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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 -
Is your CV missing this information?
Including a paragraph where you describe your skills is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass by. Råd og ... of insight into what works when job seekers are writing their CV and cover letters. For example, she says...
Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021 -
Module 3 – Figure out your strengths
...individual, what you have in your toolkit (= your skills) when you start a new job – and how you use what’s ... Inge’s most important personal characteristic and skill: Laziness. Along with a passion for finding solutions...
Article Råd og tips Apr. 1 2022 -
Shopping and CV Writing: Can you curb your urge?
Have you ever thought that shopping and writing your CV have something in common?— —I didn’t either, ... got in a CV for proofreading … CV writing skills,English writing skills,job seeker,job seeking, Working...
Article Working in Norway May 26 2019 -
CV Writing: Giving up before you even start?
...proofreading CVs as I have, I can write with certainty that people sure don’t like writing CVs. Which is understandable ... that a) most people don’t like writing, b) most people don’t like writing about themselves, and c) most...
Article Working in Norway May 11 2019 -
Job Seekers: Can you write less and get more?
...and 2) … cover letter writing skills,CV writing skills,English writing skills,job seeking, Working in ... ‘elaborate embellishment’. Given that I teach business writing, my mind automatically went to CVs and cover letters...
Article Working in Norway May 31 2019 -
How/Why Should You Write a CV Summary?
...like? Read on. This must be the season for CV writing, as I’ve been busy lately editing an extraordinary ... a … CV writing skills,English CV writing skills,job search tips,job seeking tips,resume writing skills...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 18 2020 -
Your LinkedIn Summary: Be Smart, Write Smart
...there that I most often get inspiration for blog writing from something that’s said in class. This evening ... my … business communication,CV writing skills,English writing skills,international workplace,LinkedIn...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 24 2017 -
Module 1 – What are you good at?
...exercise by writing down «everything you’ve ever done» on the form below (or a separate document). Write down ... job you’ve ever had, your experience and acquired skills. While this seems like a tough job and takes awhile...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 28 2022 -
Let’s be perfectly clear: Writing the Summary on your CV
...that there is no clear right or wrong in resume writing frustrates some job seekers, especially engineers ... somewhere along the … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search,job seeker,job...
Article Working in Norway June 30 2019 -
Rule of Thumb: Don’t write references on your CV (do this instead)
...qualified job applicants. But somewhere down the CV-writing road, listing our references began to be considered ... available upon request.’ Again, there’s no need to write these words, as it’s taken for granted you’ll provide...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 17 2020 -
Business Emails: Using a Format to Clear Up Your Writing Style
...from your email contacts? Could your own unclear writing style be a part of the problem? People often tell ... business email writing skills,business emails in English,Email writing skills,English writing skills, Working...
Article Working in Norway June 14 2019 -
How to write a good cover letter
...letter shows your ability to express yourself in writing as well. jobbsøknad,god søknad,skrive søknad Råd ... starting Read the job posting carefully before writing your cover letter and analyze what’s written there:...
Article Råd og tips Mar. 18 2022 -
Can You Find the Mistake?
...easy to spot, and … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search tips,job seeking ... should be capitalized), the writing here is okay. Well, yes, the writing itself is okay because there...
Article Working in Norway Nov. 27 2019 -
– You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements
Making a thorough analysis before starting to write your application can make the difference between ... below. Tekna – your best career advisor Need help writing a good application and CV? Or reviewing a job offer...
Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021 -
Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC
English,CV writing skills,English writing skills,job search,job seeking tips,working in norway,writing skills ... people think they have to dress for success and write to impress. Which I’d agree is okay — to a certain...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2019 -
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 ... personal) to use a different skill set than what you’ve been using? Second, write so the reader will understand...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 22 2019 -
Your job search: How to show how smart you are?
Especially when you’re looking for a job. But just write about yourself in a simple, clear way when doing ... a … business English,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,English writing skills,job search,job seeker,LinkedIn...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 30 2019 -
How to Explain a [Hole/Gap] in Your CV
When talking about your past, is there any difference between using the word “hole” or “gap”? ... school English … CV writing skills,cv writing tips,english CV,English language skills,job interview tips...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 11 2018 -
The Most Common Mistake CV Writers Make
...engineers,cv writing,CV writing skills,cv writing tips,english CV,English writing skills,job search,job ... thinking that there’s something wrong with my editing skills, as you don’t see any language errors at all…right...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 29 2019 -
Cover Letter Writing: It’s All About (What) You (Can Offer)
...to work with other professionals to improve my skills and knowledge which will allow me to further contribute ... (Obvious) Answer: It’s that these people are writing what working at such-and-such company will do for...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2019 -
LinkedIn: Tell the Truth (Please), Part Two
...good think before sitting down the next time to write about our own life and work experience in this one-page ... stylized format. ‘It’ in this … CV writing skills,English language skills,foreign language,international...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 28 2017 -
How to write a good CV
...expertise, skills and personal qualities that are relevant for the job in question. Write in the first ... avoid writing overused clichés. The text shouldn’t be too long. Try to limit yourself to writing a maximum...
Article Råd og tips May 9 2023 -
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 -
Job Applications: Why Do You Seek Approval?
I’m teaching my CV/cover letter writing course tomorrow morning, and I already know what will go wrong ... somewhere into my instruction: Why do you … CV writing skills,english CV,international workplace,job search...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 22 2017
