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  1. Social media and employers

    Two out of three of us are on social media every single day. Posts are published quickly ... results might mean that you won’t get called for an interview, or that you’ll be called in to a meeting because...

    Article Råd og tips Feb. 24 2021

  2. Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing

    ...pick out the right applicants to call in for an interview. So here it is in all its basic glory. I swear ... where you look forward to meeting them for an interview. [For example:] “I want to thank you for considering...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2020

  3. The big salary increases come when you change jobs

    Why does changing jobs increase your salary? Råd og tips While there are many ... Potential new employers often ask at an interview if you’re also interviewing at other places. And if you’ve gotten...

    Article Råd og tips Nov. 13 2023

  4. Praise Be – Or Not?

    ...happened while I was teaching an evening course on interview technique in English to a group of unemployed ... happened while I was teaching an evening course on interview technique in English to a group of unemployed...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 29 2016

  5. Is your CV missing this information?

    CV can prevent you from being called in for an interview. Try looking at your CV – but this time from an ... information, too. You’ll also find tips about job interviews there. And as mentioned above, we also have...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 17 2021

  6. Get started with your membership in Tekna

    B Banking services C Car Agreement Collective agreements Contract of employment Courses and conferences ... of tips on preparing for and attending the job interview. How: Our CV builder incorporate a built-in...

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  7. Pregnancy and employment

    ...that are to be left off the table during a job interview, many people experience having them brought ... Have you ever been caught by surprise during a job interview with questions about pregnancy or plans to increase...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 12 2023

  8. How to write a good cover letter

    ...bit of effort, if you want to be called for a job interview, your application has to be relevant and show ... you’ll want to have it if you’re called for an interview). Your cover letter should be targeted toward...

    Article Råd og tips Mar. 18 2022

  9. Hiring Discrimination

    Generally speaking, a private sector employer can hire anyone they’d like. At ... applicant with a disability or gap in their CV to an interview. Additionally, these regulations provide an opportunity...

    Article Råd og tips June 22 2023

  10. How to write a good CV

    ...well-written cover letter, is what will get you an interview. Råd og tips What should a CV include? You’ll ... help you write a good CV, prepare yourself for an interview and, not least, gain more self-confidence.br/>...

    Article Råd og tips May 9 2023

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

    Did you know that it’s standard practice to not list jobs you’ve had more than ten years ... about these former positions as if you were in a job interview. Ask yourself, ‘Why is this job so important...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

  12. Thinks people don’t know what they ought to be earning

    ...out and visit companies any longer, so all our interviews have had to take place online. Thinks there should ... sort of dare to ask for NOK 800,000 at my next interview? Can I ask for that much? What makes it so that...

    Article Aktuelt Dec. 21 2020

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

    Have you ever called the ‘contact person’ listed on a job posting? Working in Norway Many people ... you ask? Use the same ones you’d ask during an interview. Here are five examples taken from career coach...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 20 2020

  14. – You can apply even if you don’t meet all of the job requirements

    ...application can make the difference between getting an interview or not. You’ll find a detailed description of ... help you get noticed and be called in for an interview. I absolutely think that most employers would...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 20 2021

  15. Negotiate your starting salary: If you don’t, you can lose out on a lot of money

    You should negotiate your starting salary, otherwise you could easily miss out on thousands per ... early as in the job interview. “It happens that an employer asks during a job interview about what you...

    Article Råd og tips Dec. 1 2023

  16. How to Explain a [Hole/Gap] in Your CV

    When talking about your past, is there any difference between using the word “hole” or ... writing tips,english CV,English language skills,job interview tips, Working in Norway When talking about your...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 11 2018

  17. Understanding the Underground: Why Foreign Speakers Sometimes Can’t Stop Speaking

    ...after giving a recent business course in Oslo on interview technique. I had spoken about the need for interviewees ... when asked to ‘tell me about yourself’ by the interviewer. Many heads nodded in agreement to this advice;...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 4 2017

  18. Hate Your CV? Try Some TLC

    CV- tip: Do you hate your CV? Don´t you recognice yoursef? Try some TLC (tender loving ... picked something out to impress other people (a job interview, of course), and it wasn’t something she felt...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 29 2019

  19. “Why Do You Want the Job?”: Your Words Lost and Found

    ...asked him why they hadn’t been called in for an interview after sending … application letter,CV writing ... asked him why they hadn’t been called in for an interview after sending in what they thought was a well-written...

    Article Working in Norway Mar. 5 2017

  20. 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 ... when I might hear if I’ll be called in for an interview. Could you put me on with someone who could give...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 31 2019

  21. Let’s be perfectly clear: Writing the Summary on your CV

    The fact that there is no clear right or wrong in resume writing frustrates some job seekers, ... overpass collapsing, unclear writing might mean no interviews come despite your having sent out resumes for...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2019

  22. Integration: How to Move to Norway

    If you’ve moved to Norway, learn something about Norway. Then tell Norwegians what you’ve ... friendships, write good job applications, stand out at interviews, etc. What would your advice be? If you’re in...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 12 2018

  23. Joined Tekna when he didn’t get any vacation pay

    While Ali Akhtarzada’s CV lists jobs as both an arts journalist and bar owner, what he most ... environment. – It was a fun time where I got to interview people working in the arts, cover gallery openings...

    Article Råd og tips Sept. 15 2022

  24. Job seeking in the informal job market

    Generally speaking, there are two markets for job seekers to consider – the formal and the ... high-quality applications and perform better at job interviews. Being active also gets your name out there...

    Article Råd og tips Apr. 19 2022

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

    Does your CV need a new look? Do you know how to give it that new look? Working in Norway ... information ready should you be called in for an interview and asked to provide them. Generic vs Individualized...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2020