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Integration in Norway: Find Your Tribe
We were talking this week about what different people – in this case non-Norwegians attending ... globalization,integration in Norway,international workplace,internationalization,living in Norway, Working...
Article Working in Norway Nov. 10 2017 -
North Sea Decommissioning: Norway’s New Oil Adventure?
...presentation two months ago about how oil-producing Norway was handling its recent economic downturn. Not ... myself, I was easily impressed … job opportunities in Norway,North Sea decommissioning,Norwegian economy,Norwegian...
Article Working in Norway Nov. 3 2017 -
When Rude Isn’t Rude: Norway Scores Third Person Shutout
...scoring any points. I teach a course called ‘Living in Norway’ for people new to the country. Its main aim is ... misunderstanding,international workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway A shutout (US) is a game in which...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 27 2017 -
Job Applications: Why Do You Seek Approval?
I’m teaching my CV/cover letter writing course tomorrow morning, and I already know ... international workplace,job search,job seeking, Working in Norway I’m teaching my CV/cover letter writing course...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 22 2017 -
Tell me: What’s the short version of your (working) life?
...for foreign-born people like myself who are working in Norway, I advise them to practice and perform giving ... communication,international workplace,working in norway, Working in Norway Have you ever thought about practicing...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 15 2017 -
Making New Connections: (How to) Write a LinkedIn Message
You need to write a message every time you send someone a connection request. You ... international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway You need to write a message every time you...
Article Working in Norway Oct. 4 2017 -
Your LinkedIn Summary: Be Smart, Write Smart
You don’t need to prove you’re smart. We know you are. At yet another one of my LinkedIn ... workplace,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian workplace, Working in Norway You don’t need to prove you’re smart. We know...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 24 2017 -
First Impressions and Foreigners: Which Language Should You Speak?
Stavanger, Norway, a comment that generated the session’s most lively … integration in Norway,intercultural ... international workplace,Norwegian language,working in norway, Working in Norway As often happens when I’m running...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 17 2017 -
Here’s Looking at You, Norway…and Norden
...would involve talking about working in Norway. But we’d … Working in Norway Is Oscar Wilde’s phrase about ... during class that would involve talking about working in Norway. But we’d already talked quite a bit about...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 10 2017 -
LinkedIn: Tell the Truth (Please), Part Two
It happened again. Call me an overly critical, detail-oriented resumé reader, but certain ... workplace,LinkedIn profile,self-awareness, Working in Norway It happened again. Call me an overly critical...
Article Working in Norway Aug. 28 2017 -
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 -
It’s All Good: How to Answer (Exasperating) E-Mails
I was recently asked a question from a rather frustrated member of the international workplace ... Want to keep the relationship positive, of … Working in Norway I was recently asked a question from a rather...
Article Working in Norway June 20 2017 -
Why You Should Say ‘Sorry’ at Work
When said with sincerity, this five-letter word can solve more than a few sticky workplace situations. ... ‘sorry’ at work in order to soften what … Working in Norway When said with sincerity, this five-letter...
Article Working in Norway June 3 2017 -
How to Answer the Interview Question: “So, how long do you plan on staying here?”
...international workplace,job interview,job search, Working in Norway I recently got an e-mail from a woman that ... asked me, ‘So how long do you plan on staying in Norway?’ This was a question that I was completely unprepared...
Article Working in Norway May 19 2017 -
‘So Why Is Norway Rich?’: Falling Into the (Easy) Tabloid Trap
...tabloids for awhile. To explain: Working and living in Norway as we do, we’re in the understandable habit ... Norwegian workplace,the norwegian model, Working in Norway Talk about journalistic bait and switch. Maybe...
Article Working in Norway May 12 2017 -
Integration: It’s Okay to Talk Your Talk
When you’re trying to become integrated in your new country, you get other people’s different ... incultural communication,international workplace, Working in Norway When you’re trying to become integrated in...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2017 -
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Benefits at work Personal benefits Enhance your knowledge As a Tekna member, you receive ... money. Becoming a Tekna member is a good idea! Join Norway´s largest community of academics in the field of...
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The Right Way to Think About Your LinkedIn Connections
Teaching a new topic is like trying out a new recipe. While you’re enthusiastic when starting ... seeking,LinkedIn profile,Norwegian workplace, Working in Norway Teaching a new topic is like trying out a...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 25 2017 -
Working in Norway: Who’s the Boss?
Being a manager in Norway isn’t always easy. Sometimes I wonder why anyone would want to be a manager ... several years at a large Seattle … Working in Norway Being a manager in Norway isn’t always easy. Sometimes...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2017 -
What Does Integration Mean to You?
You foreigners who are working in Norway are of course living in Norway; which part is easier? By ‘living’ ... work … Working in Norway You foreigners who are working in Norway are of course living in Norway; which...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 11 2017 -
“Why Do You Want the Job?”: Your Words Lost and Found
How do you answer this question when you just can’t find the words? Yesterday as I was ... international workplace,job search,job seeking, Working in Norway How do you answer this question when you just...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 5 2017 -
A Few Thoughts on a Foreigner’s Comfort Zone
A couple of weeks ago I sat in the audience listening to a professional speaker give ... international workplace,living abroad,self-awareness, Working in Norway A couple of weeks ago I sat in the audience...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 25 2017 -
Working in Norway: “Do Norwegians Like Foreigners?”
(English) evening course called ‘Living and Working in Norway’ that I was running last month in Trondheim ... international workplace,internationalization,living in Norway, Working in Norway This surprise question left this...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 11 2017 -
Don’t Worry, Be Happy: Why Having a Well-Written LinkedIn Profile Won’t Upset Your Boss
...international workplace,job seeking,LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway If you’re worried that presenting your abilities ... much he liked his job, how as a foreign worker in Norway he felt lucky to have it, how he had learned a...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 3 2017 -
Networking Nerves 2: Another Tip Included
About a month ago I gave a piece of advice regarding how to start a conversation when ... communication,international workplace,networking, Working in Norway About a month ago I gave a piece of advice...
Article Working in Norway Jan. 20 2017