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What’s your look on ‘Link’?
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of editing work from graduating students who are heading out into ... job seeking advice,LinkedIn writing tips, Working in Norway Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of editing...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2020 -
What Not to Say to a Foreigner
...accent accent,intercultural communication, Working in Norway Don’t make fun of a co-worker’s accent! In ... of no matter how hard I’ve tried after living in Norway for close to 25 years). Although the others present...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 6 2016 -
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 -
Cover Letter Writing: It’s All About (What) You (Can Offer)
Having proofread cover letters for a long, long time, I’ve noticed lately that I’ve been getting ... I want in a working day: collaboration, … Working in Norway Having proofread cover letters for a long...
Article Working in Norway Mar. 19 2019 -
Remote Work
The term ‘home office’ refers to an arrangement where an employee works from their ... investigate further before agreeing to a home office outside Norway. Even if the regulation does not directly apply...
Article Råd og tips Jan. 11 2024 -
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 -
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 -
Say What? Foreign Language Anxiety in the Global Workplace
...language anxiety,intercultural communication, Working in Norway The only thing worse than not understanding ... employee had been living and working in southern Norway for several years as an engineer in one of the...
Article Working in Norway Feb. 3 2016 -
Beyond Networking: Learn to Ask the Quality Question
...become better … intercultural communication, Working in Norway On an average annual basis, thousands of employees ... visiting the States one summer I was –truly- asked if Norway really was the capital of Sweden (they thought...
Article Working in Norway June 17 2016 -
Techie Talk: Do technical presentations need to live up to their reputation?
...intercultural communication,presentation skills, Working in Norway “There’s truth in every stereotype” – or is ... wind energy, an exciting new market in southern Norway, which as a region is looking to alternatives that...
Article Working in Norway May 15 2016 -
Have you reached retirement age – but still want to keep working?
The recent pension reform has created the opportunity for you to have a great deal of flexibility ... decreased future pension payouts for young people in Norway because of the country’s rapidly increasing life...
Article Råd og tips May 13 2022 -
Don’t Buzz: How to Avoid Using the Overused When Writing Your CV
If English is your ‘L2’ (second language), don’t fall into the trap of using superficial ... international workplace,jobseeking,LinkedIn profile, Working in Norway The old phrase ‘I’m stuck between a rock and...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 13 2021 -
CV Writing: Giving up before you even start?
After spending as much time proofreading CVs as I have, I can write with certainty that people ... CV,English writing skills,writing skills, Working in Norway After spending as much time proofreading CVs...
Article Working in Norway May 11 2019 -
Writing a business plan
A business plan is a tool that shows in detail how you want to establish your business. It helps ... several websites, including that of Innovation Norway. Summary Because bank managers and investors are...
Article Ledelsesbloggen Aug. 1 2021 -
Dues and Discounts
As an employed, regular member the membership dues for 2024 are NOK 4,980 in addition ... documentation from NAV. If a member is residing outside of Norway, he/she pays 50 % of regular membership dues/no...
Article Dec. 17 2022 -
Networking Nerves: Is the Tip Included?
In the interest of following the current trend of writing advice in the form of tip lists, ... international workplace,networking skills, Working in Norway In the interest of following the current trend...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 13 2016 -
“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 -
Unemployment benefits and your rights
Unemployment benefits are designed to partially compensate you for loss of income when you’ve ... the following requirements: You have to stay in Norway while receiving benefits (exceptions to this rule...
Article Råd og tips Nov. 18 2022 -
Jobseeking – Interview Greeting
Interview Meet and Greet: What’s In a (Correctly Pronounced) Name? dilemma, ... interview,jobseeking,name pronounciation, Working in Norway What’s In a (Correctly Pronounced) Name? The...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 1 2021 -
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 -
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 -
No, Really: Why Didn’t I Get the Job? Foreign Speakers’ Need to Be in the Interview Feedback Loop
Recently, I posted an article about our need to find out why we didn’t get a job offer ... interview skills,interview technique,job search, Working in Norway Recently, I posted an article about our need...
Article Working in Norway Dec. 16 2016 -
When Just Being Nice Won’t Cut It: Why You Need Interview Adjectives/Examples
Does anybody actually enjoy being interviewed? Sitting in the hot seat being grilled ... …wanting? interview,interview skills,jobseeking, Working in Norway Probably not, which is why people attend interview...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 9 2021 -
Lost in (Cyber) Space?: Sending Your Application Into the Webcruiter Black Hole
As Robert from Duluth (or Hibbing, depending on who you ask) sang so many years ago, The Times ... sitting there … CV,job search,job seeking, Working in Norway As Robert from Duluth (or Hibbing, depending...
Article Working in Norway Sept. 15 2016 -
Interview Poker: The Danger of Keeping Your Cards (Too) Close to Your Chest
While a job interview should be a lively, interesting conversation between two professionals exchanging ... international workplace,interview skills, Working in Norway This may be especially true in the case of...
Article Working in Norway Apr. 4 2021