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

    I’ve got a job interview on Monday morning. I know no one at this workplace and know only ... interview tips,the Norwegian workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway I’ve got a job interview on Monday...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 27 2020

  2. How/Why Should You Write a CV Summary?

    ...tips,job seeking tips,resume writing skills, Working in Norway Wondering what your CV Summary should look ... What is a Summary, anyway? What’s a Summary? In Norway I’ve been told that it’s a section that should...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 18 2020

  3. What’s Your Feeling About Phone Interviews?

    Maybe you applied for a job a few weeks ago — ? One you really wanted and actually felt ... interview,job seeking,phone interview,working in norway, Working in Norway Maybe you applied for a job a few...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2019

  4. Newsletter November 2017

    Newsletter November 2017 Legal advice from Tekna As a member, you are entitled to receive free ... engineers holding senior management positions in Norway has returned to the levels recorded in the 1980s...

    Article Nov. 2 2017

  5. ‘Why didn’t I get the job?’: Playing the Sympathy Card

    ...getting the first job I ever interviewed for in Norway triggered a certain number of comments. While ... workplace,internationalization,interview skills, Working in Norway My recent article about not getting the first...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 8 2021

  6. Cross-Cultural Confusion: What’s Not to Love at an Interview?

    ...international workplace,interview skills, Working in Norway I went on LinkedIn the other day and read ... when as a young, fresh-faced exchange student to Norway oh so many years ago, I was enthusiastically telling...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 10 2016

  7. Difference in monthly salary may exceed NOK 20.000 between Masters and Bachelors

    How much more does an engineer with a Master’s degree (MSc) earn than one with a Bachelor’s (BSc)? ... Attainment of the Population (BHU) in Statistics Norway (SSB). Get access to Tekna’s salary statistics...

    Article Råd og tips Jan. 4 2024

  8. 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 ago ... your career when applying for a new job? Working in Norway You’re certainly not alone if you didn’t know...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

  9. Working abroad

    ...have to do with respect to the tax authorities in Norway/the country where you’ll be working Pension plans ... benefits Your employment conditions upon returning to Norway Get clarification about the terms you can negotiate...

    Article Råd og tips Oct. 8 2014

  10. LinkedIn Learning: Summarizing Yourself in Five (Easy*) Steps

    ...for example, a website … LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway My most recent blog topic was about how interviewees ... example, a website like LinkedIn hasn’t taken off in Norway as it has in countries like the US and UK. Could...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 1 2016

  11. The Italian Job: Network(ing) Failure at Its Finest

    LinkedIn profile,Norwegian business culture, Working in Norway Sometimes I really bomb at this networking ... this new technology was taking off, if we had it in Norway, where his company wanted to market it, his saying...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 23 2018

  12. Relationships Working for You?

    How do you feel about relationship? When you read that question, what probably popped ... Norwegian business culture,relationship skills, Working in Norway How do you feel about relationship? When you...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2019

  13. Lars Olav Grøvik elected as Tekna’s new president

    Lars Olav Grøvik was elected as Tekna’s new president at the union’s national ‘R-meeting’ ... organization that is also one of the fastest growing in Norway, says Grøvik. -Tekna is and will be a relevant...

    Article Aktuelt June 21 2021

  14. Representatives

    Curious about what an elected representative does? Thank you for trusting our representatives! ... representatives? Currently, 49% of all employees in Norway are members of a trade union. Many people are...

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  15. Stop in the Name of Workplace Inclusion

    ...my ‘do’s and don’ts’ advice on how newcomers to Norway should never wait to take the initiative in starting ... intercultural communication,native language, Working in Norway At a recent course on intercultural communication...

    Article Working in Norway May 6 2016

  16. When Your Foreign Best Isn’t Good Enough: Transferring Higher Education Across Borders

    ...higher education,international workplace, Working in Norway I am using the strong verb ‘rejected’ on purpose ... experience as a case in point. When I moved over to Norway many years ago (back when Swedish singer Carola...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 6 2021

  17. 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...

    Article Working in Norway Dec. 18 2020

  18. LinkedIn Titles: Tell the Truth and Nothing but the Truth (Please)

    When you study literature, you quickly hear about the term ‘poetic license’: Definition: ... fiction, for where would great stories come … Working in Norway When you study literature, you quickly hear...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 18 2017

  19. – You have nothing to lose by trying to negotiate a higher starting salary

    ...their salary levels. – Since the paper industry in Norway is so small, there was very little basis for making ... Technology from the University of South-Eastern Norway Has worked as an apprentice in chemical processes...

    Article Aktuelt Dec. 17 2021

  20. 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 would answer no to that question...

    Article Working in Norway Oct. 20 2020

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

    When teaching presentation technique to business college students a number of years ago, we ... that would capture the listeners’ attention. Working in Norway They were advised to try one of three: Ask...

    Article Working in Norway Feb. 2 2021

  22. Don’t even think about doing any of these seven things during a salary negotiation

    If you’re earning a below-average salary, it might be time to do something about it – but ... balance between your work performance and salary. In Norway, it’s common to have one salary discussion per...

    Article Råd og tips Nov. 3 2023

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

    On 1 February 2021 personal pension accounts were launched, new legislation stating that ... ensures that all Tekna members have access to one of Norway’s best pension agreements. What does this agreement...

    Article Aktuelt Oct. 23 2020

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

    Is this some ... good news if you’re trying to find a job?... Working in Norway The latest trend in cover letter writing calls...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2020

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

    Are you a second language English ... speaker who’s got a Zoom interview coming up? Working in Norway Here’s some sympathy – it’s hard enough to...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 7 2020