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  1. Job interview tips

    Prepare for the interview Where are you in your career? Job interview tips Congratulations, the fact ... fact that you’ve been called in for a job interview means that you’re considered to be qualified for the...

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  2. Should you ever ask about salary during a job interview?

    Should you ever ask about salary during a job interview? Should you wait until you get your employment ... proposal before looking at the salary? Råd og tips As a job seeker, you expect a certain amount of salary...

    Article Råd og tips Jan. 9 2023
  3. Are you making these interview mistakes?

    ...making these interview mistakes? – You won’t get rejected because you were nervous. Råd og tips BE PRESENT ... your interview. Photo: Private Middle You’ve done a lot of work getting ready for your interview, and...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 21 2021
  4. How should you prepare yourself for a job interview?

    PREPARATION: How should you get ready for a job interview? Photo: Unsplash Sondre Tallaksrud Examples ... of this position? What are you looking for in a job? What kind of future opportunities do you see for...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021
  5. Is your CV missing this information?

    ...is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass by. Råd og tips No matter how well educated you are and how much ... CV can prevent you from being called in for an interview. Try looking at your CV – but this time from an...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021
  6. What if the interviewer asks you to talk about your weaknesses?

    POOR QUALITIES: How should you answer when an interviewer asks about your weaknesses? Photo: Unsplash Sondre ... Sondre Tallaksrud What if the interviewer asks you to talk about your weaknesses? Should you even give...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021
  7. How to write a good cover letter

    Tips on how to write a great cover letter While it requires a bit of effort, if you want to be called ... called for a job interview, your application has to be relevant and show what you can can do for a company...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 18 2022
  8. Job seeking in the informal job market

    Job seeking in the informal job market Generally speaking, there are two markets for job seekers to consider ... 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
  9. How to write a good CV

    ...well-written cover letter, is what will get you an interview. Råd og tips What should a CV include? You’ll find the ... format, is easy to read and targeted towards the job you’re applying for. And while there isn’t just one...

    Article Råd og tips Feb. 27 2023
  10. Negotiate your starting salary: If you don’t, you can lose out on a lot of money

    ...lose out on a lot of money An expert gives you 4 tips on how to negotiate your starting salary. forhandle ... begynnerlønn, startlønn Råd og tips Maybe you’ve finally been offered your dream job – and as a recent graduate...

    Article Råd og tips Nov. 24 2021
  11. The big salary increases come when you change jobs

    MORE PAY? You might just have to change jobs to get the salary you need. Photo: Mikkel Moe Sondre Tallaksrud ... come when you change jobs Why does changing jobs increase your salary? Råd og tips While there are many...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 7 2021
  12. Five steps to landing your first dream job

    ...a good idea to start thinking about what kind of job you want and the best way to become qualified for ... Five steps to landing your first dream job Is your goal to find a job that’ll leave you happy at the end...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 17 2022
  13. Be your best: Interview tips for second-language Zoomers

    Be your best: Interview tips for second-language Zoomers Are you a second language English speaker who’s ... who’s got a Zoom interview coming up? Working in Norway Here’s some sympathy – it’s hard enough to do...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 7 2020
  14. – You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements

    ...to have worked with all of the tasks listed in a job posting. Photo: Mikkel Moe Sondre Tallaksrud – You ... don’t meet all of the job requirements How should you analyze a job posting? Råd og tips When employers are...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021
  15. How Not to Get Burned in the Interview Hot Seat

    I’ve got a job interview on Monday morning. I know no one at this workplace and know only a bit about ... do know is something about the job itself, as I’ve held onto the job description (more about this below)...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 27 2020
  16. Joined Tekna when he didn’t get any vacation pay

    ...any vacation pay While Ali Akhtarzada’s CV lists jobs as both an arts journalist and bar owner, what he ... 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
  17. Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC

    Karin Lee Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC CV- tip: Do you hate your CV? Don´t you recognice yoursef? Try some ... writing skills,English writing skills,job search,job seeking tips,working in norway,writing skills, Working...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2019
  18. Interview Poker: The Danger of Keeping Your Cards (Too) Close to Your Chest

    While a job interview should be a lively, interesting conversation between two professionals exchanging ... Karin Lee Interview poker: The danger of keeping your cards (too) close to your chest While a job interview...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 4 2021
  19. No, Really: Why Didn’t I Get the Job? Foreign Speakers’ Need to Be in the Interview Feedback Loop

    ...need to find out why we didn’t get a job offer after being interviewed. Something we said? Didn’t say? Just ... Really: Why Didn’t I Get the Job? Foreign Speakers’ Need to Be in the Interview Feedback Loop English language...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 16 2016
  20. Phone Follow-up: Job Seeking in a Perfect World

    If there’s one thing I’d wish for you as a job seeker, it’d be that whenever you called the organization ... Follow-up: Job Seeking in a Perfect World international workplace,job search tips,job seeking tips,jobbsøk...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 31 2019
  21. Pregnancy and employment

    ...that are to be left off the table during a job interview, many people experience having them brought ... svangerskap Råd og tips Have you ever been caught by surprise during a job interview with questions about...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 1 2021
  22. The Intercultural Interview Dating Game: Us vs Them?

    ...they’re not the only … Karin Lee The intercultural interview dating game: Us vs them? From the moment the interviewee ... take their new relationship to the next level. job interview, Working in Norway Sometimes the best thing...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 5 2021
  23. When Just Being Nice Won’t Cut It: Why You Need Interview Adjectives/Examples

    Does anybody actually enjoy being interviewed? Sitting in the hot seat being grilled and judged and found…acceptable ... …wanting? Probably not, which is why people attend interview technique courses to learn how to best handle...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 9 2021
  24. Outdated to updated?: Quick tips for CV renewal

    Karin Lee-Hansen Outdated to updated?: Quick tips for CV renewal Does your CV need a new look? Do you ... to give it that new look? Working in Norway Many job seekers don’t, especially those who’ve been working...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2020
  25. Cross-Cultural Confusion: What’s Not to Love at an Interview?

    ...title had caught my eye: ‘The 3 Secrets to Landing a Job When the Company Isn’t Hiring’ by American business ... to Love at an Interview? intercultural communication,international workplace,interview skills, Working...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 10 2016