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No need to delete: How to write about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search
...about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search Did you know that it’s standard practice to not list jobs you’ve had ... 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 -
Your job search: How to show how smart you are?
(we all do). Especially when you’re looking for a job. But just write about yourself in a simple, clear ... course for job seekers, several of the people there expressed a … Karin Lee Your job search: How to show...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 30 2019 -
Job search and career development tips
...are you in your career? Looking for a new job? Job search and career development tips Tekna can help you ... you if you either want to look for a new job or stay in your current one and develop your skills there...
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Finding a new job
...look for jobs? Tips and advice for your job search Where are you in your career? Finding a new job Looking ... Looking for a new job? Or do you just want to see what’s out there? Below you’ll find everything you need...
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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 when...
Article Råd og tips Jan. 9 2023 -
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 -
Competency mapping
Competency mapping Whether you’re looking for a new job, need more training or want to stay where you’re ... exercises will give you useful preparation for a job search, performance review or starting point for speaking...
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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 -
Older Job Seekers: The Painful Need to Leave Your Past Behind
...we’re actively looking for a new job. But what … Karin Lee Older job seekers: The painful need to leave ... looking for a new job. international workplace,job search,job seeker,Norway,older job seeker, Working in...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2021 -
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 -
Make the Call: Five Great Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Job
Before Applying for a Job Have you ever called the ‘contact person’ listed on a job posting? Working in ... you can ask this person the next time you see a job you might want to apply for… …or should ask because...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 20 2020 -
Remotely possible? Getting no response to your (carefully crafted) job application
...response to your (carefully crafted) job application Are you a job-seeking casualty of companies that have ... Norway My sad story A few weeks ago I applied for a job appearing in my LinkedIn feed. The phrase ‘I applied...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2020 -
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 ... Phone Follow-up: Job Seeking in a Perfect World international workplace,job search tips,job seeking tips...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 31 2019 -
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 ... cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search,job seeker,job seeking, Working in Norway The fact that...
Article Working in Norway June 30 2019 -
Cover Letter Writing: It’s All About (What) You (Can Offer)
...why the writer wants the job. Have a look at: This one: I think the summer job at your company can offer ... why the writer wants the job. Have a look at: This one: I think the summer job at your company can offer...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2019 -
No, Really: Why Didn’t I Get the Job? Foreign Speakers’ Need to Be in the Interview Feedback Loop
...article about our need to find out why we didn’t get a job offer after being interviewed. Something we said ... get … Karin Lee No, Really: Why Didn’t I Get the Job? Foreign Speakers’ Need to Be in the Interview Feedback...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 16 2016 -
North Sea Decommissioning: Norway’s New Oil Adventure?
Sea Decommissioning: Norway’s New Oil Adventure? job opportunities in Norway,North Sea decommissioning ... when the word ‘decommissioning’ popped up in my search. Like the following from Oil & Gas UK 2016 report...
Article Working in Norway Nov. 3 2017 -
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 -
Minding the Gap of Underemployment
...tell me/us, why do you want to leave your current job?” A few minutes before these fear-inducing words ... want to leave your current job?” communication,interview skills,job search,self-awareness,underemployment...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 2 2021 -
Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC
English,CV writing skills,English writing skills,job search,job seeking tips,working in norway,writing skills ... Working in Norway I’ve realized lately how many job seekers have written to me saying — more or less...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2019 -
The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview
LinkedIn entitled, ‘The Real Reason You Didn’t Get That Job’ by LI Influencer Liz Ryan in which she lists five ... unspoken yet real reason you didn’t get called For That Job Interview Pay careful attention to written details...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021 -
Job Applications: Why Do You Seek Approval?
...somewhere into my instruction: Why do you … Karin Lee Job Applications: Why Do You Seek Approval? CV writing ... writing skills,english CV,international workplace,job search,job seeking, Working in Norway I’m teaching my...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 22 2017 -
Repeat As Needed: What Job Seekers Should Tell Themselves
...before throwing yourself off the deep end of the job search swimming pool doesn’t mean you’re an egomaniac; ... at times try … Karin Lee Repeat as needed: What job seekers should tell themselves Saying to yourself...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 14 2021 -
Looking for work?: Tips on how to write about your skill set
...about your skill set Everyone who’s had at least one job in their life has learned some skills along the way ... set). More than being a ‘team player’ When I ask job seekers this question, they often answer me in rather...
Article July 30 2020 -
What’s your look on ‘Link’?
...outsider whose job is to help them put their best writing foot forward so they’ll quickly land a job after finishing ... ‘Link’? CV writing skills,cv writing tips,job search tips,job seeking advice,LinkedIn writing tips, Working...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2020