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  1. The Unspoken Yet Real Reason You Didn’t Get Called For That Job Interview

    Job’ by LI Influencer Liz Ryan in which she lists five potential changes in the company at which ‘you’ have ... job search,job seeking,LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway I just finished reading an article on LinkedIn...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 3 2021

  2. Minding the Gap of Underemployment

    Halfway through my course on interview technique (in English) last week, I brought up the slide on which ... Halfway through my course on interview technique (in English) last week, I brought up the slide on which...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 2 2021

  3. Jobseeking – Interview Greeting

    Interview Meet and Greet: What’s In a (Correctly Pronounced) Name? dilemma,interview,jobseeking,name ... name pronounciation, Working in Norway What’s In a (Correctly Pronounced) Name? The moment has arrived: you’ve...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 1 2021

  4. Bioprospecting

    ...ongoing research projects from the capital of Arctic Norway, Tromsø. Bio- og klimabloggen Bioprospecting is ... commercialization and overall benefits of the society. In this recorded seminar you will get answers and compelling...

    Article Bio- og klimabloggen Mar. 15 2021 Streaming

  5. Dismissal in the public sector

    ...most employees in Norway, the rules on hiring and dismissal are regulated by the Working Environment Act ... Act. But in the case of public sector employees, a separate law has been passed that guides hiring and...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 2 2021

  6. Working Overtime While Living Abroad

    ...need to compensate them in accordance with the usual rates for this type of work. overtid på tjenestereise ... tjenestereise overtid Råd og tips In Tekna’s opinion, this perception is in many cases illegal. What do the...

    Article Råd og tips Feb. 21 2021

  7. Writing E-Mails at Work: Quick Tip for a Quick Response

    ...that would capture the listeners’ attention. Working in Norway They were advised to try one of three: Ask ... introduction is key The same idea applies to writing work e-mails. Use one of the first two points listed...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

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

    ...your career when applying for a new job? Working in Norway You’re certainly not alone if you didn’t know ... from their Work Experience section is like saying they weren’t important enough to keep. When in reality...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

  9. By the numbers: Use metrics to improve your CV

    Do you mean the metric system? Working in Norway When English is your second language, it can be awfully ... if you’re a second-language speaker looking for work, there are so many “buzz words” (trendy terms) online...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2020

  10. CV Writing Tips: What’s your 2020 story?

    COVID story – what’s yours? Working in Norway If you’ve been working in Norway the past year, it’s very ... very likely some aspect of your work has changed: Maybe your living room has turned into your office. Maybe...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 10 2020

  11. Four top-level executives in Norway: – This is how you ask for a higher salary

    ...discussion with your boss? Four top-level executives in Norway give you their take on this discussion from the ... take place in the boss’ office. – This discussion should take place on neutral territory – not in anybody’s...

    Article Aktuelt Nov. 16 2020

  12. Want to apply for a remote job? Some tips to get you started

    ...job? Working in Norway That’s great! You surely have your reasons for needing or wanting to work outside ... brought about a lot of changes to everyone working in Norway, including the move for many to ‘hjemmekontor’...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 16 2020

  13. Remotely possible? Getting no response to your (carefully crafted) job application

    ...remote, too? Working in Norway My sad story A few weeks ago I applied for a job appearing in my LinkedIn ... for…’ should be further explained: it means I put in a good few hours that morning revamping my CV and...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2020

  14. Taking these easy steps can guarantee you several thousand more kroner per month

    ...for private sector employees can now be collected in one account. Aktuelt For the first time ever, you ... ensures that all Tekna members have access to one of Norway’s best pension agreements. What does this agreement...

    Article Aktuelt Oct. 23 2020

  15. Make the Call: Five Great Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Job

    ‘contact person’ listed on a job posting? Working in Norway Many people would answer no to that question ... person will give you the chance to write their name in your cover letter should you end up applying for...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 20 2020

  16. Don’t label yourself: What did you learn on the job?

    ...job, and if you did, what did it teach you? Working in Norway Too often, job seekers tend to overlook this ... with titles that are the same as what they’ve had in the past. Are you doing this yourself? If so, you’re...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 28 2020

  17. Try this Twitter tip when writing your next cover letter

    ...you’re trying to find a job?... Working in Norway The latest trend in cover letter writing calls for cutting ... phone friendly So your cover letter should be written in a ‘mobile device friendly style’. Yet keep the two...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2020

  18. Be your best: Interview tips for second-language Zoomers

    ...coming up? Working in Norway Here’s some sympathy – it’s hard enough to do an in-person interview in a different ... you have about the position beforehand. Having it in front of you will help you keep track of the conversation...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 7 2020

  19. Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)

    ...don’t need to list references on your CV? Working in Norway Back in the day, we all wrote our three references ... you already have contacts who’ll vouch for your work, or why would you even be applying for a job with...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 17 2020

  20. Are you a non-Norwegian looking for a job in Norway?

    English-speaking applicant veteran. Working in Norway Applying for a job in Norway as a first- or second-language ... be written in. If you’re unsure of this, before applying call the contact person listed in the ad to ask...

    Article Working in Norway July 21 2020

  21. Tekna representatives help you with your salary level

    ...negotiation. If you are not in a company with a collective bargaining agreement, you are in fact not entitled to ... to take part in wage negotiations. - In these cases the employer can determine wage increases without...

    Article Aktuelt July 7 2020

  22. Outdated to updated?: Quick tips for CV renewal

    ...that new look? Working in Norway Many job seekers don’t, especially those who’ve been working for awhile ... putting their education and work experience to (digital) paper. And yet, as in many areas of life – the...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2020

  23. CV/Cover Letter Writing Tips: Experience never gets old

    ...energy with our experience never gets old. Working in Norway A mid-career job seeker recently sent their ... and cover letter to me for editing and feedback. In case you didn’t know, ‘mid-career’ or ‘late-career’...

    Article Working in Norway June 23 2020

  24. Working Remotely: Is it your right?

    Do you consider working remotely to be your right? Working in Norway In Norway we work under the ideas ... ideas included in The Norwegian Model. Though when I’ve googled this term, it often comes up as The Nordic...

    Article Working in Norway June 11 2020

  25. All or nothing?: Managing your e-mail inbox

    ...question about dealing with unread mails in their inbox. Working in Norway “What”, I wondered aloud, “do you ... responsibly on the job. After a second, I took a breath in preparation to give them a few tips on how to separate...

    Article Working in Norway May 22 2020