in Norway, including what her CV should look like and how to write an effective cover letter. – This...

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

    ...relevant to this decision. Your employer has to write minutes from this meeting; they provide an official ... might also be a good idea to bring along your updated CV to this meeting. While at the meeting, if your employer...

    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 ... tips What should a CV include? You’ll find the answer here. It’s important that your CV has a clear and...

    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 ... While at the Daily Times, Ali got the chance to write about art, culture and the environment. – It was...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 15 2022
  6. Privacy Policy

    ...currently, they include Tekna’s salary statistics, CV-builder and career compass. Further details about ... In order to exercise your rights, contact us in writing, and we’ll answer your inquiry as soon as possible...

    Article June 13 2022
  7. Job seeking in the informal job market

    ...looking for work. Some general tips: Write an open cover letter and CV that’s targeted to a specific organization ... open application. CV Builder – We can help you with your CV and cover letter! Using our CV Builder will help...

    Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022
  8. 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
  9. How to write a good cover letter

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

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

    ...you don’t have more than your degree to put on your CV, it might appear a little thin compared with someone ... courses/activities will give you valuable experience and make your CV stand out from the crowd. – And here’s another tip:...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 17 2022
  11. 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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  12. 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 ... poorly written CV can prevent you from being called in for an interview. Try looking at your CV – but this...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021
  13. – 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 best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract...

    Article Aktuelt Dec. 17 2021
  14. 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 ... your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract...

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

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

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 21 2021
  16. – You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements

    Making a thorough analysis before starting to write your application can make the difference between ... your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract...

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

    ...might think that since the employer already has your CV and cover letter, the only thing left for them to ... your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract...

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

    Invoice payment Job-seeker courses Job seeking, writing a CV and completing an application Legal advice Legal ... first job after you complete your studies. Try the CV builder on tekna.no. It provides built-in advice...

    Article Råd og tips Aug. 16 2021
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview

    ...details. Avoid mispelllings and grammar mistakes. cv writing,intercultural communication,job search,job seeking ... misspellings and examples of shaky grammar in her writing that left me the reader confused as to her qualifications...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021
  24. No need to delete: How to write about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search

    ...ten years ago on your CV? That ten years is the unofficial cut-off date for writing about your career when ... you do, should you take a second look at your writing? People tell me that they can really agonize over...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021
  25. By the numbers: Use metrics to improve your CV

    ...with numbers, which it does. That is, when writing your CV, “using metrics” means describing what you’ve ... accomplished at work in a quantifiable way through writing numbers. Hiring managers want detail, not clichés...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2020