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Just starting out and expecting a raise? (Okay, but it’s not a sure thing)
Anders Kvam. Aktuelt When you begin working at a new job after finishing school, you’re in the starting phase ... mainly caused by the fact that they acquire more skills and experience and take on more responsibility...
Article Aktuelt Jan. 8 2024 -
Looking for work?: Tips on how to write about your skill set
...at least one job in their life has learned some skills along the way. What kind of skills do you have ... growling into his phone, “I have a particular skill set”. Given his convincing tone of voice (and that...
Article July 30 2020 -
Module 1 – What are you good at?
...every job you’ve ever had, your experience and acquired skills. While this seems like a tough job and takes ... to when you were a student and including all your jobs and other work-related experiences. Think about...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 28 2022 -
“I’ve been wondering…?”: Nine common career development questions
...what you have in your toolkit (= your skills) when you start a new job – and how you use what’s in this toolkit ... time in yourself in order to find out what your job-related strengths and weaknesses are. A simple tool...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 6 2022 -
Job seeking in the informal job market
Generally speaking, there are two markets for job seekers to consider – the formal and the informal. ... first you hear of an available position is through a job posting, while in the informal market, networking...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022 -
Module 3 – Figure out your strengths
...what you have in your toolkit (= your skills) when you start a new job – and how you use what’s in this toolkit ... Inge’s most important personal characteristic and skill: Laziness. Along with a passion for finding solutions...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 1 2022 -
Is your CV missing this information?
Including a paragraph where you describe your skills is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass by. Råd og ... has a great deal of insight into what works when job seekers are writing their CV and cover letters. For...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021 -
Relationships Working for You?
...communication skills,management skills,Norwegian business culture,relationship skills, Working in Norway ... relationships, and you’re ‘in a relationship’ both off the job and on. How are your relationships working for you...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2019 -
Shopping and CV Writing: Can you curb your urge?
...for proofreading … CV writing skills,English writing skills,job seeker,job seeking, Working in Norway Have ... at me was the excess items that appeared in the skills section. The writer had put down that they a) were...
Article Working in Norway May 26 2019 -
Want to work in Norway? This is what you need to know
...have a job here, says Hegge. Hegge explains that you don’t have to think about conditions for skilled workers ... if I’m from outside of the EU? — If you are a skilled worker and a citizen of a non-EU country, you may...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 30 2022 -
Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)
...so, and b) it made us look like solid, qualified job applicants. But somewhere down the CV-writing road ... and so this practice was sidelined (unless the job listing requests them). Why? Rather simple, really...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 17 2020 -
Five steps to landing your first dream job
Is your goal to find a job that’ll leave you happy at the end of the day? Even if you’re still a student ... steps needed to finding and landing your first dream job. Råd og tips Whether you’re a new student or have...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 17 2022 -
– You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements
...analyze a job posting? Råd og tips When employers are looking for new people, they often make use of job postings ... type of ad? What’s the job title, and what’s at the core of this type of job? These are the two most...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021 -
How/Why Should You Write a CV Summary?
...writing skills,English CV writing skills,job search tips,job seeking tips,resume writing skills, Working ... experience. Instead, I’ve been writing back to all these job seekers encouraging them to put in a Summary right...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 18 2020 -
Changing jobs makes sense
Tekna’s salary statistics, if you stayed in the same job over the last year, your salary has probably increased ... approximately 7,2 per cent. If, however, you changed jobs and joined a new company in the same sector you...
Article Råd og tips Jan. 7 2024 -
Are you a non-Norwegian looking for a job in Norway?
...about job ads from an English-speaking applicant veteran. Working in Norway Applying for a job in Norway ... speaker? Here are a few points to consider: Some job ads can be confusing as they don’t state clearly...
Article Working in Norway July 21 2020 -
Me, overqualified? How to show you’re not by a long shot
...full-time work hamster wheel and want to get off? Most job seekers give the impression that they want to speed ... career change,communication skills,cover letter writing,CV writing skills,job seeking,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 22 2019 -
Norwegian companies need more technology experts
– This confirms our experience that both low-skilled workers and high-tech/STEM competency are highly ... Engineering – Math), fields. Must strengthen IT skills In this report three out of four companies respond...
Article Aktuelt Apr. 28 2021 -
Let’s be perfectly clear: Writing the Summary on your CV
...right or wrong in resume writing frustrates some job seekers, especially engineers, whose training has ... the … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search,job seeker,job seeking, Working...
Article Working in Norway June 30 2019 -
Module 4 – How to stay relevant as an employee in the future of work
...ourselves. Råd og tips You don’t need to change jobs in order to make smart career moves. It can be a ... comfort zone and learn something new Practice your skills and develop more superpowers Share your knowledge...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 6 2022 -
Don’t label yourself: What did you learn on the job?
...you ever had a job, and if you did, what did it teach you? Working in Norway Too often, job seekers tend ... Instead, they define themselves with a label (read: job title) to tell us who they are. They’ll say, ‘I’m...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 28 2020 -
Job Seekers: Can you write less and get more?
2) … cover letter writing skills,CV writing skills,English writing skills,job seeking, Working in Norway ... is elaborate) and too much exaggeration of their skills and experience (which is embellishment). The second...
Article Working in Norway May 31 2019 -
The Most Common Mistake CV Writers Make
Can you spot the mistake? Recently, a job-seeking engineer sent me their CV to proofread for grammatical ... writing,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,english CV,English writing skills,job search,job seeking tips, Working...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 29 2019 -
Module 2 – Figure out what you want to do
...good choices in life. For instance, if you have a job you like, you’ll be more productive at it. You’ll ... career for yourself. Råd og tips While there are many jobs that may appear interesting on the surface, it’s...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 31 2022 -
No need to delete: How to write about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search
...you know that it’s standard practice to not list jobs you’ve had more than ten years ago on your CV? That ... writing about your career when applying for a new job? Working in Norway You’re certainly not alone if...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021
