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  1. Looking for work?: Tips on how to write about your skill set

    ...in their life has learned some skills along the way. What kind of skills do you have? In a particularly ... growling into his phone, “I have a particular skill set”. Given his convincing tone of voice (and that...

    Article July 30 2020

  2. Job seeking in the informal job market

    ...hard work over time. Are you aware of what your skills are? What motivates you? When friends and family ... challenge – that interests you? Do you know what your skills are? What motivates you? Read: Competency mapping...

    Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022

  3. Techie Talk: Do technical presentations need to live up to their reputation?

    ...communication,competence,intercultural communication,presentation skills, Working in Norway “There’s truth in every ... were several speakers who gave quite technical presentations on some aspect of the process of getting these...

    Article Working in Norway May 15 2016

  4. Conference Speakers: Do they ever learn?

    ...lose their power or importance’. communication skills,conference,conference speakers,speakers, Working ... their power or importance’. Judging by the presentations given by various industry leaders at a conference...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 28 2016

  5. Is your CV missing this information?

    Including a paragraph where you describe your skills is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass by. Råd og ... you’ve specialized in a certain area or if you’ve presented at a conference or in some other setting. Again...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021

  6. GAP Analysis

    The building blocks of competency are knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes. Spend some time identifying ... through interaction with others (role play, presentation and competency sharing) 10 – learning and development...

    Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022

  7. Multicultural Meetings: Do you speak up?

    ...meetings. Even more so … English language skills,English speaking skills,internationalization,multicultural ... multicultural meetings. Even more so when those present have English as their second language. Maybe someone...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 22 2018

  8. Skype Meetings: You Can’t Run and You Can’t Hide

    ...working in Norway how to make a high-quality presentation in English after learning my tips of the trade ... working in Norway how to make a high-quality presentation in English after learning my tips of the trade...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 8 2016

  9. Changing jobs makes sense

    ...a substantially higher salary than you have at present, you should consider moving on. ny jobb,mer lønn ... Employers are willing to pay to get the right skills in place in the company, says Katrine Olsson, special...

    Article Råd og tips Jan. 7 2024

  10. - Employers have to assume more responsibility for employees who are working from home

    ...to raise their skills Akademikerne are pleased that the government is investing in skills development in ... government’s White Paper on national security presented last week doesn’t provide a better overview of...

    Article Aktuelt Nov. 16 2020

  11. Networking Nerves: Is the Tip Included?

    ...coming up where the presentations given will all be in her line of … communication skills,intercultural communication ... communication,international workplace,networking skills, Working in Norway In the interest of following...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 13 2016

  12. No need to delete: How to write about ‘old’ jobs in your new job search

    ...service obligations and market regulation law. My skill set has only grown over time, and I’m looking for ... steps will help you move from the past into the present, from the old into the new – without sacrificing...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

  13. Joining a board for the first time? – Here are some tips to get you started

    ...board tasks and differences in the background and skills of board members and the CEO. All board matters ... enough knowledge to understand the numbers being presented and ask the necessary questions about these numbers;...

    Article Råd og tips Feb. 25 2021

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

    If you’re worried that presenting your abilities and experience in the most professional way possible ... month. He started off by explaining to … CV writing skills,international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 3 2017

  15. Tips to help you get ready for your next salary review

    ...to a factual assessment of his/her competency, skill, performance, experience, tasks and degree of responsibility ... have a special area of expertise or sought-after skills? Have you achieved any goals agreed upon previously...

    Article Råd og tips Nov. 7 2023

  16. young employees have steep curves

    ...younger members of Tekna normally increase their skill set very rapidly.” Insurance against losing out ... per cent being the highest permitted level at present.” The interplay between pay bargaining, contracts...

    Article Aktuelt Nov. 3 2023

  17. Application Letter Writing: A Little (List) Goes a Long Way

    ...application letter. cv writing,English writing skills,international workplace,jobseeking, Working in ... enthusiastic’). Have you ever listened to a presentation where the speaker talks in what I call ‘big...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 11 2021

  18. Don’t Buzz: How to Avoid Using the Overused When Writing Your CV

    ...your CV/LinkedIn profile. CV writing skills,English writing skills,intercultural communication,international ... ‘synonyms for motivated’. But what if their language skills aren’t strong enough to determine which words that...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 13 2021

  19. How to write a good cover letter

    ...impression of how you organize information and present yourself. At the same time, writing this kind of ... cover letter. Emphasize your description of the skills you have that make you especially qualified for...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 18 2022

  20. Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing

    You know how you hang onto something you’ve had for ages because it works as well for you now ... – their writers have a lot of skills yet little experience at presenting them in a clear way that someone...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2020

  21. How to write a good CV

    ...concrete and highlight your area of expertise, skills and personal qualities that are relevant for the ... area(s) of specialization, project work and/or presentations. Remember to include your experiences and achievements...

    Article Råd og tips May 9 2023

  22. It’s All Good: How to Answer (Exasperating) E-Mails

    ...knows deep inside that they have weak language skills and so their writing is shaky. But they’ve got ... written as best you can into several points and present them as a list. Say, for example, it concerns an...

    Article Working in Norway June 20 2017

  23. How Not to Get Burned in the Interview Hot Seat

    ...technique,interviewing in English,job interview skills,job interview tips,the Norwegian workplace,working ... there that I can use in my answer. Verbs like ‘present…organize…report’. Adjectives like ‘helpful…positive…motivating’...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 27 2020

  24. Older Job Seekers: The Painful Need to Leave Your Past Behind

    ...that he feels has shaped not only his professional skills but also his personal character. At my most recent ... focus on the recent past and your interesting present in order to get the future job you both want and...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 12 2021

  25. To Correct or Not to Correct: When Should Native Speakers Speak Up?

    ...course, where both native and foreign speakers were present. Fortunately, there was a lot of laughter in the ... the question seemed to touch a spot in the FLLs present this evening – they all had something to say about...

    Article Working in Norway June 9 2016