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Porttrait: Working in Norway – without speaking Norwegian?

...excluded from informal conversations, jokes, and networking opportunities, which can impact their sense of ... language, but employees still benefit from Norwegian skills for social interactions and understanding cultural...

Things I wish I knew before I started working in Norway

...daunting at the best of times. Do I have the right skills? Will they like me? Is the coffee any good? Starting ... the fact that hiring tends to be done through networks and referrals.” Cultural differences For a third...

Empowering International Professionals: "Through Tekna I found like-minded people"

Through Tekna’s Big Data network for data professionals, foreign workers in Norway can connect both socially ... a board member in the Tekna Big Data network, says the network helped her connect with Norwegian society...

Why do volunteer work? Here are some thoughts.

...time on your hands? And that volunteering your skills can help you to further develop your talents and ... language? networking skills,Volunteer work, Working in Norway Want to develop your professional networks, and...

Academic fields and professional networks

...your interests? Why join a network? Stay updated in your field Join the network’s events - completely free ... free Build a network with other professionals Join in setting Tekna’s political agenda Bring your professional...

Job seeking in the informal job market

...a job posting, while in the informal market, networking is key – along with being at the right place ... a lot of jobs do actually get filled through networking and relationships. It’s been claimed that out...

“I’ve been wondering…?”: Nine common career development questions

...answer is yes, Tekna can help you through its network Tekna Entrepreneurship. We offer you insurance ... services, legal advice, mentorships, professional networks and courses if you’re thinking about striking...

Competitive Conversation: Fighting the Phone

...communication skills,globalization,intercultural communication issues,international workplace,networking skills ... know. Small talk is clearly needed. This is a networking event, after all. So you start asking questions...

LinkedIn Connections: Time to grow/weed your garden?

...personal profile business English,business networking skills,LinkedIn profile,writing LinkedIn profile ... best to use it to ‘grow my network’, it was indeed more like a social network. For business purposes, mind...

Networking Nerves: Is the Tip Included?

...communication skills,intercultural communication,international workplace,networking skills, Working in ... since she was at a trade conference she should be networking with others there 2) her awareness of feeling...

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

...month. He started off by explaining to … CV writing skills,international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile ... business card; when meeting other professionals at networking events, instead of trading traditional cards...

Are you (at all) interested in what you do at work?

Are you interested in what you do at work? If so, are you able to tell someone else about why ... heard, but … communication skills,international workplace,networking skills,professional development,the...

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

...career change,communication skills,cover letter writing,CV writing skills,job seeking,LinkedIn profile ... that’s personnel, not personal) to use a different skill set than what you’ve been using? Second, write so...

Networking Nerves 2: Another Tip Included

2017,communication skills,intercultural communication,international workplace,networking, Working in Norway ... was someone you’d like to add to your business network, then you should ask them somewhere in your ‘closing...

Making New Connections: (How to) Write a LinkedIn Message

...increasing number of requests coming … English writing skills,international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile ... if you would like to become part of my LinkedIn network. Apologies if you are not open to this approach...

We’re going for more content in English

...as well as promoting their rights. Professional networks has also been highlighted as an important part ... English-speaking members, including professional courses, skills development, advisement, and – not least— webpages...

Five steps to landing your first dream job

...student, it’s a good idea to think about developing skills, including extracurricular ones. If you don’t have ... little thin compared with someone else who has more skills. One way to help yourself is to get summer jobs...

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Profile P Pensions Podcasts Politics Professional networks R Recruit a colleague Reduced membership fee S ... the various collective agreements here What: Our skilled legal team will be happy to read through your contract...

Impact at Work: What’s Yours?

...international workplace,internationalization,job skills,LinkedIn profile,social media, Working in Norway ... media, more specifically about the professional network LinkedIn. Previously, I’ve preached about the importance...

Interview Poker: The Danger of Keeping Your Cards (Too) Close to Your Chest

...communication,international workplace,interview skills, Working in Norway This may be especially true ... I then briefly mention my hobbies (a women’s networking group and singing in a local chamber choir) before...

Important political breakthroughs made in spring 2021

...consciousness levels about the need for more specialized IT skills through its report entitled, «Norway is losing ... additional amount of NOK 100 million for broadband networks was included in the revised national budget. Tekna’s...

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