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  1. Representatives

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

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  2. Don’t label yourself: What did you learn on the job?

    Have you ever had a ... job, and if you did, what did it teach you? Working in Norway Too often, job seekers tend to overlook this...

    Article Working in Norway Sept. 28 2020

  3. You Win Some You Lose Some: Non-Native Partners of Non-Native/Native Workers Playing the New Friendship Game

    ...communication,international workplace,living abroad, Working in Norway When going through the phase of adjusting ... when I was a newcomer to a small town in southern Norway, I’m reminded of an Englishwoman I met who had...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 24 2016

  4. Outdated to updated?: Quick tips for CV renewal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 Many job seekers don’t, especially those who’ve...

    Article Working in Norway June 30 2020

  5. CV/Cover Letter Writing Tips: Experience never gets old

    Go after new opportunities with the confidence that combining our ... energy with our experience never gets old. Working in Norway A mid-career job seeker recently sent their...

    Article Working in Norway June 23 2020

  6. Quick Tips for Cover Letter Writing

    You know how you hang onto something you’ve had for ages because it works as well for you ... under your tongue to take your temperature). Working in Norway The low-tech things in life. Even when a lot...

    Article Working in Norway Apr. 30 2020

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Impact at Work: What’s Yours?

    Out of the many buzz words currently circling in the working world today, ‘impact’ has to be ... job skills,LinkedIn profile,social media, Working in Norway Out of the many buzz words currently circling...

    Article Working in Norway Jan. 14 2017

  10. 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

  11. Can You Find the Mistake?

    Last week I had to take an online editing test where the instructions were as follows: There are ... search tips,job seeking,job seeking tips, Working in Norway Last week I had to take an online editing...

    Article Working in Norway Nov. 27 2019

  12. 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

  13. Job Seekers: Can you write less and get more?

    The other day I looked up the origin of the phrase ‘less is more’. The Wiki definition says ... skills,English writing skills,job seeking, Working in Norway The other day I looked up the origin of the...

    Article Working in Norway May 31 2019

  14. The Most Common Mistake CV Writers Make

    Can you spot the mistake? Recently, a job-seeking engineer sent me their CV to proofread ... writing skills,job search,job seeking tips, Working in Norway Can you spot the mistake? Recently, a job-seeking...

    Article Working in Norway Aug. 29 2019

  15. – A simple country boy from Sunnmøre

    ...child of parents who were affected by how poor Norway was before World War II, and I got firsthand accounts ... happen! – If I can play a small part in helping Norway become a better society for coming generations...

    Article Aktuelt June 21 2021

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Dues and Discounts

    As an employed, regular member the membership dues for 2025 are NOK 5,100 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