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  1. 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

  2. Me, overqualified? How to show you’re not by a long shot

    ...change,communication skills,cover letter writing,CV writing skills,job seeking,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian ... skill set than what you’ve been using? Second, write so the reader will understand your reasons for wanting...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 22 2019

  3. Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Why Having a Well-Written LinkedIn Profile Won’t Upset Your Boss

    ...man after a CV-writing course I gave last month. He started off by explaining to … CV writing skills,international ... having been approached by a young man after a CV-writing course I gave last month. He started off by explaining...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 3 2017

  4. – 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

  5. 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

  6. Want to apply for a remote job? Some tips to get you started

    ...tips to get your application to stand out: Don’t write that you want a job that lets you ‘work from anywhere’ ... 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. “Why Do You Want the Job?”: Your Words Lost and Found

    ...interview after sending … application letter,CV writing skills,English language skills,international ... answer the question, “Why do you want the job?” in writing. At this point I wish to offer my condolences to...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 5 2017

  12. – 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

  13. 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

  14. 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 ... majority of job seekers I help do not think or write in these concrete terms. Why not? Am not quite sure...

    Article July 30 2020

  15. Lost in (Cyber) Space?: Sending Your Application Into the Webcruiter Black Hole

    ...and application letter writing course. And must admit that while sitting there … CV,job search,job seeking ... student myself at a resumé and application letter writing course. And must admit that while sitting there...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 15 2016

  16. 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

  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. 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

  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. – 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. The Right Way to Think About Your LinkedIn Connections

    Teaching a new topic is like trying out a new recipe. While you’re enthusiastic when ... part of it up. So when you take the first bite … cv writing,intercultural communication,international workplace...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 25 2017

  24. Working abroad

    ...your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer or contract ... organizations through the European organization FEANI. Your CV and cover letter might need to be written in a different...

    Article Råd og tips Oct. 8 2014

  25. 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